Download or read book Your Guide to Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 written by National Institute of Health and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-05-15 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a B&W reprint of the government agency publication. You can learn how to take care of your diabetes and prevent some of the serious problems diabetes can cause. The more you know, the better you can manage your diabetes. Share this booklet with your family and friends so they will understand more about diabetes. Also make sure to ask your health care team any questions you might have. Drawing of a woman and girl eating. You can learn how to take care of your diabetes. What is diabetes? Diabetes is when your blood glucose*, also called blood sugar, is too high. Blood glucose is the main type of sugar found in your blood and your main source of energy. Glucose comes from the food you eat and is also made in your liver and muscles. Your blood carries glucose to all of your body's cells to use for energy. *See the Pronunciation Guide for tips on how to say the words in bold type. Your pancreas-an organ, located between your stomach and spine, that helps with digestion-releases a hormone it makes, called insulin, into your blood. Insulin helps your blood carry glucose to all your body's cells. Sometimes your body doesn't make enough insulin or the insulin doesn't work the way it should. Glucose then stays in your blood and doesn't reach your cells. Your blood glucose levels get too high and can cause diabetes or prediabetes. Over time, having too much glucose in your blood can cause health problems.
Download or read book Your Guide to Diabetes Type 1 and Type 2 written by U. S. Department of Health and Human Services and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2012-07-11 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Institutes of Health Publication 09-4016, “Your Guide to Diabetes: Type 1 and Type 2,” addresses diabetes and how you can learn how to take care of your diabetes and how to prevent some of the serious problems that diabetes can cause. You may want to share this booklet with your family and friends so they too will understand more about diabetes and how they can help you live a healthy life. And remember, you can always ask your health care team any questions you might have. Diabetes means your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. Your blood always has some glucose in it because your body needs glucose for energy to keep you going. But too much glucose in the blood isn't good for your health. Glucose comes from the food you eat and is also made in your liver and muscles. Your blood carries the glucose to all the cells in your body. Insulin is a chemical, also called a hormone, made by the pancreas. The pancreas releases insulin into the blood. Insulin helps the glucose from food get into your cells. If your body doesn't make enough insulin, or if the insulin doesn't work the way it should, glucose can't get into your cells. It stays in your blood instead. Your blood glucose level then gets too high, causing prediabetes or diabetes. This book will help you to learn the things you can do each day and during each year to stay healthy and prevent diabetes problems.
Download or read book Type 1 Teens written by Korey K. Hood and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This primer empowers teens with Type 1 Diabetes to be their own best advocates and prepare for a long, healthy life.
Download or read book Your Guide to Diabetes written by Barry Leonard and published by . This book was released on 2001-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated report will help you learn how to take care of your diabetes & how to prevent some of the serious problems that diabetes can cause. Chapters: what diabetes is: how you get it, the signs & types of diabetes, why you need to take care of it, & what a desirable blood glucose level is; taking care of your diabetes every day; when your blood glucose is too high or too low; why it's important to take care of your diabetes; taking care of your diabetes at special times: when you're sick, at school or work, away from home, or planning a pregnancy; & where to get more help with your diabetes. Also includes an information packet with articles on exercise & diabetes. Also includes a 28-page report, The Prevention & Treatment of 5 Complications of Diabetes.Ó
Download or read book The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes written by Christopher D. Saudek and published by JHU Press. This book was released on 2014-04-30 with total page 503 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive and easy-to-read guide to diabetes. The authors will help you understand the disease, and work with your care team to maintain good health.
Download or read book Diabetes and Me written by and published by Hill and Wang. This book was released on 2013-12-10 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An upbeat, empathetic, and essential guide for young people with diabetes In Diabetes and Me: An Essential Guide for Kids and Parents, Kim Chaloner, who has been teaching award-winning science classes for fifteen years, gives kids the tools they need to take charge of their health and understand what it means to be diagnosed with diabetes. In this graphic guide, she walks four young people through the basics of diabetes, both Type 1 and Type 2, revealing . . . • The early signs of diabetes and how doctors can help • What it means to have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes • What the pancreas is and how it works • How to manage the ups and downs of blood sugar levels • Strategies for diet and exercise • How to explain diabetes to friends and family members • And much more! Illustrated by the award-winning artist Nick Bertozzi, Diabetes and Me is an informative, empowering handbook for parents, teachers, and kids looking to learn more about how to handle one of today's most common conditions.
Download or read book The Everything Guide to Managing Type 2 Diabetes written by Paula Ford-Martin and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-18 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides information about handling type 2 diabetes, including monitoring glucose levels, increasing exercise, paying attention to nutrition, and reducing the long-term effects.
