Diabetic's Total Health and Happiness Book

by Biermann, June

• ISBN13: 9781585422302
• ISBN10: 1585422304
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-08-11
• Publisher: Tarcher

Summary

June Biermann and Barbara Toohey's The Diabetic's Book: All Your Questions Answeredhas sold close to 200,000 copies. In this revised and expanded edition of their all-around guide to living with diabetes, the authors provide cutting-edge information on the latest treatments and scientific advances; new and important tips for making smart food choices and de-signing eating plans; and answers to frequently asked questions. In the ten years since the third edition of this book, the percentage of Americans with diabetes has increased by 33 percent. Many believe that our eating habits and the resulting weight gain are largely to blame, but another major culprit is likely increased stress levels. Thus the focus of this new edition is on not just "Total Health" but "Total Happiness" as well. The Diabetic's Total Health and Happiness Bookis a complete guide to managing diabetes while enriching the overall quality of your life.

Author Biography

June Biermann and Barbara Toohey are the authors of several books, including The Diabetic's Book.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Fred Whitehouse, M.D.	ix
Preface to the Fourth Edition: Changes: For Worse and for Better	xi
Introduction: The Gift of Diabetes	1	(1)
PART I A STRONG BODY	1	(168)
1. Self-Control	9	(15)
2. Stress: Public Enemy Number One	24	(10)
3. Diet: Theme and Variations	34	(32)
4. Diet: Cautionary Notes and Encouraging Words	66	(49)
5. Diet: The Art of the Matter	115	(14)
6. Exercise	129	(40)
PART II A TRANQUIL MIND	169	(32)
7. Biofeedback	112	(2)
8. Progressive Relaxation	114	(4)
9. Autogenic Training	118	(64)
10. Meditation	182
11. Guided Imagery	181	(10)
12. Massage	191	(2)
13. Sleep	193	(4)
14. The Sound of Music/The Sound of Silence	197	(4)
PART III A BLITHE SPIRIT	201	(58)
15. Travel	203	(15)
16. Pets	218	(6)
17. Laughter	224	(7)
18. Hugs	231	(12)
19. Doing unto Others	243	(5)
20. The Little Things That Count	248	(2)
21. Changes	250	(5)
22. Farewell Sharing	255	(4)
PART IV DIABETILINKS	259	(26)
PART V AN ECLECTIC COOKBOOK FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES AND THEIR FAMILIES AND FRIENDS	285	(59)
Afterword: You and Your Doctor	344	(5)
Index	349