Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

Merlin Thomas

ISBN 10: 1925335550 / ISBN 13: 9781925335552

Published by Exisle Publishing, NZ, 2017

About this Item

The growing epidemic of type 2 diabetes already affects over 1.3 million Australians and twice that number again is at risk of developing the disease in the next 5 to 10 years. Worldwide, the World Health Organization estimates that 346 million people have diabetes, a figure that is expected to double by 2030 without intervention. In this essential resource for any diabetes sufferer, Professor Merlin Thomas from the world-renowned Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute offers clear, effective guidance on how to manage all aspects of the disease. The book examines what diabetes is and how it comes about. It describes the many practical changes you can make to your diet, while also looking at physical activity and the different ways exercise can be used to maintain and improve your health. The book also explores the medical aspects of diabetes care, including the best ways to achieve control of your waistline, blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and how to avoid major complications. Individual chapters look at the effects of diabetes on the heart, vision, feet, kidneys, bladder, mind, mood, sleep and sex - all critically important areas for sufferers wanting to maintain optimum health.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Understanding Type 2 Diabetes
• Publisher: Exisle Publishing, NZ
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1925335550
• ISBN 13: 9781925335552
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: New
• Dimensions: 5W x 0.75H x 7.75D inches 5 inches width by 0.75 inches height by 7.75 inches depth

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Synopsis

Worldwide, the World Health Organization estimates that 346 million people have diabetes, a figure that is expected to double by 2030 without intervention. In this essential resource for any diabetes sufferer, Professor Merlin Thomas from the world-renowned Baker IDI Heart & Diabetes Institute offers clear, effective guidance on how to manage all aspects of the disease. The book examines what diabetes is and how it comes about. It describes the many practical changes you can make to your diet, while also looking at physical activity and the different ways exercise can be used to maintain and improve your health. Understanding Type 2 Diabetes also explores the medical aspects of diabetes care, including the best ways to achieve control of your waistline, blood glucose, blood pressure and cholesterol levels, and how to avoid major complications. Individual chapters look at the effects of diabetes on the heart, vision, feet, kidneys, bladder, mind, mood, sleep and sex ― all critically important areas for sufferers wanting to maintain optimum health.

About the Author

Professor Merlin Thomas is a clinician scientist and researcher from Melbourne, Australia, working with diabetes patients and their doctors. His work has received local and international recognition. He has written over 270 papers, book chapters and books on diabetes management.