Living with Diabetes: The Diabetes UK Guide for Those Treated with Diet and Tablets (2nd Revised edition)
ISBN: 0471487139
ISBN13: 9780471487135
Living with Diabetes: The Diabetes UK Guide for Those Treated with Diet and Tablets (2nd Revised edition)
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In Diabetes UK's Guide for those treated with diet and tablets you will find all the answers you need to understand and take control of your diabetes. Knowing about diabetes is key to coping with it. Dr John Day, an outstanding authority in diabetes and an experienced doctor, clearly explains all the latest recommendations for healthy eating, exercise
and medical treatment, helping people with diabetes to maximise their lifestyle while minimising their difficulties. Practical and realistic solutions to common problems are given.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Introducing Diabetes
About diabetes
Type 2 (Non Insulin Dependent) Diabetes
So what happens when you develop diabetes? Who gets diabetes? Why? Food and Physical Activity
Eliminate symptoms
Prevent late complications
The steps you need to take
What will the diet be like? Healthy eating - putting it into practice
Exercise - part of your treatment
Summary
Tablet Treatment
Which tablets
Some important questions about tablet treatment
Summary
Is Your Treatment Effective? Blood tests versus urine tests
Urine tests
Overall assessment of your blood glucose
Blood tests
Regular weighing
When diabetes goes out of control
Summary
Insulin Treatment
Why injections? Insulin treatment
Summary
The Long-Term Effects of Diabetes and Your General Health
Arterial disease and high blood pressure
Damage to the feet
Sexual function
Other rare problems due to neuropathy
Damage to the eyes
Damage to the kidneys
Diabetes and other illnesses
Clinic attendance
Regular medical review
Summary
Diabetes and Your Daily Life
Employment
Financial implications of having diabetes
Driving
Exercise and Sport
Retirement
Travel and Holidays
Contraception, pregnancy and parenthood
The effect on your family
Who is available to help? Some final comments on diabetes and your everyday life
Diabetes UK
Diabetes UK's history
Providing care and advice
Sharing experiences
Spreading the word
Fighting discrimination
Leading the way to better care
Searching for a cure
How to join Diabetes UK
National and Regional Offices
Index.
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