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Beating diabetes: the first complete program clinically proven to dramatically improve your glucose tolerance
By Linda Delahanty, David M. Nathan. 2005
A Harvard physician and a nutritionist offer a way to treat and prevent diabetes through modest lifestyle changes without drugs.…
The easy-to-follow program includes simple eating and activity level changes. Study participants describe their successes. 2005Diabetes A to Z: what you need to know about diabetes-- simply put
By American Diabetes Association, American Diabetes Association Staff. 2003
Revised and updated edition explains diabetes-related issues in clear, simple terms. Topics for coping with the illness are arranged alphabetically…
and cover diet and exercise, blood glucose monitoring, possible complications, health care, employment rights, and more. 2003Bittersweet: diabetes, insulin, and the transformation of illness (Studies in Social Medicine Ser.)
By Chris Feudtner, John Christopher Feudtner. 2003
Pediatrician chronicles the twentieth-century history of diabetes mellitus, using the archives of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston. Focuses on…
patient's experiences and causality of the disease's symptoms. Describes the discovery of insulin and the complications arising from its long-term use. 2003Cooking up fun for kids with diabetes
By Tami A. Ross, Patti Bazel Geil, Patricia Bazel Geil, Patricia Geil, Tami Ross. 2003
Discusses healthy eating and nutrition for children with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Includes kitchen safety tips and advice…
for grownup helpers. Provides recipes for main dishes, snacks, and desserts. Published by the American Diabetes Association. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2003Nutritionist combines facts and inspirational suggestions in a guide on how to live well with Type 2 diabetes. Guber's integrated…
approach emphasizes controlling the disorder through diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices including stress management and meditation. Offers positive reinforcement, provides sample menus, and presents a list of helpful resources. 2002Sweet recovery: a young woman's emotional ride with diabetes, vision loss, and food addiction-- to health and freedom
By Denise J Bradley, Denise J. Bradley. 1992
The author of What Does It Feel Like to Have Diabetes? (RC 32581) describes the effect on her and her…
family of two decades of uncontrolled illness. Recalls how she became healthy through self-motivation and careful oversight of her condition. 1992Long time, no see
By Beth Finke. 2003
NPR commentator's memoir of confronting blindness from diabetic retinopathy. Includes medical information pertinent to her personal experience as she discusses…
going blind as a twenty-six-year-old newlywed, having and caring for a multiply disabled child, using a talking-computer setup, and acquiring a guide dog to support her independence. Some strong language. 2003A field guide to type 1 diabetes: the essential resource from the diabetes experts
By American Diabetes Association, American Diabetes Association Staff. 2002
Sweet invisible body: reflections on life with diabetes
By Lisa Roney. 1999
Now a graduate student, the author describes her life from the age of twelve when she was diagnosed with diabetes.…
She details the frustrations revolving around food, insulin shots, and being chronically ill while appearing well to the outside world. Some strong languageHow to eat away arthritis: Gain Relief from the Pain and Discomfort of Arthritis Through Nature's Remedies
By Lauri M Aesoph, Laurie M. Aesoph. 1996
The author offers traditional and alternative ways to ease the pain of arthritis. She lists restorative and "stressor" foods and…
provides hints for better health, citing anecdotes of numerous sufferers who have improved their ability to cope with the conditionDiabetes (Diseases and people)
By Alvin Silverstein, Virginia B Silverstein, Robert A Silverstein. 1994
Discusses the two types of diabetes -- type I, which is found mostly in children, teens, and young adults, and…
type II, which is found mainly in obese middle-aged and older adults. The authors provide a brief history and discuss causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of this metabolic disorder. Includes glossary and bibliography. Junior and Senior High. c1994.Flannery O'Connor: literary prophet of the south (Great Achievers Ser.Great Achievers)
By Susan Balée, Susan Balee. 1994
The author of Wise Blood and The Violent Bear It Away, available in Three by Flannery O'Connor (DB 32752), died…
at thirty-nine of lupus. After being diagnosed at twenty-five, O'Connor spent her adult years on her mother's southern dairy farm, writing and raising peacocks. Many of her short stories deal with racial or religious issues. For junior and senior high and older readersInsulin pump therapy demystified: an essential guide for everyone pumping insulin (Marlowe Diabetes Library)
By Gary Scheiner, Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer. 2003
The author, who uses insulin to control diabetes, discusses the pros and cons of using an insulin pump and provides…
specific advice for diabetics of all ages. Describes the mechanics of an insulin pump and discusses lifestyle issues that influence the use of such a device. 2003No-fuss diabetes recipes for 1 or 2: 125 healthy & delicious meals and desserts
By Jackie Boucher, Jane Stephenson, Marcia Hayes. 1999
125 recipes for diabetics -- most of which make only one or two servings and use ten ingredients or less.…
Each recipe includes nutritional information, including carbohydrate choices. Co-authors are Marica Hayes and Jane Stephenson. 1999Step-by-step guide by a physician explains how to reverse elevated blood sugar levels and in the process improve cognitive performance…
and avert memory loss. Lays out a four-pillar diet-and-lifestyle approach to improving brain health, focusing on food, nutrients, exercise, and stress management. Includes recipes. Includes supplemental material. 2018Dr. Gavin's health guide for African Americans: How to Keep Yourself and Your Children Well
By James R. Gavin, Sherrye Landrum. 2004
President of the Morehouse College School of Medicine offers guidelines for controlling health problems common among African Americans such as…
obesity, hypertension, diabetes, heart disease, and kidney disorders. Advocates making incremental lifestyle changes to eat healthier, exercise more, and reduce stress. An American Diabetes Association publication. 2004What to expect when you have diabetes: 170 tips for living well with diabetes
By American Diabetes Association, John B Buse. 2016
Explains diabetes to the newly diagnosed and discusses blood sugar, medications, alternative treatments, and possible complications. Advises on diet and…
nutrition, weight management and exercise, pregnancy, and prevention. Although geared toward people with type 2 diabetes, most of these suggestions will also benefit those with type 1. Includes glossary. 2016The diabetes manifesto: take charge of your life
By Lynn Crowe, Julie Stachowiak. 2011
Public-health specialist Stachowiak and veteran diabetes educator Crowe provide advice for living with diabetes and managing setbacks. They explain possible…
complications, emotional and psychological issues, and the importance of health literacy, and discuss ways to optimize medical care and take charge of one's life. 2011Beating gout: a sufferer's guide to living pain free
By Victor Konshin. 2009
Guide to managing gout, a painful form of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals forming within joints. Describes the four…
stages of the disease: asymptomatic hyperuricemia, acute attacks, intercritical periods, and advanced gout. Details associated health risks and treatment options including medications, diet, and lifestyle choices. 2009