| Description |
1 online resource (451 p.) |
| Contents |
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond This Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Understanding Diabetes -- Chapter 1 How Diabetes Affects Us All -- Finding Hope and Success Amid a Diabetes Diagnosis -- Embracing the Opportunity for Change -- Maintaining a High Quality of Life -- Chapter 2 Making the Diagnosis with Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C -- Understanding Energy, Glucose, and the Importance of Balance -- Getting a Wake-Up Call from Prediabetes -- Detecting Diabetes |
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Explaining the Obesity (and Diabetes) Epidemic -- Chapter 3 Recognizing the Various Types of Diabetes -- Getting to Know Your Pancreas and Its Role in Diabetes -- Understanding Type 1 Diabetes and You -- Having Type 2 Diabetes -- Recognizing Variants of Types 1 and 2 Diabetes -- Dealing with Gestational Diabetes -- Recognizing Other Types of Diabetes -- Recognizing "Type 3" and "Type 4" Diabetes -- Understanding Diabetes, Drivers of Inflammation, and Chronic Disease -- Part 2 Adopting a Multisystem Approach to Diabetes -- Chapter 4 Maintaining Optimal Health on a Daily Basis |
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Taking Control and Preventing Short-Term Complications -- Being Aware of Low Glucose Levels: Hypoglycemia -- Combating Ketoacidosis -- Managing Hyperosmolar Syndrome -- Chapter 5 Preventing Long-Term Complications -- The Far-Reaching Effects of Diabetes: Taking a Holistic Approach -- Kidney Health -- Eye Disease -- Nerve Disease, Also Known as Neuropathy -- Heart Disease -- Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease Away from the Heart -- Diabetic Foot Disease -- Skin Disease in Diabetes -- Gum Disease in Diabetes -- Sleep Apnea -- Other Conditions Associated with Diabetes That You Should Know |
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Chapter 6 Preserving Sexual Function and Protecting Pregnancy -- Treating and Reversing Common Male Complaints -- Facing Female Sexual Problems -- Striving for a Healthy Pregnancy -- Dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome -- Part 3 Living Your Best Life: The "Thriving with Diabetes" Lifestyle Plan -- Chapter 7 Self-Testing for Glucose and Other Key Tests -- Tracking Your Glucose over Time: Hemoglobin A1C -- Monitoring Blood Glucose -- Testing for Kidney Damage: Moderately Increased Albumin (MIA) -- Checking for Eye Problems -- Examining Your Feet -- Tracking Cholesterol and Other Fats |
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Measuring Blood Pressure -- Checking Your Weight and BMI -- Testing for Ketones -- Testing C-Reactive Protein -- Checking Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) -- Evaluating Testosterone in Men with Type 2 Diabetes -- Checking Vitamin D -- Chapter 8 Finding Your Best Treatment: Diet -- Making the Most of Your Diet: Choosing the Best Foods -- Getting to Know the Basics of Nutrition -- Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight -- Considering Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Alcohol, Additives, and Sweeteners -- Chapter 9 Nourishing Yourself: Healthful Eating and Lifestyle Strategies |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Considering How Your Thoughts and Emotions May Affect Your Health |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Poole, Simon
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| ISBN |
9781394157679 |
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1394157673 |
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