DIABETES FOR DUMMIES, 2ND EDITION

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"A wonderfully written book and the companion for all people with diabetes and their families."
—Michael D. Goldfield, MD

Don’t just survive – thrive! From causes, symptoms, and side effects to medications, diet, and exercise, this friendly guide delivers sound advice on managing diabetes, staying fit, and feeling great. You get up-to-date coverage of the latest treatments and glucose meters, as well as diabetic exchanges and delicious recipes from top chefs.

Praise for Diabetes For Dummies

"Filled with wit and wisdom, this book will teach you the Ten Commandments of Diabetes Care, which can help add life to your years . . . and years to your life."
– Dr. Joel Goodman, Director, the HUMOR Project, Inc.

"Alan Rubin could be expected to know a lot about diabetes. The surprising thing . . . is how well he says it."
– Rick Mendosa, diabetes journalist

"This lively and lucid tell-it-all guide will provide you with the information you need to leap from the depths of diabetes ignorance to the peaks of understanding."
— June Biermann and Barbara Toohey, Founders and Editors-in-Chief of www.Diabetes.com

Discover how to:

Make diet and exercise part of your treatment plan
Ensure you get the tests you need
Prevent long-term complications
Stay current on advances in diagnosis and treatment
Build a support team

Alan L. Rubin, MD, is one of the nation?s foremost experts on diabetes. He is a professional member of the American Diabetes Association and the Endocrine Society.