Diabetes For Dummies
Diabetes For Dummies

Author: Alan L. Rubin

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-08-31

Total Pages: 97

ISBN-13: 1119090725

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The straight facts on treating diabetes successfully With diabetes now considered pandemic throughout the world, there have been enormous advances in the field. Now significantly revised and updated, this new edition of Diabetes For Dummies includes the latest information on diabetes medications and monitoring equipment, new findings about treating diabetes in the young and elderly, new ways to diagnose and treat long- and short-term complications, updated nutritional guidelines, new tools for measuring blood sugar and delivering insulin to the body, and much more. There's no question that the burden of diabetes is increasing globally: it's estimated that 387 million people worldwide are living with diabetes, and that staggering number is expected to increase an additional 205 million+ by 2035. If you or a loved one is part of this overwhelming statistic, you can take comfort in the sensitive and authoritative information provided in this hands-on guide. From monitoring and maintaining your glucose to understanding the importance of exercising and eating right—and everything in between—Diabetes For Dummies takes the guesswork out of living with diabetes and empowers you to take control and keep your life on a healthy track. Reduce your risk of diabetes complications Discover the latest and the tried-and-true options for monitoring blood sugar Get up to speed on the various diabetes medications and lifestyle strategies Improve diabetes control and overall health If you're one of the millions of diabetics or pre-diabetics in search of an accessible and up-to-date resource to help you manage this disease, Diabetes For Dummies is the trusted guide you'll turn to again and again.

Diabetes Mellitus
Diabetes Mellitus

Author:

Publisher: Spring House / Emd

Published: 2000

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781582550121

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Clear, simple explanations bring clarity to this complex illness. Incredibly Easy! memory joggers and an eight-page, color guide to pathophysiology help nurses and other health professionals provide expert care. Contents include understanding diabetes mellitus, preventing diabetes mellitus, assessing patients with diabetes mellitus, treating patients with diabetes mellitus, diabetes mellitus complications, and teaching the patient with diabetes mellitus.

Medicare For Dummies
Medicare For Dummies

Author: Patricia Barry

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2016-06-02

Total Pages: 414

ISBN-13: 1119296595

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Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293392) was previously published as Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119079422). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product. Make your way through the Medicare maze with help from For Dummies America's baby boomers are now turning 65 at the rate of about 10,000 a day. Yet very few have any idea about how Medicare works, when they should sign up, or how the program fits in with other health insurance they may have. Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition provides a detailed road map for navigating Medicare's often-baffling complexities and helps consumers avoid pitfalls that could otherwise cost them dearly. In plain language, the new edition explains: How to qualify for Medicare, according to your personal circumstances, including new information on the rights of people in same-sex marriages When to sign up at the time that’s right for you, to avoid lifelong late penalties How to weigh Medicare’s many options so you can be confident of making the decision that's best for you What Medicare covers and what you pay, with up-to-date details of the costs of premiums, deductibles, and copays—and how you may be able to reduce those expenses By conveying not only the basics but also how to troubleshoot problems and where to find assistance, Medicare For Dummies, 2nd Edition helps you to get the most out of Medicare.

The Diabetes Lifestyle Book
The Diabetes Lifestyle Book

Author: Jennifer Gregg

Publisher: New Harbinger Publications

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1572245166

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Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can dramatically help individuals with type 2 diabetes make the lifestyle changes necessary for good health. This book develops the results of the latest research on ACT into a radical new approach that can lead to a better life for many sufferers.

The Type 1 Diabetes Self-Care Manual
The Type 1 Diabetes Self-Care Manual

Author: Wood Jamie

Publisher: American Diabetes Association

Published: 2017-11-08

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1580406920

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The Type 1 Diabetes Self-Care Manual: A Complete Guide to Type 1 Diabetes Across the Lifespan for People with Diabetes, Parents, and Caregivers offers practical, evidence-based and common sense help for people with type 1 diabetes and their caregivers. For the close to 1.5 million people with type 1 diabetes in the United States alone and their family and friends, this book will help them understand the effects of type 1 diabetes, not just when diagnosed, but throughout their lifespan. Dr. Jamie Wood and Dr. Anne Peters, two of the most respected and sought-after endocrinologists, provide an easy-to-follow narrative on all aspects of the disease. The Type 1 Diabetes Self-Care Manual will be the go-to reference for everyone touched by type 1 diabetes.

Nutrition Care of the Older Adult: a Handbook for Dietetics Professionals Working Throughout the Continuum of Care
Nutrition Care of the Older Adult: a Handbook for Dietetics Professionals Working Throughout the Continuum of Care

Author: Kathleen C. Niedert

Publisher: American Dietetic Associati

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 337

ISBN-13: 0880913320

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Completely revised with new chapters and sections covering everything the health-care provider needs to know when working with the older adult either at home or in nursing and long-term care facilities. Chapters cover factors affecting nutrition, nutrition and disease, nutritional assessment, dining challenges and regulatory compliance. This scientifically sound and practical resource for new and experienced nutrition professionals includes new forms, resources, the food guide pyramid for older adults and an index of tales.

Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook
Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook

Author: Betty Crocker

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2013-02-21

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0544178076

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An updated new edition of the bestselling diabetes cookbook from Betty Crocker and the International Diabetes Center Here's a fresh new edition of the cookbook that proves that people who have diabetes don't have to give up the foods they love and, in fact, can eat incredibly satisfying food every day, for every meal. The Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook delivers delicious and healthful recipes for diabetics, along with the latest medical and nutrition information from the International Diabetes Center. This new edition includes brand-new recipes and photos, along with tips and menus that focus on using carbohydrate choices. Plus, an easy-to-understand introductory section provides helpful insight and vital guidance for those with diabetes. Features 140 quick, easy-to-make, and delicious recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, desserts, and more Includes 40 recipes and full-color photos all new to this edition, including gluten-free dishes and fun items like mini cupcakes Includes menus for a variety of special occasions plus a sampling of everyday menus with carbohydrate counts included With the Betty Crocker Diabetes Cookbook, great-tasting meals are never off-limits for people with diabetes.

The American Diabetes Association/JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook
The American Diabetes Association/JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook

Author: Anne L. Peters

Publisher: American Diabetes Association

Published: 2013-03-29

Total Pages: 729

ISBN-13: 1580405061

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The American Diabetes Association/JDRF Type 1 Diabetes Sourcebook serves as both an evidence-based reference work and consensus report outlining the most critical components of care for individuals with type 1 diabetes throughout their lifespan. The volume serves not only as a comprehensive guide for clinicians, but also reviews the evidence supporting these components of care and provides a perspective on the critical areas of research that are needed to improve our understanding of type 1 diabetes diagnosis and treatment. The volume focuses specifically on the needs of patients with type 1 diabetes and provides clear and detailed guidance on the current standards for the optimal treatment of type 1 diabetes from early childhood to later life. To accomplish the book’s editorial goals, Editors-in-Chief, Drs. Anne Peters and Lori Laffel, assembled an editorial steering committee of prominent research physicians, clinicians, and educators to develop the topical coverage. In addition, a Managing Editor was brought on to help the authors write and focus their chapters.

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to Eating Disorders
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Pocket Guide to Eating Disorders

Author: Jessica Setnick

Publisher:

Published: 2016-11

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780880919807

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Organized according to the Nutrition Care Process, this guide provides assessment and intervention tools, sample PES statements and guidance on the RDN's scope of practice. Pharmacotherapy and nutrition support information, nutrition education topics, and advice on coordination of care are addressed. Covers care inside the hospital as well as in outpatient settings.