American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes: Preventing and Treating Type 2 Diabetes - Essential Information You and Your Family Need to Know [Hardcover]

American Medical Association (Author), Boyd E. Metzger MD (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

More Than 3 Million American Medical Association Books Sold

From America's Most Trusted Health Authority, the Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Millions of Americans have type 2 diabetes, and millions more are at risk of developing the disease. The good news is that it is both preventable and treatable. In the American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes you'll learn everything you need to know to prevent type 2 diabetes, take control of it if you already have it, and reduce your risk of life-threatening complications.

This book provides clear, easy-to-understand explanations of what type 2 diabetes is, what causes it, and how to determine if you are at risk. You'll find a detailed, easy-to-follow program for preventing diabetes by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. If you are living with diabetes, this invaluable guide offers in-depth explanations of the recommended lifestyle changes that can help you manage the disease, stressing the importance of rigorous testing and control of your blood sugar to avoid complications. You will learn about the available medications for treating diabetes and about alternative and complementary therapies. The book also includes sections on gestational diabetes and the increasing threat that type 2 diabetes poses to at-risk children. By following the recommendations and guidelines in the American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes, you can reduce or eliminate the symptoms, avoid or minimize the risk of serious complications, and become more physically fit, energetic, and alert. In fact, there's no reason you can't be healthier than you've ever been.

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More than 19 million Americans have type 2 diabetes and 13 million more are at risk of developing the disease. The good news is that it is both preventable and treatable. In the American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes you'll learn everything you need to know to prevent type 2 diabetes, take control of it if you already have it, and reduce your risk of life-threatening complications. This book provides clear, easy-to-understand explanations of what type 2 diabetes is, what causes it, and how to determine if you are at risk. You'll find a detailed, easy-to-follow program for preventing diabetes by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and reaching and maintaining a healthy weight.

The symptoms of high blood sugar, the hallmark of diabetes, can be subtle—the reason why the disorder can go undetected for many years. This comprehensive guide helps you understand the risk factors for type 2 diabetes and the importance of getting an early diagnosis and treatment. The book describes the tests used to diagnose diabetes and enables you to take charge of your treatment regimen by giving you the facts about such important topics as:

• Why you can be more susceptible to developing type 2 diabetes at different stages of life, such as at puberty, during pregnancy, and as you get older
• Personalized dietary guidelines
• Safe and effective exercise programs designed to reduce blood sugar levels
• The latest information on diabetes medications and blood sugar testing
• What research shows about complementary and alternative therapies
• Helpful tips for special situations such as traveling and illness

The goal of managing your diabetes is to prevent or reduce the serious complications that can result from uncontrolled blood sugar. You'll learn how to recognize and minimize the effects of acute, life-threatening complications such as low blood sugar and diabetic ketoacidosis, as well as serious long-term complications, including heart and blood vessel disease, nerve damage, kidney disease, eye damage, and dental problems.

Among the most alarming aspects of the growing type 2 diabetes epidemic is the increase in the disease among children and young adults. This invaluable guide details the risk factors associated with type 2 diabetes in young people, the most important of which are excess weight and lack of exercise. Parents will find the information they need to help their children avoid diabetes and, if they have it, get an early diagnosis and effective treatment. A complete chapter in the book is devoted to gestational diabetes, an increasingly common form of diabetes that can occur during pregnancy.

By following the recommendations and guidelines in the American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes, you can reduce or eliminate the symptoms, avoid or minimize the risk of serious complications, and become more physically fit, energetic, and alert. In fact, there's no reason you can't be healthier than you've ever been.

For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the United States and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.

From the Back Cover

More than 3 million american medical association books sold

From america's most trusted health authority, the ultimate guide to understanding, preventing, and managing type 2 diabetes

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or may be at risk of developing the disease, you or your loved one can still look forward to a long, healthy, active life. The leading group of medical experts in the United States presents the American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes, an easy-to-understand self-care reference to help prevent or successfully manage this serious disorder.

Authoritative and up-to-date, this comprehensive resource explains what type 2 diabetes is, describes its risk factors, and offers practical strategies for preventing it, primarily by losing weight, improving your diet, and reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. Even if you are overweight, you can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Did you know that losing as little as 7 to 10 percent of your weight will cut your risk of getting diabetes in half? If you weigh 200 pounds, a weight loss of just 14 to 20 pounds reaps huge health benefits. This book gives you the inspiration you need to get on the road to improving your health and fitness while guiding you along the way.

If you are living with diabetes, this book offers in-depth explanations of the recommended lifestyle changes that can help you manage the disease and stresses the importance of rigorous testing and control of your blood sugar to avoid complications. You will learn about the available medications for treating diabetes and about alternative and complementary therapies. The book is complete with sections on gestational diabetes and the increasing threat that type 2 diabetes poses to at-risk children. This essential guidebook gives you and your family the tools you need to prevent or effectively manage type 2 diabetes, take control of your health, and live well.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471750239
• ISBN-13: 978-0471750239
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 7.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,130,598 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, March 26, 2008

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I bought this book for my 71 year old mother who was newly diagnosed with Diabetes, and she loved it. She found it extremely informative and easy to follow.

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This review is from: American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes: Preventing and Treating Type 2 Diabetes - Essential Information You and Your Family Need to Know (Paperback)

The average doctor does not offer the full help that a diabetic really needs. So you sit out on this log ready to fall if you do not seek further. Not only do doctor's not help they often don't even bother to give you a direction. I do not think any one book is an answer either, but cetainly the American Diabetic Association has an obligation to fill that large hole left by the medical profession. Go for it.