101 Tips for Coping With Diabetes

by Rubin, Stefan H.; Arsham, Gary; Feste, Catherine; Marrero, David G.

• ISBN13: 9781580401432
• ISBN10: 1580401430
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-01-08
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association

Summary

Effective advice to live well with diabetesThe stress of living with a chronic disease can actually cause out-of-control blood sugar levels and prevent people from living a healthy lifestyle. The newest installment in the American Diabetes Association's 101 Tips series helps readers succeed with their diabetes using the quick, easy-to-read Q&A format that appeals to all types of readers.101 Tips for Coping with Diabetestakes a new and improved approach to dealing with diabetes, steering readers clear of dangerous "coping" habits such as drinking, smoking, or eating too much. It also offers tips for increasing diabetes knowledge, building self-care, developing emotional coping skills, and more.

Author Biography

Richard Rubin, Ph.D., C.D.E. is associate professor of medicine and pediatrics at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Pediatrics.

Gary Arsham, M.D., Ph.D. is a physician/educator specializing in patient education and health behavior and has had diabetes for more than 40 years.

Table of Contents

Introduction	v
Managing Stress and Nourishing Your Soul	1	(15)
Eating Healthier and Controlling Your Weight	16	(13)
Being More Active	29	(15)
Keeping Blood Glucose Levels Closer to Normal	44	(16)
Managing High and Low Blood Glucose	60	(13)
Understanding and Avoiding Complications	73	(15)
Getting the Best Health Care	88	(10)
Getting the Support and Information You Need	98	(13)
Dealing with Emergencies, Travel, and Illness	111	(10)
Index	121