Description
Everything You Want to Know About Diabetes: A Q&A Guide
If you have diabetes or simply want to gain a better understanding of this condition, look no further. 100 Questions & Answers About Diabetes For Dummies is your complete guide to understanding the causes, signs, and diagnosis of hypertension. This book contains everything you’ve been wanting to know about what causes high diabetes and how it can be managed with diet, medication, and lifestyle changes.
Designed to be straightforward, this book gets right to the point with short, easy-to-absorb sections. This allows you to quickly find the information you need to stay healthy. Whether you prefer to read all the Q&As or jump around to specific topics, this guide is structured to expand your knowledge efficiently. Get answers to your most pressing questions including:
- Can diabetes be prevented?
- What are the different types of diabetes?
- What causes diabetes?
- What are the symptoms of diabetes?
For anyone diagnosed or at risk for diabetes, as well as anyone helping someone else manage it, 100 Questions & Answers About Diabetes For Dummies is a handy, low-pressure place to start.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Understanding Diabetes 3
Chapter 1: Introducing Diabetes 5
Chapter 2: Causes and Risk Factors of Diabetes 15
Chapter 3: Preventing Diabetes 25
Part 2: Treating Diabetes 35
Chapter 4: Monitoring Blood Sugar 37
Chapter 5: Diabetes Medications 41
Part 3: Living with Diabetes 49
Chapter 6: Navigating Daily Life with Diabetes 51
Chapter 7: Eating a Healthy Diet 59
Chapter 8: Moving Your Body 73
Chapter 9: Managing Stress, Sleep, and Mental Health 79
Chapter 10: Special Populations 87
Part 4: Preventing Complications and Looking to the Future 93
Chapter 11: Common Complications of Diabetes and How to Prevent Them 95
Chapter 12: Advancements in Diabetes Treatment and Research 105
Index 111
