Diabetes Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide [Paperback]

Umesh Masharani (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2007 | Series: Demystified

Your ESSENTIAL guide to UNDERSTANDING and MANAGING diabetes

If you or someone close to you has diabetes and you need to learn more about the disease, its complications, and its treatments, help is here. Diabetes Demystified explains the causes of diabetes, the differences between type 1 and type 2, and how diabetes can be effectively controlled.

Written by a doctor specializing in diabetes, this book helps you determine the best treatment plan for your needs and understand the different medications that are available. You'll find important information on day-to-day management, diet, nutrition, exercise, and weight loss. This helpful guide also includes specific recommendations for children, the elderly, and pregnant women with diabetes.

This easy-to-understand guide offers:

• Advice for assembling a treatment team and support network
• An overview of various diabetes medications
• Steps for preventing complications from diabetes
• Details on hypoglycemia
• Important information on food and nutrition
• Tips for developing a safe exercise program

Straightforward and accessible, Diabetes Demystified helps you incorporate diabetes care into your daily life without feeling overwhelmed.

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About the Author

Dr. Umesh Masharani, is an associate clinical professor of medicine in the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism and associate chief of the Diabetes Clinic at the University of California, San Francisco.

Product Details

• Paperback: 304 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (November 5, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071477950
• ISBN-13: 978-0071477956
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #930,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Advice, Even After 48+ Years of Diabetes, February 6, 2008

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Chris Stiehl - See all my reviews

This review is from: Diabetes Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide (Paperback)

As someone who has had diabetes since 1960 (Type 1), I highly recommend this book. It has practical and useful advice for living with this disease, or living with someone who has this disease. I learned a lot about being patient with bringing down high blood sugars and the value of monitoring closely. I have a number of the long-term complications, and learned a lot about controlling, treating or even reducing them as well. The importance of exercise was also clearly explained here - more motivation for me to "just do it." Thank you for such a great book!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential book for diabetics or someone who cares about one, December 29, 2007

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L. Enochs - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diabetes Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide (Paperback)

As a type 1 diabetic who was diagnosed over 8 years ago, I found Diabetes Demystified a great resource. I also purchased the book for somebody that was recently diagnosed with diabetes because of the wealth of information it covers from understanding the causes of diabetes to proper treatment and blood glucose control.

The book is filled with easy to understand information mixed with "Did you know" insets that include more scientific explanations.

Whether you were just recently diagnosed with diabetes, have lived with it for years or live with somebody with diabetes, this book is a must read.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Resource!, June 23, 2008

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Ashley Wendel (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diabetes Demystified: A Self-Teaching Guide (Paperback)

My husband was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes 10 years ago, and over that time we have tried to find our way through a myriad of material related to diabetes care ... but we have never found something that tells us what we need to know in a clear, straight-forward way. I am so happy to have found Diabetes DeMystified! Dr. Masharani's book lays out everything in a comprehensive, but easy to understand format. It includes the latest information that we need, and allows us to fully understand some of the "technical" aspects about diabetes causes, research and treatment - as well as tips and techniques for good care - that we have not fully understood even after 10 years of truly proactive management. What a great compliment this book is to standard medical care! It answers many of questions that have remained "unknowns" for us. I would highly recommend it to anyone with diabetes - or anyone who loves someone with diabetes - as a great resource to learn the critical things to live a long and healthy life.