Living With Diabetes

by Ehrman, M. K.

• ISBN13: 9781617831263
• ISBN10: 1617831263
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-01-01
• Publisher: Essential Library

Summary

Does someone you know or love have a health challenge? Do you think you may? If so, you may wonder how you'll ever cope. After all, it wasn't your choice to be in this position. It may be helpful to know that there are several factors you can control. Living with Health Challenges offers a first step toward understanding key current health issues. Each title is a comprehensive guide that examines your important questions. What are the causes and symptoms? What are the treatment options? What are some necessary lifestyle changes? Where can you go for help? Living with Health Challenges unlocks some of the mysteries surrounding these difficult issues and helps you make healthy, informed decisions so you can get on with life.

Table of Contents

Expert Advice	p. 6
What's Going on with Me? Defining Diabetes	p. 8
Why Me? Causes and Risk Factors	p. 20
Being Responsible: Treatment and Management	p. 28
It's All About the Food: Diet and Nutrition	p. 40
Living on the Edge: Potential Complications	p. 48
Adjustments Here and There: A New Lifestyle	p. 58
Friends, School, and Insulin: Dealing with Social Issues	p. 68
I Can't Do This: Resources and Support	p. 78
Looking to the Future	p. 88
Just The Facts	p. 98
Where To Turn	p. 100
Glossary	p. 102
Additional Resources	p. 104
Source Notes	p. 106
Index	p. 110
About The Author	p. 112
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