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Information for all type of diabetes by the diabetes experts at Mayo Clinic.--
"Whether you or a loved one are living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, Mayo Clinic The Essential Diabetes Book is a practical manual for learning the ins and outs of the disease--why it develops, how it affects your body, how it's treated, and what you can do to live well in spite of it. Each chapter delves into specific topics like how to monitor your blood sugar, how...
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Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from a defect in insulin secretion, insulin action or both. This program is designed to provide insight on what diabetes does to a person's body, the various types of diabetes, complications associated with this disease and important steps to prevent or decrease the risk of complications.
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Type 1 diabetes (formerly known as insulin dependent diabetes or juvenile diabetes) is a condition where there is too much glucose or sugar in the blood because the pancreas is unable to make enough insulin. Insulin is the hormone that allows the glucose from the food we eat to enter the cells of the body to provide energy and stores glucose in the liver to be used as it is needed. Insulin replacement is therefore essential for people with type 1...
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Diabetes know no prejudice, it strikes the young and the old, from every race and demographic. If left to its own devices, the disease can be debilitating, but with proper treatment, those with diabetes can expect to enjoy a healthy life. This comprehensive program identifies the different types of diabetes, available medication, and acute and long-term complications associated with this disease. Learn key factors to help your patients manage their...
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Diabetes is a condition where there is too much glucose in the blood. Glucose, a form of sugar, is the main source of fuel for our bodies. In people with diabetes, blood glucose levels are higher than normal because the body does not produce enough insulin and often cannot use insulin properly. This Speaking from experience video offers offer first-hand accounts from people living with type 2 diabetes. It was produced in partnership with Diabetes...
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Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disease that can occur at any time of life, although it does first appear more commonly in younger people. Unlike type 2 diabetes, it is not a lifestyle related condition and cannot be prevented through healthy eating and exercise. Presently, there is no cure for type 1 diabetes. Approximately 10-15% of all people with diabetes have type 1. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas cannot produce enough insulin to regulate...
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Diabetes is a condition in which there is too much sugar in the blood. Children with diabetes usually have Type 1 diabetes, in which the pancreas doesn't make insulin. It is one of the most common chronic diseases in children. This Speaking from experience program offers offer first-hand accounts from people living with type 1 diabetes. It was produced in partnership with Diabetes Australia VIC.
13) Prediabetes: a complete guide : your lifestyle reset to stop prediabetes and other chronic illnesses
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"Have you been diagnosed with prediabetes? You're not alone. An estimated 80 million adults in the U.S. are living with prediabetes and need help making positive changes and preventing type 2 diabetes. In this book, Jill Weisenberger, a wellness coach and expert in the field of nutrition, gives you advice on taking small, manageable steps to get on the path to good health and diabetes prevention. Jill provides the comprehensive information she uses...
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Shane-McWhorter discusses dietary supplements and diabetes. She gives health care professionals the information they need to guide patients and provide them with evidence-based advice on supplement use. Information includes chemical constituents, theorized mechanism of action, adverse effects, drug interactions, and a summary of clinical studies. -- adapted from back cover
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"We are a diabetic nation: one in three Americans born in this century will become diabetic. Journalist Hirsch's blend of history, reportage, advocacy, and memoir will speak for, and to, the 20 million Americans who live with this disease. This book offers revealing views of the diabetic subculture, the urge toward secrecy that many diabetics feel, the glycemic rollercoaster they ride constantly, and the remarkable perseverance--even heroism--required...
16) Sugar coated
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Sugar Coated examines the various public relations tactics that the food industry has employed over the years to beat back accelerating concerns about the toxicity of sugar. Its starting point is a secret PR campaign the industry devised in the 1970s to deflect attention away from developing health concerns about sugar. It then traces how in the years since the industry has honed its PR tactics to counter mounting scientific evidence about the dangers...
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Diagnosed with type-2 diabetes in 1996, Gretchen Becker educated herself on every aspect of this chronic condition - by reading medical books, talking with doctors, listening to her own body and using the Internet to communicate daily with other people with diabetes. Now, as a patient-expert, she guides all those newly diagnosed through everything they need to learn and do in the crucial first year after diagnosis. Hers is a step-by-step approach,...
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