The prevalence of diabetes has reached epidemic proportions around the world. For every one diagnosed it is believed there is one other undiagnosed and yet another person unknowingly developing... More > diabetes. Diabetes today represents a high cost to families and society and is a personal struggle for each individual sufferer.
Those who have been recently diagnosed may experience a mix of feelings including being frightened, helpless and sad. There are a lot of new things to try and learn, and with this understanding will come self-confidence. While life will be different than it was before, with good routines and management, a good quality of life and happy outlook can be achieved living with diabetes.
This guide is about understanding and managing Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and the associated complications that come with them. It has sections on children, teenagers, pregnancy, weight loss, lifestyle, and treatments. It is a must read for anyone with diabetes, their families, care givers and support workers.< Less
A lot of people diagnosed cannot cope with all that goes along with
keeping their blood sugar under control. You live with it everyday and the only one to get you in control is you. The doctor is not... More > with you everyday and neither is the nutritionist. You are the nutritionist. Take care of yourself and you will feel a whole lot better day to day.
Throughout this book I will be pointing out what I do and what I have learned with hands on experience. I have been handling this for past
16 years and have learned a lot. I am not a doctor, and won’t claim to know more than doctors. This is just some facts I have learned through the years dealing with the highs and lows of diabetes.
Chapter 1 : Being Diagnosed
Chapter 2 : Dieting
Chapter 3 : Hypoglycemia
Chapter 4 : The Importance of Exercise
Chapter 5 : Insulin
Chapter 6 : Target Blood Sugar Levels
Chapter 7 : Watch The Protein
Chapter 8 : Making Food Fun
Chapter 9 : Eating Out
Chapter 10 : Travel
Chapter 11 : Illness
Chapter 12 : Staying In Control< Less
Inside, you will learn the facts about some of the most common topics related to diabetes:
Diagnosis and Assessment - An in-depth look at the three primary blood tests used to diagnose diabetes,... More > including fasting plasma glucose, oral glucose tolerance test, and casual plasma glucose.
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose - Self-monitoring allows patients to take control of the disease, since everything they do affects their blood sugar. The two methods of self-monitoring, meter testing and visual testing, are reviewed.
Type I and II Diabetes - Detailed information about both the onset and symptoms of both Type 1 and Type 2 is examined.
Using Diet and Exercise - Practical information on how to use diet, exercise, and relaxation techniques when treating your diabetes.
Insulin Related Ailments - A review of the three main insulin related ailments: hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia, and ketoacidosis.
Take advantage of this easy-to-read guide as you or a loved one learn to manage diabetes effectively.< Less
Welcome aboard Starship Diabetes. We will take you on a journey to diabetes management. Companion website: www.allocca.com
Introduction.
Water.
Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates.
Balancing... More > Carbohydrates.
Gluten and Dairy.
Digestive Enzymes.
Diabetes Type 1 and 2.
Practical Insulin Dosing.
Carbohydrate Craving.
Digestive Enzymes.
Low Glycemic Index Food.
Eicosanoids.
Intestinal Dysbiosis.
Detoxification.
The Physiological Effects of Emotional Stress.
Exercise.
Healthy Gourmet Recipes.
Biometabolic Analysis.< Less
Welcome aboard Starship Diabetes. We will take you on a journey to diabetes management.
Introduction.
Water.
Protein, Fat, and Carbohydrates.
Balancing Carbohydrates.
Gluten and Dairy.
Digestive... More > Enzymes.
Diabetes Type 1 and 2.
Practical Insulin Dosing.
Carbohydrate Craving.
Digestive Enzymes.
Low Glycemic Index Food.
Eicosanoids.
Intestinal Dysbiosis.
Detoxification.
The Physiological Effects of Emotional Stress.
Exercise.
Healthy Gourmet Recipes.
Biometabolic Analysis.< Less
With a forward by Gary Scheiner, MS. CDE.
Written by Ginger Vieira, a Type 1 diabetic and record-setting competitive powerlifter, this is a book for people with Type 1, Type 1.5 and Type 2 diabetes... More > who want to gain a deeper understanding of how the basic science of the human body impacts your blood sugar levels and your insulin needs.
"Your Diabetes Science Experiment" will explain the science behind the most common reasons for your "mystery high blood sugars" and "unexpected low blood sugars."
From there, each "Science Experiment" helps you focus on one specific part of your diabetes management at time, so you can make adjustments in your insulin dosing and your nutrition to prevent those unwanted fluctuations in your blood sugar from happening as often!
Visit www.Living-in-Progress.com for more details about the book and the author, Ginger Vieira.< Less
Diabetes is a disorder of metabolism—the way our bodies use digested food for growth and energy.
It affects millions of people worldwide.
In order for us to fight this disease we have to... More > know it. So know Diabetes and Defeat it.
Key Points:
1. What is it?
2. What are the Types and Causes of Diabetes?
3. What are the Signs of Diabetes?
4. How is it diagnosed?
5. Diabetes Food Pyramid-What kind of food should I eat as a diabetic person?
6. Effects and Complications of Diabetes
7. Dental, Kidney, And Nerve Problems of Diabetes
8. Gestational Diabetes- Diabetes in Pregnancy
9. Will Gestational Diabetes affect my labor or my baby in a harmful way?
10. Various Diabetes Record Sheets like Blood Glucose level, My ABCs Record, Food and Physical Activity Record Sheet< Less
Millions of people worldwide suffer from diabetes, but only ten percent are diagnosed with type 1, or juvenile diabetes - an autoimmune illness that usually strikes children and young adults. To... More > eighteen-year-old Justyna the diagnosis comes as a shock, despite having been mysteriously ill for months. In the eighteen years that follow Justyna struggles to understand her illness and keep herself healthy. From unhelpful doctors, mysterious fainting spells and dangerous mishaps, to the discovery of the insulin pump, and becoming a part of a diabetic community, Justyna tells her story. What is diabetes? How does an insulin pump work? Do diabetics really have to avoid sugar? What do we want non-diabetics to know? This book holds the answers to questions most often asked by newly diagnosed juvenile diabetics and their loved ones.< Less
