American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes : The Ultimate Home Reference from the Diabetes Experts [Illustrated] [Paperback]

The American Diabetes Association (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1580401619 | ISBN-13: 978-1580401616 | Publication Date: November 25, 2002 | Edition: 3

Everything readers ever need to know about diabetes

Perhaps the most complete and authoritative resource on diabetes, American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes covers everything from how to manage types 1 and 2 and gestational diabetes, to traveling with insulin, sick-day action plans, and recognizing hypoglycemia.

Other contents include information on symptoms, complications, exercise and nutrition, blood sugar control, sexual issues, drug therapies, insulin regimes, and much more. Plus, information for every parent about children, schools, and day care. This updated third edition features new information on medications, diabetes management and new therapies, and new treatments for diabetes complications.

Product Details

• Paperback: 517 pages
• Publisher: American Diabetes Association; 3 edition (November 25, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580401619
• ISBN-13: 978-1580401616
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,280,275 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will prove to be of extraordinary value, February 10, 2003

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This review is from: American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes : The Ultimate Home Reference from the Diabetes Experts (Paperback)

Now in a completely revised, updated and expanded third edition, American Diabetes Association Complete Guide To Diabetes offers comprehensive and reliable information on preventing diabetes-based complications, achieving blood sugar control, handling diabetes-related emergencies, using a meter, using insulin pumps, the role of nutrition and exercise in diabetes management, sexuality and diabetes, coping with diabetes-imposed limitations, even family life, travel, insurance, and pregnancy as they are affected by diabetes. An essential, seminal, and strongly recommended addition to personal, professional, and community library reference collections, the American Diabetes Association Complete Guide To Diabetes is both "reader friendly" and invaluable in its provision of the best of self-care techniques and the latest medical breakthrough information. No matter what type of diabetes, American Diabetes Association Complete Guide To Diabetes will prove to be of extraordinary value in answering any and all diabetes-related questions, situations, and conditions.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars MUST HAVE FOR TYPE 1 DIABETES, March 11, 2004

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Carol M. Bealor (Granger, IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This is a great book. We use it all the time. It is easy to read and a great reference. We have a child with type 1 diabetes. This book is a must for type 1 diabetics. We are very pleased with the format and the substance of the information. GET IT!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars use the net, December 30, 2007

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This review is from: American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes : The Ultimate Home Reference from the Diabetes Experts (Paperback)

I found this book to be very basic. If you want real information, get it from your doctor, a class or from the net. Everything here is just plain logic.