Mayo Clinic on Managing Diabetes

By Maria Collazo-Clavell

Book Overview

This guide provides practical knowledge and self-care advice to people with diabetes, so they control their disease and lead healthy lives. This book discusses the underlying causes of diabetes and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1893005380
• ISBN13: 9781893005389
• Release Date: January 2006
• Publisher: Mayo Clinic Health Information
• Length: 229 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.8" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

FINALLY . . . the book I've been looking for!

Two years ago I was diagnosed as pre-diabetic. Since then I've bought at least 6 books and gone to my internist's PA and also a nutritionist to try to arm myself with necessary information. But the information was never complete and was spotty at best. It was a great day when the book Mayo Clinic on Managing Diabetes was delivered. Finally I have the details I've been looking for, and they are written with clear explanations. If you are pre-diabetic or diabetic, or if you have a loved one who is, this book will be a tremendous help.

great book for anyone who wants to learn to live with diabetes

I got this book for my mom, who is a diabetic. Great book for knowledge on how to live with diabetes.

Offering readers a complete and thorough understanding of diabetes

This completely revised and fully updated second edition of Mayo Clinic On Managing Diabetes: How To Prevent, Control And Live With Diabetes is drawn from the collective studies of the Mayo Clinic studies on diabetes prevention and care. Offering readers a complete and thorough understanding of diabetes, Mayo Clinic On Managing Diabetes includes in-depth research information on the pre-diabetes stage; the latest guidelines for testing blood sugar; selecting and using a glucose monitor; the value of health checkups; advances in insulin delivery; new medications for diabetes; the latest on transplantation; tips to achieve a healthier weight; advice for enjoying healthier foods; safe exercise strategies; avoiding serious complications arising from diabetes; reducing the risk of heart and blood vessel disease; recognizing and responding to diabetic emergencies; sexual issues for both men and women with diabetes; and unique issues for children with diabetes. Mayo Clinic On Managing Diabetes is very strongly recommended for all readers concerned with diabetes and searching for a comprehensive guide to its prevention, as well as for parents wishing to aide their children in prevention of juvenile diabetes.

A tremendous help; it may have literally saved my life.

When I first got this book, my blood sugar had leveled-out at about 300. I just couldn't lower my blood sugar, no matter how well I ate or how much I exercised. All my doctor could or would do was change my medication and order more tests for me. I didn't have medical insurance and I couldn't afford any more tests, or even doctors' visits; so I stopped seeing my doctor. In this book, I was firmly advised NOT to exercise until my blood sugar was below 250; otherwise my body would react to the exercise by releasing even more sugar into my blood. After I stopped the exercise my blood sugar did start to slowly drop. I then carefully read the book from cover to cover, and gained a large amount of very useful information. I also began doing "Tai Chi for Diabetes", which also appears to have helped. Within a few weeks my blood sugar level dropped below 110. I then discontinued the medication my doctor had given me. For over a week now my blood sugar has been below 107; without taking any pills. I've read a few other books on Diabetes, and they were all somewhat helpful; but "The Mayo Clinic on Managing Diabetes" was by far the most helpful and informative book I've read on the subject. I strongly recommend it.

A Vital Resource Guide

This book offers an interesting and completely comprehensible overview of diabetes. It is not a "how-to" book, nor does it pretend to be. Rather, it gives you the background information you need to better understand your care plan that your physician, dietician, and whomever else prepares with you. While there are many other volumes on the subject, I recommend this one as an essential resource for any living with diabetes or a diabetic.