Bibliograph

Overcoming type 2 diabetes, by Carrie S. Swift, MS, RDN, CDE, with Nathaniel G. Clark, MD, MS, RD

Type

Label

Overcoming type 2 diabetes, by Carrie S. Swift, MS, RDN, CDE, with Nathaniel G. Clark, MD, MS, RD

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Overcoming type 2 diabetes

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

892701081

Responsibility statement

by Carrie S. Swift, MS, RDN, CDE, with Nathaniel G. Clark, MD, MS, RD

Series statement

Idiot's guides

Summary

Millions of Americans have Type 2 Diabetes, and the numbers keep rising. This provides comprehensive information on everything someone with this condition needs to know. A detailed, yet positive, discussion about diabetes, content includes symptoms, monitoring, medications, and support. Helpful advice on exercise and meal planning is also included

Table Of Contents

What is type 2 diabetes? -- Other types of diabetes -- Just the facts: dispelling diabetes misinformation -- How to make changes for diabetes management -- Finding care and support -- Avoiding short and long term diabetes complications -- Get moving -- Alcohol, smoke and supplement intake -- The importance of sleeping and coping with stress -- Diabetes medications -- Monitoring: putting it all together -- Using food to help control diabetes -- What food labels are really telling you -- Fats and sodium -- Low- and no-calorie sweeteners -- Other healthy eating tips -- Choosing the right meal plan option -- Watching your weight -- Making your efforts pay off -- Older adults and diabetes -- Families with type 2 diabetes

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