A vital sourcebook for the millions of women diagnosed
with type 2 diabetes
Are you living with Type 2 diabetes? If so, you're not alone.
More women are being diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes today than ever
before. Women with diabetes are at a higher risk of developing
heart disease, nerve damage, kidney disease, high-blood pressure,
and eye disease. Fortunately, Type 2 diabetes can be managed and in
some cases even reversed. The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for
Women provides much-needed information on living with this
disease.
In clear, accessible language, bestselling author and
bioethicist, M. Sara Rosenthal explains the causes and effects of
the disease. She addresses the unique physical and emotional
aspects Type 2 diabetes presents for women, offering advice and
tips for good self-management, nutrition, exercise, and
self-testing.
A major revision of the author's earlier book on the subject,
The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women also
discusses:
- Signs and symptoms of Type 2 diabetes
- The revised screening guidelines for diagnosis
- How women''s hormones interact with insulin
- How menopause and pregnancy affect diabetes management
- How low-carb diets can be dangerous for women with Type 2
diabetes
- How to follow the ADA carb counting guidelines while avoiding
weight gain
- The latest medications and treatments available
With the The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women,
you'll learn how to work with your health-care team to make the
right lifestyle changes, prevent long-term complications, and live
a fuller, healthier life.