Diabetes For Dummies, 6th Edition

Dr. Simon Poole is a doctor, author, speaker, and consultant. Simon treats patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes from the time of diagnosis onward and is an authority on the Mediterranean diet. Amy Riolo is an award-winning author and chef. She's also the author of Mediterranean Lifestyle For Dummies and Italian Recipes For Dummies. Alan L. Rubin, MD is the original author of Diabetes For Dummies.

Introduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Diabetes 7 Chapter 1: How Diabetes Affects Us All 9 Chapter 2: Making the Diagnosis with Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C 23 Chapter 3: Recognizing the Various Types of Diabetes 37 Part 2: Adopting a Multisystem Approach to Diabetes 57 Chapter 4: Maintaining Optimal Health on a Daily Basis 59 Chapter 5: Preventing Long-Term Complications 75 Chapter 6: Preserving Sexual Function and Protecting Pregnancy 111 Part 3: Living Your Best Life: The "Thriving with Diabetes" Lifestyle Plan 131 Chapter 7: Self-Testing for Glucose and Other Key Tests 133 Chapter 8: Finding Your Best Treatment: Diet 151 Chapter 9: Nourishing Yourself: Healthful Eating and Lifestyle Strategies 181 Chapter 10: Practical Tips for Success in the Kitchen and at the Table 193 Chapter 11: Creating Your Exercise Plan 207 Chapter 12: Finding Your Best Treatment: Medication and More 231 Chapter 13: Assembling Your Diabetes Team 275 Part 4: Special Considerations for Living with Diabetes 293 Chapter 14: Managing Diabetes in Children 295 Chapter 15: Diabetes and Healthy Aging 311 Chapter 16: Dealing with Occupational and Insurance Problems 321 Chapter 17: Eyeing What's New in Global Diabetes Care 331 Part 5: The Part of Tens 343 Chapter 18: Ten Commandments for Excellent Diabetes Care 345 Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Diabetes That You Can Forget 351 Appendix: Mini-Cookbook 357 Index 409