Diabetes? No Problema! : The Latino's Guide to Living Well with Diabetes

by Colberg, Sheri R., Ph.D.; Villa-caballero, Leonel; Chef LaLa

• ISBN13: 9780738213156
• ISBN10: 0738213152
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-07-06
• Publisher: Perseus Books Group

Summary

An indispensable addition to the diabetes self-care shelf, Diabetes? No Problema is written expressly for the millions of Latinos who have or are at risk for diabetes and its complications. Leading diabetes authorities Drs. Colberg and Villa-Caballero present everything Latinos need to know to understand and manage their condition.Topics include dietary modifications to help control diabetes, common traps and pitfalls, and everyday tips to effectively manage the disease. With inspirational stories of diabetic Latinos who have successfully conquered their condition, Diabetes? No Problema is the most accessible, essential guide for every Latino with, or at risk for, diabetes.

Author Biography

Sheri R. Colberg, PhD, associate professor of exercise science at Old Dominion University in Virginia, is the author of The Diabetic Athlete’s Handbook. She lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Leonel Villa-Caballero, MD, PhD, is a researcher in the Family and Preventive Medicine Department at UCSD School of Medicine. She lives in San Diego, California.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. ix
Introduction Why Latinos Need to Take on the Diabetes Problema Now	p. xiii
Living La Vida Buena with Diabetes in a Latino Culture	p. 1
Understanding Body Fat, Fitness, and Diabetes	p. 21
Going Beyond the Latino Diet	p. 37
Choosing Supplements Wisely	p. 69
Moving More for Your Body, Heart, and Mind	p. 101
Learning How to Exercise Safely and Effectively	p. 121
Treating Your Diabetes Right: Monitoring and Medications	p. 149
Controlling Stress, Depression, and Your Emotions	p. 171
Limiting Diabetes-Related Health Problems	p. 191
Staying on the Road to Good Health	p. 207
Conclusion Taking on Diabetes ... and Winning	p. 221
Important Websites for Diabetic (and Prediabetic) Latinos	p. 223
Glycemic Index and Glycemic Load of Common Foods	p. 227
Suggested Reading	p. 231
Selected References by Chapter	p. 233
Acknowledgments	p. 253
About the Authors	p. 255
Index	p. 257
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