Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies

by American Diabetes Association

Overview

Discover how to manage diabetes for a healthier and happier life!

Written for anyone diagnosed with type 2 diabetes (and for anyone who loves someone with diabetes), Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies is an essential guide to understanding the effects of diabetes and knowing what steps to take to successfully manage this chronic illness. Diabetes can lead to serious complications but people with diabetes can control the condition and lower the risk of its many complications. This is your easy-to-understand guide that shows you how. Under the direction of The American Diabetes Association, Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies gives hope to the one in 11 people in the United States who are affected by the disease.

Written in simple-to-understand terms, Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies is filled with a wealth of expert advice and includes the most current information on recent medical advances for treatment. Improperly managed diabetes and consistently high blood glucose levels can lead to serious diseases affecting the heart and blood vessels, eyes, kidneys, nerves, and teeth. With the authorities at the American Diabetes Association on your side, you will have a practical handbook for preventing complications and managing diabetes with confidence!

• Prevent and manage the complications of the disease
• Combat diabetes-related anxiety and depression
• Lead a healthy life with type 2 diabetes

Tap into the better living “rules of the road” with Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies. By modifying your diet, consulting with your doctors, staying active, and understanding what medications are right for you, you will be on the path to a happier and healthier lifestyle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119363293
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	02/13/2018
Series:	For Dummies Books
Pages:	336
Sales rank:	90,879
Product dimensions:	7.30(w) x 9.20(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

The American Diabetes Association leads the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and advocates for those affected by diabetes. They fund research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes, deliver services to hundreds of communities, and provide objective and credible information.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

Part 1: Getting Started with Diabetes 5

Chapter 1: Type 2 Diabetes: The Basics 7

Chapter 2: Where Do I Begin? 17

Part 2: Your Healthcare Team and Medications 23

Chapter 3: Putting Together Your Healthcare Team 25

Chapter 4: Your Checkups 37

Chapter 5: Diabetes Education Classes 47

Chapter 6: Medications and Surgery 55

Part 3: Checking Blood Glucose and Reducing Complications 79

Chapter 7: Checking Your Blood Glucose 81

Chapter 8: Keeping Complications in Check 91

Chapter 9: Women and Type 2 Diabetes 111

Chapter 10: Men and Type 2 Diabetes 123

Part 4: Eating Healthy and Staying Active 129

Chapter 11: Brushing Up on Nutrition and Food Basics 131

Chapter 12: Planning Healthy Meals 155

Chapter 13: Amping Up Your Exercise 177

Part 5: Finding Support 191

Chapter 14: Managing Your Emotions and Mental Health 193

Chapter 15: Getting Support, Giving Support 205

Chapter 16: Raising Children and Teens with Type 2 Diabetes 213

Chapter 17: Debunking Diabetes Myths 221

Part 6: Standing Up for Yourself 227

Chapter 18: Navigating Health Insurance and Other Healthcare Scenarios 229

Chapter 19: Knowing Your Rights 241

Part 7: The Part of Tens 251

Chapter 20: Ten Fun Ways to Work Out for People Who Hate to Exercise 253

Chapter 21: Ten (Or So) Things to Do for Your Eyes 259

Glossary 265

Index 291