Book description
Accessible information on the causes, health risks, and treatment of prediabetes
If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with prediabetes - a
heightened level of glucose, and/or impaired glucose tolerance - the
time to act is now. Prediabetes For Dummies examines the signs
and symptoms of this potential precursor to diabetes and offers
up-to-date information about treatment. It provides clear, practical
advice on steps you can take to minimize the risk of serious health consequences.
This plain-English guide shows you how to stop prediabetes in its
tracks and prevent it from progressing to diabetes. You'll learn how
to recognize the symptoms of this often-undiagnosed condition, and
what to do if you think you may be prediabetic. You'll also discover
how simple lifestyle changes, such as changes in your diet and
moderate exercise, can put the brakes on prediabetes and even reverse
the condition.
- Offers clear explanations of prediabetes causes, health risks,
and treatment
- Includes the latest advances in the use of diabetes medications
to treat prediabetes
- Provides diet suggestions, meal plans, and exercise tips
- Contains helpful suggestions for friends and family members who
want to support a loved one with prediabetes
While there is no cure for diabetes, it can be prevented if
prediabetes is diagnosed and treated early. Packed with valuable
information for patients of all ages, Prediabetes For Dummies
is an important resource for taking control of this dangerous
condition.
Alan L. Rubin, MD, is one of the nation's foremost
authorities on prediabetes and diabetes. He is the author of
Diabetes For Dummies, Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, Type 1
Diabetes For Dummies, and Thyroid For Dummies.
