The Diabetes 2-Month Turnaround: A Safe, Effective, and Scientifically Sound Approach to Getting Your Diabetes Back On Track

by Laura Hieronymus C.D.E, Stacy Griffin

Overview

Most people who have just been diagnosed with diabetes, or who are suffering complications for the first time, are motivated to start taking better care of themselves. The problem is that change can be overwhelming or hard to maintaim. What they need is a course correction that's simple, straightforward, and achievable. The Diabetes 2-Month Turnaround, is the blueprint they need for getting their self-management back in shape safely, quickly, and effectively.

Using years of behavioral research, Dr. Laura Hieronymous has created a complete 2-month program for people with diabetes who need to get their glucose under control, now and for the long term. Using a week-by-week approach, the books is a total health overhaul that covers everything from medications and supplies to nutrition and exercise. Perfect for those who were just diagnosed or those who have had diabetes for a number of years and simply need to tighten self-care, this simple, effective program is the perfect way to get back in shape.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781580405669
Publisher:	American Diabetes Association
Publication date:	04/11/2017
Pages:	176
Sales rank:	1,202,461
Product dimensions:	5.80(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Laura Hieronymous, DNP, MSEd, RN, MLDE, BC-ADM, CDE, FAADE, is a diabetes clinical specialist with over 20 years of experience in diabetes and endocrine-related disorders. She has authored or co-authored numerous diabetes-related publications, including the ADA's 101 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy with Diabetes and 101 Tips for Raising Healthy Kids with Diabetes. In 2006, Laura was named Diabetes Educator of the Year by the AADE.

Table of Contents

Foreword vii

Introduction Type 2 Diabetes - Changing Your Behavior 1

Week 1 No Time Like the Present - Getting Started 13

Week 2 Diabetes Self-Management - Set Goals 29

Week 3 Making Progress - Practice Positive Skills 47

Week 4 Halfway There - What's Changed? 65

Week 5 Tackling Issues - Making Adjustments 79

Week 6 Stay on Top - Sharpen Your Skills 97

Week 7 Successes - Look at the Big Picture 113

Week 8 Moving Forward - Two Months & Beyond 129

Conclusion Look How Far You've Come! 147

Resources 151

Index 153