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The Unofficial Guide to Living with Diabetes
By (author) M. Thomas
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Sixteen million Americans have diabetes and there are more than 600,000 new cases diagnosed each year. Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, kidney disease, and amputations in America. In fact, 15 per cent of all health care costs -- 100 billion per year -- is associated with diabetes. This indispensable guide features all the latest developments associated with this condition, so that diabetics are able to stay in control of their lives. Sufferers get the inside scoop on: The major types of diabetes and how they are diagnosed The various treatment options available today, including blood sugar monitoring, diet therapy, insulin use and oral medication Alternative approaches and new drugs on the market: Is there really a substitute for insulin? Groundbreaking news in diabetes research, including new forms of insulin, advanced glucose monitoring, refined insulin pumps, and genetic medicine The Pancreas Transplant: Is it a cure? Lifestyle choices that promote good health, including eating wisely and exercising Living with diabetes and coping with special issues such as fertility and pregnancy, work-related issues, and psychological challenges.
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Publisher | John Wiley & Sons Inc
Published date | 22 Apr 1999
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Format | Paperback
Pages | 592
Dimensions | 207 x 134 x 43mm (L x W x H)
Weight | 737g
ISBN | 978-0-0286-2919-3
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BISAC | health & fitness / diseases / diabetes
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