50 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes. Kathleen Stanley

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Название 50 Things You Need to Know about Diabetes
Автор произведения Kathleen Stanley
Жанр Медицина
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Издательство Медицина
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isbn 9781580403870



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      ©2009 by the American Diabetes Association, Inc. All Rights Reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including duplication, recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the American Diabetes Association.

      Printed in the United States of America

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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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       Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

      Stanley, Kathleen, 1963-

       50 things you need to know about your diabetes care—right now! / by Kathleen Stanley.

       p. cm.

       ISBN 978-1-58040-283-5 (alk. paper)

       eISBN 978-1-58040-387-0

       1. Diabetes—Popular works. I. Title. II. Title: Fifty things you need to know about your diabetes care—right now!

       RC660.4.S73 2009

       616.4’62—dc22

      2009005564

      eISBN: 9781580403870

       To George, Alex, and Steve with love.

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       Thanks to my furry, supportive companions, Coco (now departed) and Frankie, who kept me company many late hours to complete this project.

       CONTENTS

       TITLE PAGE

       COPYRIGHT PAGE

       10 How to write a useful logbook

       CHAPTER 3. MAKE EVERY DAY GO BETTER

       11 How to start the day

       12 How to end the day

       13 How to take diabetes to work

       14 How to exercise without spandex and a gym membership

       15 How to make time for exercise in your busy day

       CHAPTER 4. MAKE WISE FOOD CHOICES

       16 How to reassure yourself that food as you know it is not over

       17 How to safely eat a baked potato and other adventures in carb counting

       18 How to start eating breakfast

       19 How to prepare a healthy lunch

       20 How to weigh in

       CHAPTER 5. DO YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES

       21 What to take with you when you walk the dog

       22 How to take a nice bath

       23 How to take care of your feet and ten toes