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If you or a family member has been diagnosed with diabetes, you may feel overwhelmed and frightened by all of the challenges associated with this disease. A diabetes diagnosis may be daunting, but it is also manageable. The Everything Health Guide to Diabetes, 2nd Edition gives you the relevant and reassuring information you need to live with diabetes. This professional handbook teaches you to: Recognize signs and symptoms, Choose the right doctor, Monitor blood glucose levels, Understand insulin types and quantities, Select the right medication, Reduce the risk of short- and long-term side effects.

Paula Ford-Martin is the executive producer of dLifeTV and the managing editor of dLife, a diabetes education multimedia network Ian Blumer, M.D. is a diabetes specialist. He is the author of What Your Doctor Really Thinks and the coauthor of Diabetes for Canadians for Dummies and Understanding Prescription Drugs for Canadians for Dummies. He lives in Ontario, Canada

Acknowledgments	p. viii
Introduction	p. ix
What Is Diabetes?	p. 1
A Growing Problem	p. 1
The Endocrine System	p. 2
The Pancreas and Liver	p. 2
Insulin and Blood Sugar	p. 4
Managing Diabetes: A Balancing Act	p. 6
The Name Game	p. 8
Type 1 Diabetes	p. 11
Type 1A, or Autoimmune, Diabetes	p. 11
Type 1B, or Idiopathic, Diabetes	p. 13
Genetics and Heredity	p. 13
Environmental Triggers	p. 15
Signs and Symptoms	p. 17
Insulin Is Not a Cure	p. 18
Type 2 Diabetes	p. 20
Insulin Resistance and Type 2	p. 20
Prediabetes	p. 21
Progression to Type 2 Diabetes	p. 22
Risk Factors	p. 23
Risks Associated with Weight and BMI	p. 25
Signs and Symptoms	p. 29
Not Just for Adults Anymore	p. 31
Gestational Diabetes (GDM)	p. 34
Diabetes, Your Baby, and You	p. 34
Who Is at Risk?	p. 35
GDM Diagnosis	p. 36
Develop a Plan	p. 38
Treating GDM	p. 38
How GDM Affects Your Baby	p. 42
Beyond Pregnancy	p. 43
Diagnosis and Beyond	p. 46
Making the Diagnosis	p. 46
Choosing a Doctor	p. 51
Your Health Care Team	p. 53
Getting a Good Education	p. 57
Taking Control	p. 59
A Treatment Triad	p. 60
Standards of Care	p. 61
Tests, Tests, and More Tests	p. 62
The AIC Test	p. 62
Other Glucose Tests	p. 65
Lipid Profile	p. 66
More Cardiovascular Tests	p. 68
Kidney Function Tests	p. 69
Ketones and Diabetic Ketoacidosis	p. 73
Comprehensive Eye Exam	p. 74
Self-Monitoring of Blood Glucose	p. 76
Why Test?	p. 76
Developing a Testing Schedule	p. 78
Target Goals	p. 80
The Blood Glucose Meter and Other Equipment	p. 80
How It Works	p. 85
Troubleshooting	p. 87
Tracking Your Test Results	p. 88
Ways to Reduce the "Ouch" Factor	p. 90
Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems	p. 91
All about Insulin	p. 94
How Does Insulin Work?	p. 94
Insulin Types and Quantities	p. 94
Selecting the Insulin Delivery Device	p. 96
Injecting Insulin	p. 99
Storing and Transporting Insulin	p. 103
All about Insulin Pumps	p. 104
Sharps Disposal	p. 108
Type 2 Medications	p. 110
The Basics	p. 110
Sulfonylureas	p. 112
Biguanides	p. 114
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs)	p. 116
Alpha-Glucosidase (AG) Inhibitors	p. 118
Meglitinides	p. 119
Dipeptidyl Peptidase-IV (DPP-IV) Inhibitors	p. 120
Other Injectables	p. 121
