The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes: Three Experts Answer Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask [Paperback]

Janis Roszler R.D. C.D.E L.D.N. R.D. C.D.E L.D.N. (Author), William H. Polonsky Ph.D. C.D.E. (Author), M.D. Steven V. Edelman M.D. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 5, 2004

A diagnosis of diabetes can be difficult but need not be disastrous. In order to maintain healthy emotional and loving bonds with others, it is important that everyone — friends, relatives, and partners alike — take an honest look at diabetes: what it is, the upheaval that it may create, and the closeness that it can inspire. The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes discusses, with humor and openness, the most intimate issues that individuals need to know about this condition. Featuring the most current medical information, clear guidance, easily understood research data, skill-building exercises, soul-searching questionnaires, and personal anecdotes, this guide is a complete resource. The book contains the combined wisdom of three diabetes experts, each offering different ways to not only survive with diabetes, but to thrive.

Product Details

• Paperback: 188 pages
• Publisher: Surrey Books (November 5, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1572840668
• ISBN-13: 978-1572840669
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,068,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good resource to start important discussions..., June 3, 2006

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This review is from: The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes: Three Experts Answer Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask (Paperback)

It's been awhile since I've done any diabetes-related reading. My son has had type 1 for over 10 years, and I wondered if it was time to revisit some of my patterns I've developed in dealing with him and the condition. I found a number of helpful tips and aids in the book The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes: Three Experts Answer Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask by Janis Roszler, William H. Polonsky, and Steven V. Edelman.

Contents: Hey, Who Invited You?; Even Robin Needed His Merry Men; Diabetes Police and Diabetes Criminals; Like a Pebble in a Pond; Don't Be A Diabetes Couch Potato; Is It Time to Panic?; Testing, Testing, and More Testing!; Does the Checkout Lady Need to Know?; Mind Your P's and Q's; Sex and Other Fun Stuff; Suggested Resources; Index

This isn't a long read (around 180 pages), and the payback for your time is pretty high. The book is written for both those who have the disease and those who live with someone who has it. After covering the material related to the chapter, they end the chapter with two sections. The first is titled "What A Person With Diabetes May Want His Or Friends To Know", and the second one is "What A Loved One May Want The Person With Diabetes To Know". These sections have a small handful of bullet points that relate feelings and emotions that each side would like the other to understand and recognize. If the whole subject of diabetes is one that you have a hard time talking about, these can serve as discussion points with your partner and will help focus the discussion into some productive areas. I realized that I've probably gone too far in one direction in terms of identifying Ian with the disease ("Does the Checkout Lady Need to Know"). I need to step back and understand that some people need to know and others don't. There's also a number of things I'd like Ian to read here, but we all know how hard it can be to get 19 year olds to read something *you* want them to read... :)

I would definitely recommend this book, especially to someone with type 2 diabetes. This can be something that is not taken as seriously as it should be, and having the discussions this book can produce could make all the difference.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars extremely helpful!!, November 21, 2004

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This review is from: The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes: Three Experts Answer Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask (Paperback)

My sister has had diabetes for a long time and I've struggled with how I can best support her. This book is excellent, and offers me the guidance I've been looking for. The authors really understand the perspective of family and friends who have loved ones with diabetes. It's easy to read and really enjoyable, too.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm so glad I read this book!, November 7, 2004

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Lisa B (New Jersey) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes: Three Experts Answer Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask (Paperback)

This book covers topics that I haven't been able to find in other books, such as how to relate to and support your husband or wife with diabetes. I'm so glad I read it!