Book description
Learn to live a full and active life with type 2 diabetes
Type 2 diabetes is Australia's fast-growing chronic disease, yet it
can be prevented with the right diet and regular exercise. Whether you
have already been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or are pre-diabetic
and hoping to avoid full-blown diabetes, this easy-to-understand book
teaches you how to maintain a healthy lifestyle and good blood glucose
control so that you can prevent long-term complications and live a
full and active life.
An author team of medical professionals, led by Professor Lesley
Campbell and Dr. Alan Rubin, offers essential guidance and critical
advice for taking preventative measures to avoid developing type 2
diabetes in the first place. For those who have already been
diagnosed, the authors walk you through how to deal with type 2 and
clearly explain how it affects your body.
- Highlights ways to manage the daily impact that type 2 has on
your life and prevent long-term complications
- Devotes an entire chapter to foot care
- Explains glucose monitoring as well as medications that you
should be familiar with
- Details a healthy eating and exercise plan for getting a handle
on your type 2 diabetes
- Makes suggestions for additional resources so you can learn more
about your diabetes
With a focus on the specific concerns of type 2 diabetes, Type 2
Diabetes For Dummies is a reliable, locally relevant resource on
diabetes management.
Professor Lesley Campbell is the Director of the Diabetes Centre
of St Vincent's Hospital, a leading organisation involved in both the
research and management of the disease. Alan L Rubin, MD has run a
private practice specialising in diabetes for 25 years.
