The only Canadian book on Type 2 diabetes is a one-stop guide to everything you need to know about this disease. Learn how Type 2 diabetes affects your body. Find out how to assemble your health care team and how to make the lifestyle changes that will keep you healthy.
INSIDE:
- Diabetes basics
- How to maintain a healthy eating and activity plan
- How to test your blood sugar and manage the highs and lows
- Diabetes medications
- Information on special circumstances: obesity, pregnancy, menopause, hormone replacement therapy
- The unique challenges faced by Aboriginal Canadians
- Type 2 diabetes complications — heart disease, nerve damage, circulatory problems — and how to prevent them
- A glossary and lists of organizations and Web sites dedicated to Type 2 diabetes.