Download or read book The Complete Diabetes Guide for Type 2 Diabetes written by Karen Graham and published by Robert Rose. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Anyone can live and enjoy a healthy life with diabetes.
Download or read book The First Year Type 2 Diabetes written by Gretchen Becker and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2015-10-27 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Diabetes is one of the fastest growing diseases in the world; the American Diabetes Association reports that 1.7 million new diagnoses are made each year. After her own diagnosis, Gretchen Becker became a "patient-expert," educating herself on every aspect of type 2 diabetes and eventually compiling everything she had learned into this step-by-step guidebook for others. Now in its third edition, The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes takes you through everything you need to know and do in your first year with diabetes. In clear and accessible language, Becker covers a wide range of practical, medical,and lifestyle issues, from coming to terms with your diagnosis to diet and exercise, testing routines, insurance issues, and the most up-to-date information on new medications and supplements.
Download or read book Pregnancy Diabetes written by Marina Chapparo and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 128 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical, down-to-earth guide to managing diabetes and pregnancy from an educator, nutrition professional, and mother living with diabetes. Diabetes during pregnancy can be a scary experience for women, whether they are diagnosed with gestational diabetes or have been living type 1 or type 2 diabetes for years. This book gives moms-to-be practical, easy-to-follow, and reassuring advice to successfully manage diabetes during the nine months of pregnancy. It answers common questions such as: Can I have a healthy pregnancy if I have diabetes? What can I eat? How do I keep blood sugars in target? What are the best tools to use to help me manage my diabetes? Managing diabetes during a pregnancy can be overwhelming, but with the practical advice from the trusted experts at the American Diabetes Association found in Pregnancy & Diabetes, moms-to-be get the advice they need for a successful pregnancy and a happy, healthy baby!
Download or read book Diabetes and Pregnancy written by David Sacks and published by American Diabetes Association. This book was released on 2011-06-14 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pregnancy is an exciting time of change and expectation. Now is the time to take charge of your health so you and your baby can have the healthiest, happiest lives possible. Do you have type 1 or type 2 diabetes and are thinking about getting pregnant? Did you have gestational diabetes in a previous pregnancy and are now planning to get pregnant again? Are you pregnant and just found out you have gestational diabetes? Diabetes & Pregnancy has the answers that you need and will let you focus on becoming a mom. Learn what you need to do to stay well and have a healthy baby. Topics include: Getting you and your blood glucose levels in the best shape before getting pregnantEating and exercising for twoAchieving a healthy body weightKnowing what tests to expect during pregnancyLearning to balance insulin with your meal planPreventing complications
Download or read book Highs Lows of Type 1 Diabetes written by Patrick McAllister and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2018-02-06 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Valuable tips, tricks, and advice from a veteran young adult with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be a daunting diagnosis, especially for a young kid or a teen. Patrick McAllister knows. Diagnosed with T1D at age twelve, McAllister’s life changed forever, and he faced an uncertain future of insulin shots, diet regulations, and high school. If only I had a roadmap, he thought. So, years after he learned things the hard way, he decided to write one. Whether it is managing mood swings, hormones, or blood sugar levels, Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes is the ultimate teenager’s and young adult’s handbook for surviving, thriving, and flourishing with T1D during one of the most terrifying, yet exciting, phases of your life. Many think of T1D as a scary disease that is sporadic and uncontrollable, but after eight years of dealing with the literal and figurative highs and lows of T1D, McAllister has learned that it is more a lifestyle change. These pages detail a framework for every situation you could possibly imagine involving T1D, from coming home from the hospital after your diagnosis to preparing to leave your nest for freshman year at college. Learn how to: Count carbohydrates, pump insulin like a pro, and correct irregular blood sugar levels Tell your friends, get good grades, and survive school Play sports with the right game-plan Navigate sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll And more! Type 1 diabetes stinks, but you don’t have to go through it blind and alone! Some have learned it the hard way, but Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes will ensure that you will take control of your T1D diagnosis, conquer your adolescent years, and live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Download or read book Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies written by American Diabetes Association and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-02-13 with total page 343 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to manage diabetes for a healthier and happier life! Written for anyone diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and for anyone who loves someone with diabetes), Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies is an essential guide to understanding the effects of diabetes and knowing what steps to take to successfully manage this chronic illness. Diabetes can lead to serious complications but people with diabetes can control the condition and lower the risk of its many complications. This is your easy-to-understand guide that shows you how. Under the direction of The American Diabetes Association, Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies gives hope to the one in 11 people in the United States who are affected by the disease. Written in simple-to-understand terms, Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies is filled with a wealth of expert advice and includes the most current information on recent medical advances for treatment. Improperly managed diabetes and consistently high blood glucose levels can lead to serious diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and teeth. With the authorities at the American Diabetes Association on your side, you will have a practical handbook for preventing complications and managing diabetes with confidence! Prevent and manage the complications of the disease Combat diabetes-related anxiety and depression Lead a healthy life with type 2 diabetes Tap into the better living “rules of the road” with Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies. By modifying your diet, consulting with your doctors, staying active, and understanding what medications are right for you, you will be on the path to a happier and healthier lifestyle.
