American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes. American Diabetes Association

      

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      The suggestions and information contained in this publication are generally consistent with the Clinical Practice Recommendations and other policies of the American Diabetes Association, but they do not represent the policy or position of the Association or any of its boards or committees. Reasonable steps have been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information presented. However, the American Diabetes Association cannot ensure the safety or efficacy of any product or service described in this publication. Individuals are advised to consult a physician or other appropriate health care professional before undertaking any diet or exercise program or taking any medication referred to in this publication. Professionals must use and apply their own professional judgment, experience, and training and should not rely solely on the information contained in this publication before prescribing any diet, exercise, or medication. The American Diabetes Association—its officers, directors, employees, volunteers, and members—assumes no responsibility or liability for personal or other injury, loss, or damage that may result from the suggestions or information in this publication.

      

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      American Diabetes Association

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      Alexandria, Virginia 22311

      DOI: 10.2337/9781580403306

       Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      American Diabetes Association complete guide to diabetes / American Diabetes Association. —5th ed.

       p. cm.

       Includes bibliographical references and index.

       ISBN 978-1-58040-330-6 (alk. paper)

      1. Diabetes—Popular works. I. American Diabetes Association. II. Title: Complete guide to diabetes.

       RC660.4.A485 2011

       616.4’62—dc22

      2010041272

      eISBN: 9781580403689

      Contents

       Foreword

       Introduction

       Part I: Diabetes 101

       Chapter 1: Diabetes Facts

       Chapter 2: Glucose Facts

       Part II: Types of Diabetes

       Chapter 3: Type 1 Diabetes

       Chapter 4: Type 2 Diabetes

       Chapter 5: Gestational Diabetes

       Part III: Monitoring Diabetes

       Chapter 6: Basics of Blood Glucose Monitoring

       Chapter 7: Self-Monitoring Tools

       Chapter 8: Blood Glucose Emergencies

       Part IV: Managing Your Diabetes

       Chapter 9: Setting Blood Glucose Goals

       Chapter 10: Healthy Eating

       Chapter 11: Physical Activity and Exercise

       Chapter 12: Medications for Type 2 Diabetes

       Chapter 13: Insulin

       Part V: Complications of Diabetes

       Chapter 14: Diabetes Complications and Prevention

       Chapter 15: Women’s Health

       Chapter 16: Men’s Health

       Part VI: Diabetes and Health Care

       Chapter 17: Your Health Care Team

       Chapter 18: Health Care System

       Part VII: Life with Diabetes

       Chapter 19: Coping with Diabetes

       Chapter 20: Family Life and Children with Diabetes

       Chapter 21: Work, School, and Travel

       Part VIII: Resources

       Sample Forms

       Resources

       Key Terms

Foreword

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