I Have Diabetes T00!

by Dorian, Camille R.; Shifrine, Moshe, Ph.D.

• ISBN13: 9781591200741
• ISBN10: 1591200741
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-05-01
• Publisher: Basic Health Pubns

Summary

Although diabetes is a complex disorder, understanding what it's all about doesn’t have to be complex. I Have Diabetes Too: Molly's Story presents a useful, easy-to-understand guide about type 1 and type 2 diabetes from the perspective of Molly, a charismatic spot-nosed monkey with insulin-dependent diabetes. Informative discussions about symptoms, treatments, exercise, eating plans, and more are accompanied by delightful photographs and illustrations.

Author Biography

Camille R. Dorian has worked as a journalist and editor and has studied nutrition and exercises relating to diabetes for more than ten years Moshe Shifrine, Ph.D., has worked at the USDA in Kenya, the Haskins Laboratory in New York, and has served as Full Professor of Immunology and Microbiology at the University of California, Davis

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
How to Use This Book	xi
Introduction	1	(4)
Part One: Understanding Diabetes
Molly's Story: How I Found Out I Have Diabetes	5	(2)
Symptoms of Diabetes	7	(2)
How Diabetes Is Treated	9	(2)
Monitoring Blood Sugar Levels	11	(5)
Type 1 (and Type 2) High and Low Blood Sugar Symptoms	16	(3)
Eating Smart	19	(4)
Smart Snacking	23	(4)
My ``Try-Not-to-Eat'' List	27	(2)
My Exercise Plan	29	(3)
The Importance of Grooming	32	(1)
My Friends and My Diabetes	33	(2)
Diabetes Gear	35	(2)
My Feelings	37	(1)
Things to Do and Remember	38	(5)
Part Two: Nutrition for Diabetes
An Introduction to Food Groups	43	(1)
Food Planning	44	(2)
A Word about Calories and Overeating	46	(1)
Molly's Popular Protein Foods	47	(1)
Molly's Smart Dairy Foods	48	(2)
Molly's Low-Carb Veggies	50	(2)
Molly's High-Carb Veggies and Legumes	52	(1)
Molly's Favorite Complex Carbs	53	(2)
Molly's Smart Fruits	55	(1)
Molly's Fat Facts in a Nutshell	56	(4)
Molly's Good-Tasting Fiber-Rich Foods	60	(1)
Molly's Free Foods	61	(2)
Nutrition Review	63	(1)
Molly's Fun Food-Planning List	64	(3)
Molly's Favorite Protein-Balanced Recipes	67	(7)
Food Products Molly Recommends	74	(7)
Part Three: Diabetes in Depth
Understanding Diabetes	81	(3)
Insulin and Oral Medications	84	(8)
Nutritional Supplements	92	(7)
Part Four: The Glycemic Index
An Introduction to the Glycemic Index	99	(4)
Molly's Glycemic Index List	103	(4)
Part Five: Exercise
Aerboic Walking	107	(5)
Weight-Resistance Training	112	(7)
Terms to Know	119	(8)
Suggested Reading	127	(1)
Index	128