The book presents a qualitative and quantitative approach to understand, manage and enforce the integration of insulin into diabetes mellitus. Utilizing a sound theoretical and practical foundation and illustrating procedural techniques through scientific examples, the book bridges the gap between insulin and diabetes mellitus management. Detailed procedures have been omitted because of the variety of equipment and commercial kits used in today's clinical laboratories.
Offers a resource for carb counter, with information on what you need to keep track of your carb intake. This work focuses specifically on carb counting in a real-world context. It covers the basic rationale for and theory behind carb-counting, basic and advanced carb-counting techniques, how to adjust for fiber and sugar substitutes, and more.
Using Insulin shows how to set, test, and adjust fast-acting and long-acting insulin doses for those with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. It covers Lantus, Detemir, Humalog and Novolog insulins. Helpful chapters explain carb counting, the glycemic index, safe exercise, insulin use in pregnancy and gestational diabetes, combining insulin with diabetes medications, dosage guidelines for children and teens, prevention and treatment for highs and lows, and reversing hypoglycemia unawareness.
A first-ever, indispensable, all-in-one resource for the millions of people with diabetes who use insulin Few diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to "think like a pancreas"--to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive, free of medical jargon, and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere, this new edition covers the many strides taken in diabetes education and management since the previous edition. Think Like a Pancreas includes critical information, such as day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring, designing an insulin program to best match your lifestyle, up-to date medication and technology, and new insulin formulations and combinations.
Lose weight while enjoying delicious meals with these 125 insulin resistant recipes and meal plans to improve your health and lower your risk for type 2 diabetes. Many people struggle with their weight, trying every new diet and health trend but still are unable to keep the weight off or lose unwanted belly fat. The problem may not be lack of willpower, but insulin resistance. When insulin can’t do its job of removing sugar from the blood, that sugar is turned to fat, causing weight gain and increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes. But this damage can be reversed simply by changing your diet and activity level. In The Everything Guide to the Insulin Resistance Diet, you will learn how to choose healthy foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish, and lean poultry, while limiting the amount of unhealthy fat, sugar, meats, and processed starches. Now you can make the lifestyle changes you need to lose weight and improve your health with this valuable resource that includes 125 recipes and a 10-week plan for healthy eating and increased activity. With this guidebook you can have the body—and health—of your dreams, all while eating the delicious food you love!
Valuable tips, tricks, and advice from a veteran young adult with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be a daunting diagnosis, especially for a young kid or a teen. Patrick McAllister knows. Diagnosed with T1D at age twelve, McAllister’s life changed forever, and he faced an uncertain future of insulin shots, diet regulations, and high school. If only I had a roadmap, he thought. So, years after he learned things the hard way, he decided to write one. Whether it is managing mood swings, hormones, or blood sugar levels, Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes is the ultimate teenager’s and young adult’s handbook for surviving, thriving, and flourishing with T1D during one of the most terrifying, yet exciting, phases of your life. Many think of T1D as a scary disease that is sporadic and uncontrollable, but after eight years of dealing with the literal and figurative highs and lows of T1D, McAllister has learned that it is more a lifestyle change. These pages detail a framework for every situation you could possibly imagine involving T1D, from coming home from the hospital after your diagnosis to preparing to leave your nest for freshman year at college. Learn how to: Count carbohydrates, pump insulin like a pro, and correct irregular blood sugar levels Tell your friends, get good grades, and survive school Play sports with the right game-plan Navigate sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll And more! Type 1 diabetes stinks, but you don’t have to go through it blind and alone! Some have learned it the hard way, but Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes will ensure that you will take control of your T1D diagnosis, conquer your adolescent years, and live a healthy and fulfilling life.
The most complete self-care guide available from the leaders in diabetes information The most up-to-date information on: • New Diabetes Drugs and Insulin • Achieving Blood Sugar Control • Preventing Complications • Handling Emergencies • Testing • Using a Meter • Insulin Pumps • Nutrition • Exercise • Sexuality • Pregnancy • Insurance • And Much, Much More The American Diabetes Association — the nation’s leading health organization supporting diabetes research, information, and advocacy — has revised this one-volume sourcebook to bring you all the information you need to live an active, healthy life with diabetes. This comprehensive home reference gives you information on the best self-care techniques and latest medical breakthroughs. No matter what type of diabetes you have, this extraordinary guide will answer all your questions. Find out how to: • Choose the best health-care team for you • Maintain tight control over blood glucose levels • Buy, use, and store insulin • Recognize warning signs of low blood sugar • Design an effective exercise and weight-loss plan • Save money on supplies • Maximize insurance coverage • Balance family demands and diabetes • And more
The aim of this book is to provide clear and concise information about the safe prescribing of insulin both subcutaneously and intravenously. It provides information on the different types of insulin, the delivery devices, side effects of insulin and, most importantly, on rational dose adjustment.
Originally published in 1997, DR. BERNSTEIN'S DIABETES SOLUTION is a unique resource that covers both adult- and childhood-onset diabetes, explains step-by-step how to normalize blood sugar levels and prevent or reverse complications, and offers detailed guidelines for establishing a treatment plan. Readers will find fifty gourmet recipes, in addition to a comprehensive discussion of diet, obesity, and new drugs to curb carbohydrate craving and overeating. Now in its fourth edition, the book presents up-to-the-minute information on insulin resistance, blood-testing devices, measuring blood sugar, new types of insulin, gastroparesis and other issues, as well as updated diet guidelines. DR. BERNSTEIN'S DIABETES SOLUTION is the one book every diabetic must own.
