Introduction 1Part 1: Understanding Diabetes 7Chapter 1: How Diabetes Affects Us All 9Chapter 2: Making the Diagnosis with Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C 23Chapter 3: Recognizing the Various Types of Diabetes 37Part 2: Adopting a Multisystem Approach to Diabetes 57Chapter 4: Maintaining Optimal Health on a Daily Basis 59Chapter 5: Preventing Long-Term Complications 75Chapter 6: Preserving Sexual Function and Protecting Pregnancy 111Part 3: Living Your Best Life: The "Thriving with Diabetes" Lifestyle Plan 131Chapter 7: Self-Testing for Glucose and Other Key Tests 133Chapter 8: Finding Your Best Treatment: Diet 151Chapter 9: Nourishing Yourself: Healthful Eating and Lifestyle Strategies 181Chapter 10: Practical Tips for Success in the Kitchen and at the Table 193Chapter 11: Creating Your Exercise Plan 207Chapter 12: Finding Your Best Treatment: Medication and More 231Chapter 13: Assembling Your Diabetes Team 275Part 4: Special Considerations for Living with Diabetes 293Chapter 14: Managing Diabetes in Children 295Chapter 15: Diabetes and Healthy Aging 311Chapter 16: Dealing with Occupational and Insurance Problems 321Chapter 17: Eyeing What's New in Global Diabetes Care 331Part 5: The Part of Tens 343Chapter 18: Ten Commandments for Excellent Diabetes Care 345Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Diabetes That You Can Forget 351Appendix: Mini-Cookbook 357Index 409
Dr. Simon Poole is a doctor, author, speaker, and consultant. Simon treats patients with type 1 and type 2 diabetes from the time of diagnosis onward and is an authority on the Mediterranean diet.Amy Riolo is an award-winning author and chef. She's also the author of Mediterranean Lifestyle For Dummies and Italian Recipes For Dummies.Alan L. Rubin, MD is the original author of Diabetes For Dummies.
