Ted* for Diabetes

by Emerald, David; Conard, Scott

• ISBN13: 9780977144136
• ISBN10: 0977144135
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-06-01
• Publisher: Polaris Pub

Summary

Create a Positive Approach to Diabetes! Diabetes provides daily challenges for anyone who is dealing this this disease - whether an individual, a loved of or a friends. Told through the story of one person's journey toward optimal health, the authors walk you through a new way of understanding your relationship to diabetes, or any chronic illness. This positive approach to diabetes will help you embrace choices that will empower you to enjoy all of your relationships with family, friends and your healthcare professionals and enhance your well-being.

Author Biography

David Emerald is a long-time coach and executive leadership development professional as well as a person living with type 2 diabetes. He is Co-founder of the Bainbridge Leadership Center and author of The Power of TED* (The Empowerment Dynamic), a fable on personal leadership. Scott Conard, MD has over 25 years experience of clinical practice and is the Chief Medical Officer of ACAP Health, a division of Holmes Murphy and Associates. He is the current President of the North Texas American Diabetes Association (ADA) and serves on the ADA National Committee on Prevention.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. xi
Introduction	p. xix
Out of the Blue	p. 1
Not Alone in the Drama	p. 21
Riding the Roller Coaster with Diabetes	p. 43
Straight-shooters by My Side	p. 59
Gratitude or Attitude?	p. 75
Making Shifts Happen	p. 91
Harnessing Dynamic Tension	p. 111
Taking Baby Steps	p. 125
Epilogue: Attending the Family Reunion	p. 151
Afterword	p. 155
Appendices	p. 163
Glossary	p. 167
Resources	p. 187
Acknowledgments	p. 191
About the Authors	p. 199
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