Description |
ix, 181 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm |
Series |
It happened to me ; no. 7 |
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It happened to me ; no. 7
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Contents |
Machine derived contents note: It Happened to Me! -- Teens and Diabetes: The Ultimate Teenage Guide -- Table of Contents -- Chapter 1 Fitting In! Introduction addresses coming to terms with diabetes. -- Chapter 2 What Is This Diabetes Anyway? Includes a description type 1 and type 2 diabetes, causes, signs and symptoms, and history. -- Chapter 3 What's the Plan Man? Talks about diabetes management and treatment options. -- Chapter 4 Reflecting on Checking Discusses blood glucose and urine ketone monitoring and use of results. -- Chapter 5 To Eat and What Not to Eat, That is the Question! Identifies the benefits of using a meal plan and carbohydrate counting. -- Chapter 6 Insulin - The Glucose Key. Discusses the basics of insulin therapy. -- Chapter 7 The Marvels of Medicine! Identifies the oral medications used to control blood glucose levels in people with type 2 diabetes. -- Chapter 8 The Magic of Exercise! Addresses the benefits of consistent exercise and the effects of physical activity on blood glucose. -- Chapter 9 Let Me Off This Roller Coaster! Identifies strategies to help manage high and low blood glucose. -- Chapter 10 The Freedom of Pumping! Discusses how the insulin pump works and benefits of pumping insulin. -- Chapter 11 I'm Sick With the Flu! What Do I Do? Reviews sick day guidelines. -- Chapter 12 The Good News! You Have Control Over the Complications of Diabetes! Presents information on preventing complications. -- Chapter 13 Can I Do This On My Own? Using the diabetes health care team. -- Chapter 14 Peers, Beers and Tears Addresses dealing with the pressures of peer groups. -- Chapter 15 The Real Deal Behind the Wheel! Reviews safe driving strategies. -- Chapter 16 What to Know When You're On the Go! Discusses what things to consider when traveling with diabetes. -- Chapter 17 Keeping It All Together! Outlines the importance of expressing feelings of having diabetes and effective coping strategies. -- Chapter 18 What's Coming Down the Road? Provides information on latest diabetes research |
Summary |
Provides practical information on living with diabetes, discussing what the disease is, how to manage it, treatment options, and related issues |
Notes |
Formerly CIP. Uk |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Subject |
Diabetes in children -- Juvenile literature.
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Diabetes in adolescence -- Juvenile literature.
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Consumer education.
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Diabetes.
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Diseases.
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Genre/Form |
Juvenile works.
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Literature.
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Biographies.
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Author |
Merriman, Lisa P., illustrator
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LC no. |
2003018500 |
ISBN |
0810848066 acid-free paper |
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