Diabetes For Dummies

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
About This Book
Foolish Assumptions
Icons Used in This Book
Beyond This Book
Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Understanding Diabetes
Chapter 1 How Diabetes Affects Us All
Finding Hope and Success Amid a Diabetes Diagnosis
Embracing the Opportunity for Change
Maintaining a High Quality of Life
Chapter 2 Making the Diagnosis with Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C
Understanding Energy, Glucose, and the Importance of Balance
Getting a Wake-Up Call from Prediabetes
Detecting Diabetes
Explaining the Obesity (and Diabetes) Epidemic
Chapter 3 Recognizing the Various Types of Diabetes
Getting to Know Your Pancreas and Its Role in Diabetes
Understanding Type 1 Diabetes and You
Having Type 2 Diabetes
Recognizing Variants of Types 1 and 2 Diabetes
Dealing with Gestational Diabetes
Recognizing Other Types of Diabetes
Recognizing “Type 3” and “Type 4” Diabetes
Understanding Diabetes, Drivers of Inflammation, and Chronic Disease
Part 2 Adopting a Multisystem Approach to Diabetes
Chapter 4 Maintaining Optimal Health on a Daily Basis
Taking Control and Preventing Short-Term Complications
Being Aware of Low Glucose Levels: Hypoglycemia
Combating Ketoacidosis
Managing Hyperosmolar Syndrome
Chapter 5 Preventing Long-Term Complications
The Far-Reaching Effects of Diabetes: Taking a Holistic Approach
Kidney Health
Eye Disease
Nerve Disease, Also Known as Neuropathy
Heart Disease
Diabetic Blood Vessel Disease Away from the Heart
Diabetic Foot Disease
Skin Disease in Diabetes
Gum Disease in Diabetes
Sleep Apnea
Other Conditions Associated with Diabetes That You Should Know
Chapter 6 Preserving Sexual Function and Protecting Pregnancy
Treating and Reversing Common Male Complaints
Facing Female Sexual Problems
Striving for a Healthy Pregnancy
Dealing with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Part 3 Living Your Best Life: The “Thriving with Diabetes” Lifestyle Plan
Chapter 7 Self-Testing for Glucose and Other Key Tests
Tracking Your Glucose over Time: Hemoglobin A1C
Monitoring Blood Glucose
Testing for Kidney Damage: Moderately Increased Albumin (MIA)
Checking for Eye Problems
Examining Your Feet
Tracking Cholesterol and Other Fats
Measuring Blood Pressure
Checking Your Weight and BMI
Testing for Ketones
Testing C-Reactive Protein
Checking Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Evaluating Testosterone in Men with Type 2 Diabetes
Checking Vitamin D
Chapter 8 Finding Your Best Treatment: Diet
Making the Most of Your Diet: Choosing the Best Foods
Getting to Know the Basics of Nutrition
Achieving and Maintaining a Healthy Weight
Considering Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Alcohol, Additives, and Sweeteners
Chapter 9 Nourishing Yourself: Healthful Eating and Lifestyle Strategies
Considering How Your Thoughts and Emotions May Affect Your Health
Nourishing Body and Spirit
Enjoying Your Food
Understanding the Role of Nutritionists, Dietitians, and Health Coaches
Chapter 10 Practical Tips for Success in the Kitchen and at the Table
Starting Your New Eating Plan with the Right Mindset
Asking for Help When Needed
Knowing the Kitchen Basics
Prepping Food
Following Creative Meal “Formulas” for Quick Meals
Chapter 11 Creating Your Exercise Plan
Getting Off the Couch: Why Exercise Is Essential
Exercising When You Have Diabetes
Determining How Much Exercise to Do
Is Golf a Sport? Choosing Your Activity
Walking 10K Steps a Day
Lifting Weights
Chapter 12 Finding Your Best Treatment: Medication and More
Deciding When Medications Are Necessary
Sharing Decisions and Considering Risks and Side Effects
Taking Pharmaceuticals
Taking Insulin
Using Herbs, Supplements, and Other Medications
Avoiding Drug Interactions
Considering Surgery
Chapter 13 Assembling Your Diabetes Team
Advocating for Your Own Health
Types of Healthcare Providers for Diabetes Support
Types of Counselors, Therapists, and Coaches Who Can Help
The Role of Your Family and Friends in Your Care
Complementary Therapies for Diabetes Care
Making Technology Work for You
Part 4 Special Considerations for Living with Diabetes
Chapter 14 Managing Diabetes in Children
Dealing with Diabetes in Your Baby or Preschooler
Helping Your Primary-School Child With Diabetes
Managing Your Adolescent’s Diabetes
Handing Over the Reins to Your Young Adult Child with Diabetes
Preventing and Treating Obesity and Type 2 Diabetes in Children
Taking Special Care of Sick Children
Checking for Thyroid and Celiac Diseases in Type 1 Children
Appreciating the Value of Team Care
Chapter 15 Diabetes and Healthy Aging
Diagnosing Diabetes in the Elderly
Evaluating Intellectual Functioning
Considering Heart Disease
Preparing a Proper Diet
Avoiding Hypoglycemia
Using Medications
Dealing with Eye Problems
Coping with Urinary and Sexual Problems
Monitoring Foot Problems
Considering Treatment Approaches
Understanding the Medicare Law
Chapter 16 Dealing with Occupational and Insurance Problems
Traveling with Diabetes
Understanding Employment Restrictions
Becoming Familiar with Workplace Law
Navigating Your Healthcare System
Changing or Losing a Job
Considering Long-Term Care Insurance
Shopping for Life Insurance Anywhere
Chapter 17 Eyeing What’s New in Global Diabetes Care
Protecting Yourself from the Dangers of New Drugs
Checking the Role of the Microbiome in Type 1 and 2 Diabetes
Eating One Meal a Day to Control Diabetes and Other New Dietary Advice
Losing Weight with Gastric Artery Embolization
Blocking the Vagus Nerve for Weight Loss
Using an Endoscopic Duodenal-Jejunal Bypass Liner for Weight Loss
Placing a Gastric Balloon
Understanding the Importance of the ACCORD Trial
Reviewing Developments in Gene and Stem Cell Therapy
Investigating Immunotherapy
Examining the Relationship between Novel Viruses and Diabetes
Part 5 The Part of Tens
Chapter 18 Ten Commandments for Excellent Diabetes Care
A Positive Attitude
Proper Nutrition
Enthusiastic Exercising
Preventive Planning
Major Monitoring
Tenacious Testing
Meticulous Medicating
Fastidious Foot Care
Essential Eye Care
Lifelong Learning
Chapter 19 Ten Myths about Diabetes That You Can Forget
Perfect Treatment Yields Perfect Glucoses
Type 2 Diabetes Occurs in All Overweight People and Not in Normal Weight People
You Can’t Enjoy Your Food
You Can Tell the Level of Your Blood Glucose by How You Feel
People with Diabetes Get More Colds and Other Illnesses
If You Need Insulin, You’re Doomed
People with Diabetes Shouldn’t Exercise
You Can’t Give Blood Because You Have Diabetes
If You’re Sick and Can’t Eat, You Can Skip Your Diabetes Medications
Diabetes Is Shameful
Appendix: Mini-Cookbook
Understanding Culinary Medicine
Getting to Know Amy Riolo’s Culinary Philosophy
Getting the Most out of This Section
Eating Well Made Easy
Cooking Some Healthful Recipes
Basics
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Snacks
Index
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