Hypoglycemia For Dummies^?, 2nd Edition

by Editor: Cheryl Chow (Boulder, Colorado); James Chow (Darien, Illinois)

• ISBN13: 9780470167922
• ISBN10: 0470167920
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-06-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

Hypoglycemia simply means "low blood-sugar," but without concrete symptoms it's very hard to diagnose. It is nevertheless a condition that should be watched over carefully. People react differently to low blood sugar as well as to the treatment they receive. Hypoglycemia for Dummies explores this fickle condition and shows you how to manage your blood sugar to feel better. This no-nonsense, plain-English guide lays out the facts you need to maintain a healthy body. It offers expert advice on identifying symptoms, changing lifestyles, and also extensive coverage on diet, exercise, alternative treatments, and the link between low blood sugar and diabetes. This expanded 2 nd edition provides: A thorough explanation of hypoglycemia and how it affects your body Exercise routines that lead to a healthier lifestyle Diet suggestions on what to eat and how often A basis for choosing a doctor that's right for you Vitamins and supplements that treat your symptoms Ways to manage hypoglycemia in the workplace An explanation of how hypoglycemia affects family and friends Methods to de-stress yourself Complete with tips on helping other hypoglycemics and myth-debunking facts about the disease, Hypoglycemia for Dummies is the fast and simple way to learn and treat the condition, with the help of the most up-to-date medical information available. Escape the blood sugar blues and starting feeling better in no time!

Table of Contents

Introduction

Addressing Your Ups and Downs: Could This Be Hypoglycemia?

Riding the Blood Sugar Roller Coaster Isn't Any Fun

Digesting Hypoglycemia: Your Body's Role

Symptoms without a Cause

Diagnosing and Treating Your Hypoglycemia

Matching Up with the Right Doc

Getting the Lowdown on Low Blood Sugar

Gorging on Good Health

Hanging with Herb and His Buddies Vitamin and Supplement

Emulating Lifestyles of the Well and Healthy

Easing Symptoms and Energizing with Exercise

All Stressed Out and Nowhere to Go

Defanging the Depression Demons

Making It through Your Day at Work

Spinning a Network of Support for Yourself (and Others)

Jockeying for Support

Dealing with Friends and Family: Eat and Let Eat

Suffering Along with Your Sweetie?

The Part of Tens

Ten Myths about Hypoglycemia

Ten Hints for Helping Hypoglycemics

Index

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