Combination Drugs	p. 124
No Magic Pill	p. 125
Food and Blood Glucose	p. 126
All about Carbohydrates	p. 126
Why Fiber Is Important	p. 129
The Facts about Sugar	p. 131
Caloric Intake	p. 135
Fats and Cholesterol	p. 136
Protein and Diabetes	p. 138
Sensible Sodium Intake	p. 139
Eating Right in Action	p. 141
Menu Planning	p. 141
Carbohydrate Counting	p. 144
Dietary Exchanges	p. 147
Glycemic Index (GI)	p. 149
Weights and Measures: Portion Control	p. 152
Eating Out	p. 153
When Temptation Strikes	p. 155
Don't Forget to Exercise!	p. 158
The Importance of Exercise	p. 158
Getting Started	p. 159
Exercise Intensity	p. 161
Blood Sugars and Exercise	p. 162
Everyone Can Exercise	p. 165
Staying Motivated	p. 168
Tackling Weight Loss	p. 170
In Control and Gaining Weight	p. 170
Weight Loss and Type 2 Diabetes	p. 173
Shedding Smart	p. 174
The Low-Carb Conundrum	p. 177
Weight-Loss Drugs	p. 181
Gastric Surgery	p. 181
Keeping It Off	p. 182
In Case of Emergency	p. 184
Hypoglycemic Episodes	p. 184
Hypoglycemic Unawareness	p. 188
Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA)	p. 190
Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketotic Syndrome (HHNS)	p. 192
High-Risk Situations	p. 194
Buddy System	p. 196
Medical Identification	p. 198
Complications-Head to Toe	p. 201
Neurological Complications	p. 201
Musculoskeletal Complications	p. 206
Cardiovascular Complications	p. 209
Visual Complications	p. 213
Kidney Disease	p. 216
Digestive Complications	p. 218
Skin Problems	p. 220
The Diabetic Foot	p. 222
Treat Your Feet Right	p. 222
The Right Equipment	p. 224
Monofilament Test	p. 227
When to See a Podiatrist	p. 228
Charcot Foot or Joint	p. 229
Diabetic Foot Ulcers	p. 230
Kids and Diabetes	p. 233
The Littlest Patients: Infants and Toddlers	p. 233
Taking Diabetes to School	p. 236
Coming of Age with Diabetes	p. 240
Handling Special Days	p. 241
Babysitters and Child Care	p. 242
Kids Being Kids	p. 243
Type 2 and Kids-A Growing Problem	p. 244
Special Issues for Women	p. 246
At Puberty	p. 246
Diabetes and Menstruation	p. 247
Pregnancy: Treatment for Two	p. 248
Breastfeeding	p. 251
When It's Time for Menopause	p. 253
Female Sexual Dysfunction	p. 254
How Women Cope	p. 256
Special Issues for Men	p. 259
At Puberty	p. 259
Changes in Testosterone Levels	p. 260
Sexuality and Impotence	p. 261
Diabetes and Fertility	p. 264
Complications: Gender Bias?	p. 265
How Men Cope	p. 265
Diabetes, Emotions, and Relationships	p. 268
Dealing with Diagnosis	p. 268
The Emotional Roller Coaster	p. 269
Managing Stress and Burnout	p. 271
Turning to a Support Group	p. 273
The Dating Game	p. 274
For Spouses and Significant Others	p. 275
Caring for Kids with Diabetes	p. 276
Living Life with Diabetes	p. 279
Diabetes at Home	p. 279
Diabetes at Work	p. 282
Eat, Drink, and Be Wary	p. 286
Behind the Wheel	p. 286
On a Road Trip	p. 287
Travel Tips for the Wise	p. 289
Search for a Cure	p. 292
A Short History	p. 292
Unlocking the Beta Cell	p. 293
Stem Cell Research	p. 296
Reversing Autoimmunity	p. 297
Building a Better Pancreas	p. 298
Clinical Trials	p. 298
Advocacy Groups	p. 300
Additional Resources	p. 301
Preventive Care Guidelines	p. 305
Index	p. 306
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