Thyroid disorders affect one in every twenty people at some point in their lives. Once diagnosed, however, thyroid conditions can be treated effectively and good health restored. In this comprehensive handbook, Dr. Rowan Hillson offers clear advice on what you can do about it. She discusses problems of both interactive and underactive thyroid, thryroid eye disorders and goiters, and addresses: how to recognize the symptoms; visiting the doctor; the journey through diagnosis and treatment; what causes thyroid disorders; and, how to avoid them.

Confronting a diagnosis of diabetes can be a frightening and confusing experience. This comprehensive guide shows how life with diabetes can be fulfilling. It looks at key questions such as: What is diabetes? What treatment will I have? How will I feel? and How will it affect my diet? The book addresses the concerns of people with insulin-treated and tablet-treated diabetes and tackles common anxieties related to medical investigation and treatment, lifestyle and diet.