Action Plan for Diabetes (Action Plan for Health Series) (Paperback)

by Darryl E. Barnes (Author) "You probably have an idea of what diabetes mellitus is, given that you are reading this book..." (more)
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Take control of your blood sugar with Action Plan for Diabetes. This complete guide to managing and preventing complications associated with the disease can significantly decrease your chances of needing insulin injections. This exercise-based plan can be tailored to your body’s needs to boost your energy level, help you lose weight, and make you feel stronger than you have in years.

A complete, effective program that allows you to enjoy a healthier, more active lifestyle, Action Plan for Diabetes explains how to build strength, flexibility, and endurance while monitoring and maintaining appropriate blood sugar levels and body weight. It also presents dietary guidelines and the pros and cons of supplements and medications so that you can balance your nutritional needs and exercise to combat swings in blood sugar levels.

Developed with the American College of Sports Medicine, Action Plan for Diabetes presents a proven system with all the essential information you need to safely and effectively manage type 1 and type 2 diabetes and prediabetes for the long term. Action Plan for Diabetes will help you do more than survive; you will thrive

About the Author
Darryl Barnes, MD, is a consultant and instructor with the department of family medicine and musculoskeletal clinic at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. He specializes in total care of physically active people, including those with diabetes. He is a family physician with certified added qualifications (CAQ) in primary care sports medicine and is the team physician for all teams at Rochester Community Technical College and for Minnesota Chill, a U.S. professional volleyball team.

Dr. Barnes has lectured on diabetes, nutrition, and athletics on behalf of the Mayo Clinic and was on the medical staff for the 25th Ironman Triathlon World Championship in 2003. He is a member of the American College of Sports Medicine, American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, American Academy of Family Physicians, and American Medical Association.

Dr. Barnes lives in Rochester, Minnesota, with his wife, Aimee. He enjoys running, fishing, and playing golf in his spare time.

Product Details

• Paperback: 168 pages
• Publisher: Human Kinetics Publishers; 1 edition (May 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0736054596
• ISBN-13: 978-0736054591
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 7.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #145,755 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A BOOK FOR ALL TO READ!, July 17, 2004

By	T. Hayes (Salt Lake City, UT USA) - See all my reviews

I first got this book for my brother who has diabetes. He has lost weight and no longer takes medication after only about 30 days of reading this book. I don't have diabetes but I read the book at his request and it's great. It's just like talking to your doctor. . .but only more enlightening! Straight forward with all the details to create your life long action plan for health. . .a book for ALL to read!