American Medical Association Guide to Living With Diabetes: Preventing and Treating Type 2 Diabetes - Essential Information You and Your Family Need to Know - Couverture souple

American Medical Association; Metzger, Boyd E.

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ISBN 10 : 0470168765 ISBN 13 : 9780470168769

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2007

Synopsis

From America's most trusted health authority, a practical and accessible guide to preventing and managing type 2 diabetes More than 20 million Americans are estimated to have type 2 diabetes, and millions more are at risk of developing it. Authoritative and up to date, this accessible self-care reference explains what diabetes is, describes its risk factors, and offers practical strategies for reducing the risks. Those currently living with diabetes will find comprehensive information on recommended lifestyle changes, blood-glucose testing, medications, and alternative and complementary therapies. The book also includes a special section on diabetes prevention and treatment for children and teens.

The American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the United States and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world for more than 150 years. Boyd E. Metzger, MD (Chicago, IL) is the Tom D. Spies Professor of Metabolism and Nutrition at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He headed Northwestern University's Clinical Center for the Type 2 Diabetes Prevention Program.

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For more than 150 years, the American Medical Association has been the leading group of medical experts in the United States and one of the most respected health-related organizations in the world. The AMA continues to work to advance the art and science of medicine and to be an advocate for patients and the voice of physicians in the United States.

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More Than 3 Million American Medical Association Books Sold From America's Most Trusted Health Authority, the Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Preventing, and Managing Type 2 Diabetes

Millions of Americans have type 2 diabetes, and millions more are at risk of developing the disease. The good news is that it is both preventable and treatable. In the American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes you'll learn everything you need to know to prevent type 2 diabetes, take control of it if you already have it, and reduce your risk of life-threatening complications.

This book provides clear, easy-to-understand explanations of what type 2 diabetes is, what causes it, and how to determine if you are at risk. You'll find a detailed, easy-to-follow program for preventing diabetes by eating a healthy diet, exercising regularly, and reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. If you are living with diabetes, this invaluable guide offers in-depth explanations of the recommended lifestyle changes that can help you manage the disease, stressing the importance of rigorous testing and control of your blood sugar to avoid complications. You will learn about the available medications for treating diabetes and about alternative and complementary therapies. The book also includes sections on gestational diabetes and the increasing threat that type 2 diabetes poses to at-risk children. By following the recommendations and guidelines in the American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes, you can reduce or eliminate the symptoms, avoid or minimize the risk of serious complications, and become more physically fit, energetic, and alert. In fact, there's no reason you can't be healthier than you've ever been.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: John Wiley & Sons Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2007
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0470168765
• ISBN 13: 9780470168769
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible