1,000 Years of Diabetes Wisdom [Paperback]

David G. Marrero Ph.D. (Author), Robert M. Anderson Ed.D. (Editor), Martha M. Funnell M.S. (Editor), Melinda D. Maryniuk M.ED. (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2008

An anthology of more than 50 stories about the other side of treating diabetes what health care providers can learn from patients. With more than 1,000 combined years of working with patients, the contributors share their knowledge and the life-altering experiences that both challenge and chage the way health care professionals provide care to their patients. This inspirational work proves that knowledge can be learned from books, but wisdom can only be gained through years of experience.

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About the Author

David G. Marrero, Ph.D., is the J.O. Richey Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine of the Indiana University.

Bob Anderson, Ed.D., is a Professor and Senior Research Scientist in the Department of Medical Education of the University of Michigan Medical School.

Martha Funnell, M.S., R.N., C.D.E., is a clinical nurse specialist, diabetes educator, adjunct lecturer in the University of Michigan School of Nursing, and Director for Administration at the Michigan Diabetes Research and Training Center.

Melinda Maryniuk, M.Ed., R.D.,C.D.E., is Associate Director, Programs and Services of the Joslin Diabetes Center’s Affiliated Centers Program.

Product Details

• Paperback: 120 pages
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association; 1 edition (February 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580402976
• ISBN-13: 978-1580402972
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 1.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,514,198 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars fluff, February 23, 2008

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Bonnie B. Knauf - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 1,000 Years of Diabetes Wisdom (Paperback)

This is a book of fluffy stories. This is the least helpful or substantative book of any I have read on diabetes. A waste of money for someone with diabetes who is looking for information

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for providers, May 10, 2011

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Pamela Stamm (CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 1,000 Years of Diabetes Wisdom (Paperback)

This book is full of stories from health care professionals and insights they learned from interactions with their patients. This is not a book written for those with diabetes but those who provide care to those with diabetes. Each story is insightful and reminds providers that their patients need to be treated as people and need to experience individualized care. Although all of the stories include persons with diabetes, the lessons learned can be applied to many other persons with chronic illness. I have my students read this book as they learn how to work with patients because it really deals with the art of medicine.

1.0 out of 5 stars Not What I expected, March 30, 2008

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Baxter (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: 1,000 Years of Diabetes Wisdom (Paperback)

I purchased this book expecting to read facts and information about the disease - instead, it was doctors writing about situations they experienced with their patients - I had to return it - it was not at all what I wanted. I didn't find it loaded with wisdom.