The Diabetes Dictionary What Every Person with Diabetes Needs to Know

by ADA, American Diabetes Association

• ISBN13: 9781580406062
• ISBN10: 1580406068
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2015-08-11
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association

Summary

Diabetes is a complicated disease, and it is sometimes described with complex terms. To stay healthy, any person trying to manage their diabetes needs to understand the constantly growing vocabulary of diabetes research and treatment. This second edition of The Diabetes Dictionary from the American Diabetes Association gives the reader the straightforward definitions of diabetes terms and concepts that he or she needs to successfully manage their disease. With more than 500 entries, this pocket-size book is an indispensable resource for every person with diabetes.

Author Biography

The American Diabetes Association, the largest diabetes-focused, not-for-profit organization in the world, is leading the fight to Stop Diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.