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

Metzger, Boyd E

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ISBN 10 : 1118083431 ISBN 13 : 9781118083437

Editeur : John Wiley & Sons Inc, 2011

Synopsis

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.

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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 If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or may be at risk of developing the disease, you or your loved one can still look forward to a long, healthy, active life. The leading group of medical experts in the United States presents the American Medical Association Guide to Living with Diabetes , an easy–to–understand self–care reference to help prevent or successfully manage this serious disorder. Authoritative and up–to–date, this comprehensive resource explains what type 2 diabetes is, describes its risk factors, and offers practical strategies for preventing it, primarily by losing weight, improving your diet, and reaching and maintaining a healthy weight. Even if you are overweight, you can lower your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Did you know that losing as little as 7 to 10 percent of your weight will cut your risk of getting diabetes in half? If you weigh 200 pounds, a weight loss of just 14 to 20 pounds reaps huge health benefits. This book gives you the inspiration you need to get on the road to improving your health and fitness while guiding you along the way. If you are living with diabetes, this book offers in–depth explanations of the recommended lifestyle changes that can help you manage the disease and stresses 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 is complete with sections on gestational diabetes and the increasing threat that type 2 diabetes poses to at–risk children. This essential guidebook gives you and your family the tools you need to prevent or effectively manage type 2 diabetes, take control of your health, and live well.

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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 Inc
• Date d'édition: 2011
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1118083431
• ISBN 13: 9781118083437
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 288
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible