This book examines the psychological obstacles of diagnosis such as panic, fear, anger, shame, and guilt and how to put them into perspective. Through proper maintenance, diet, and education, this book is tailor-made for the diabetic or anyone with a diabetic in their life who wants to overcome the negative emotions associated with this disease and learn the coping skills necessary to integrate diabetes into their daily life.
Richard R. Rubin, Ph.D., C.D.E., is a faculty member of the Johns Hopkins Medical School.
June Biermann and Barbara Toohey are publishers of the Diabetic Reader and coauthors of eight other books on diabetes.