Download or read book Think Like a Pancreas written by Gary Scheiner and published by Da Capo Lifelong Books. This book was released on 2012-01-24 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The all-in-one, comprehensive resource for the millions of people with diabetes who use insulin, revised and updated. Few diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to "think like a pancreas" -- to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive, free of medical jargon, and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere, such as: Day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring Designing an insulin program to best match your lifestyle Up-to date medication and technology New insulin formulations and combinations and more With detailed information on new medications and technologies -- both apps and devices -- surrounding insulin, as well as new injection devices, and dietary recommendations, Think Like a Pancreas is the insulin user's go-to guide.
Download or read book Diabetes written by Alex Klein and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Notice To Readers The information contained within this book serves to give a deeper understanding of Diabetes and its implications. The scope of Diabetes is vast and thus all information cannot be a universal information source for all diabetics. The best source of custom information for person 'x' will always be person 'x' doctor. ---------------------------------------------------------- This diabetes hand book dives deep into the true understanding of Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. If you are a diabetic, or you have a loved one that is, this book is a must to own. This book covers everything there is to know about diabetes, from questions like, 'What is diabetes?', 'How does a diabetic properly care for their feet?', 'As a diabetic, how do I minimize complications?' and 'What is a recommended diet for the diabetic?' Diabetic Handy Book. Learn About Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes. The diagnosis of diabetes can be confusing and cause a number of questions and complications. Unfortunately, diabetes can be fatal if not treated properly. Therefore, it is crucial to understand this condition so you can care for yourself upon diagnosis of diabetes. When a person has diabetes, their body does one of two things. Either insulin is not produced in the amount the body needs or the body's cells have created sensitivity to insulin, thus preventing it from binding. Both of these situations cause the body's blood sugar levels to dangerously peak. One reaction, which is felt immediately by someone with diabetes, is exhaustion from not receiving adequate fuel. Diabetes can wreak havoc on your body, especially during periods where the diabetes is not under control. Therefore, it is important that you understand what diabetes is, how to manage it, and how to keep away from serious complications. When your bloodstream has an excessive amount of glucose flowing throughout your bloodstream, this can lead to diabetes. A diagnosis of diabetes introduces the importance of managing your levels of glucose or your levels of blood sugar. Both types of diabetes sufferers need to monitor their glucose levels regularly each day. A diabetic with Type 1 needs to consider the fact that his or her body may not make any insulin to control the blood sugar level. A Type 2 diabetic needs to pay attention to the foods eaten as that may cause a spike in glucose levels. This spike may be above the amount of insulin secreted by the pancreas to be processed. Diabetes can be controlled, and this book will show you how.
Download or read book Helping the Student with Diabetes Succeed written by U. S. Department U.S. Department of Health and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-12-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Working with a group of diabetes and education experts concerned about diabetes in the school setting, NDEP has revised the school guide to reflect updates in diabetes management and to incorporate user feedback. In this updated edition, you will find new and revised information on topics, including: - effective diabetes management for children with type 2 diabetes- diabetes equipment and supplies for blood glucose monitoring and administering insulin meal planning and carbohydrate counting- stages of child development and students' abilities to perform diabetes care tasks- diabetes management training for school personnel- roles and responsibilities for key school personnel, the parents/guardian, and students with diabetes- Federal laws and diabetes education and training resources.
Download or read book A Self management Guide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients from Middle Eastern Countries written by Ehab Mudher Mikhael and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains, in a simple and practical way, how and when the diabetic patient should conduct self-management activities. These include healthy eating, physical activity, the consumption of medication, the monitoring of blood glucose level, the cessation of smoking, and foot care, among others. Such activities can help the patient to establish a level of control over their condition, and thus reduce the risk of developing serious complications. As such, this book will be of particular interest to diabetic patients and their family members, as it will provide them with further information in their fight against diabetes. Additionally, it will also appeal to physicians, pharmacists and nurses as a guide for their work in educating diabetic patients.
