Diabetes Head to Toe is an invaluable resource for anyone living with diabetes. It includes everything you should know about the disease'straight from the experts. The authors, all doctors who specialize in diabetes care, offer simple explanations and essential advice on all things diabetes.
Accessible and concise, Diabetes Head to Toe presents information at a glance, with conversational prose and easy-to-digest bullet points. Each chapter begins with a short introduction and includes helpful sections on ""What You Need to Know"" and ""What Does It All Mean?"" Other notable features include ""Tips,"" ""Myths and Facts,"" and frequently asked questions. In addition to defining medical concepts in everyday language while tackling core topics, such as patient dietary needs and lifestyle changes, this book contains unique coverage of
how to prevent and diagnose diabetes
the many complications'head to toe'that people with diabetes can develop
diabetes in diverse populations, including children and adults
new treatments for diabetes and how they work
common interactions between diabetes medications and other drugs
medical conditions that occur more frequently in people with diabetes, including eye disease, heart disease, kidney problems, depression, nerve damage, and sexual problems
cutting-edge diabetes technologies and the costs, benefits, and limitations of various devices
legal considerations that everyone with diabetes should keep in mind
More than 50 illustrations illuminate key points, while a two-color format allows readers to quickly identify the information they are seeking. Aimed at people with diabetes, family members, teachers, physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, specialists, and anyone else who cares about the health of diabetes patients, this up-to-date book will help readers recognize the early warning signs before diabetes-related difficulties arise, ensuring a long, healthy life.
Preface Acknowledgments
Chapter 1. A Quick Overview of Diabetes Introduction to Diabetes The Global Burden of Diabetes Landmark Studies in Diabetes Care Chapter 2. Diagnosis, Screening, and Types of Diabetes Diagnosing Diabetes Risk Factors for Type 1 Diabetes Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes Differences between Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Testing for Prediabetes Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults Maturity-Onset Diabetes of the Young Cystic FibrosisRelated Diabetes Diabetes after Pancreatic Surgery Steroid-Induced Diabetes Chapter 3. General Aspects of Diabetes Monitoring Blood Glucose Levels Hyperglycemic (High Blood Glucose) Emergencies Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Glucose) Routine Care and Vaccinations Social and Legal Issues Chapter 4. Diabetes in Special Populations Children and Type 2 Diabetes Older Adults and Diabetes Diabetes among People Living with HIV Race and Ethnic Disparities in Diabetes Diabetes in American Indians Diabetes Care during Times of Religious Fasting Diabetes Care during a Hospital Stay Chapter 5. Lifestyle and Behavioral Changes in Diabetes Diabetes Education Dietary Therapy Exercise Chapter 6. Obesity and Diabetes Managing Obesity Bariatric Surgery Chapter 7. Diabetes Complications and Other Conditions Common in Diabetes The Brain The Eyes The Ears The Mouth The Thyroid The Heart and Related Conditions (Hypertension and Dyslipidemia) The Circulation The Lungs and Breathing The Stomach, Gut, Liver, and Pancreas The Kidneys The Bladder The Nerves The Feet The Muscle, Skin, and Bone Cancer and Diabetes Anemia, Infections, and the Immune System Men's Health Women's Health Chapter 8. An Overview of Treatments for Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Type 1 Diabetes: Insulin Treatment Type 2 Diabetes: Non-insulin Treatment Type 2 Diabetes: Insulin Treatment Chapter 9. Medications Commonly Used to Treat Diabetes Pills and Non-insulin Injectable Medications Types of Insulin Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Diabetes Chapter 10. Medications for Conditions Related to Cardiovascular Disease Medications for High Blood Pressure Medications for Cholesterol Abnormalities Medications to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease Chapter 11. Diabetes Technology and Equipment Glucose Meters Continuous Glucose Monitors Using an Insulin Pump to Manage Diabetes Types of Insulin Pump Devices Chapter 12. Cutting-Edge and Future Treatments for Diabetes Pancreatic and Islet Transplantation The Artificial Pancreas
Appendix: Diabetes Medications Currently Available in the United States (2018) Index
"An impressive book that will be of great interest to the millions of Americans with diabetes and prediabetes." Marie T. Brown, MD
"Diabetes is not one size fits all, and Diabetes Head to Toe addresses this perfectly. This book is a valuable resource for both patients and healthcare providerslikely to become dog-eared at the corners from constant references. Phenomenal!" Anna Norton, CEO, DiabetesSisters
"Diabetes Head to Toe is a concise yet comprehensive guide to living with diabetes. It provides wonderfully clear explanations of common things that people with diabetes encounter, from pumps and meters to complex laboratory results. A useful resource!" Vivian A. Fonseca, MD, President for Science and Medicine, American Diabetes Association (2012)
"Even after living with type 1 diabetes for nearly 20 years, I still learned a lot from Diabetes Head to Toe! Often, time with your doctor is limited. This book told me what I needed to know and easily explained what it all means in simple terms." Quinn Nystrom, author of If I Kiss You, Will I get Diabetes?
"Diabetes Head to Toe provides direct answers to questions diabetes patients ask. It is complete, concise, and provides insight for your next discussion with healthcare professionals. I wish this book had been available when I was diagnosed with diabetes over 40 years ago!" Bruce Taylor, Chair, Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition
"The book explores everything; diagnosis, dietary and exercise advice, landmark studies, and even the technology used in insulin pumps and glucose meters... Any medical language is clearly explained making it easy to think about how this information can be conveyed and best understood in clinical practice... Given that no two diabetic patients are the same, something the book consistently points out, this would be particularly valuable for the ward-based bedside nurse at the forefront of patient care looking to comprehend this variety as quickly and easily as possible and incorporate it into their practice." Nursing Times
"Diabetes Head to Toe is a comprehensive guide to understanding and living with an epidemic, chronic disease."
Harvard Magazine
"Do you need a comprehensive reference book about all things diabetes? Pick up a copy of Diabetes Head to Toe... Dr. Kalyani is at the forefront of the movement to educate health care professionals about diabetes language and stigma and her book reflects that. You won't find any judgments, just a lot of practical information about overcoming denial, educating yourself, and making appropriate lifestyle changes... Everyone's diabetes is different and this book perfectly addresses that fact." Shelby Kinnaird - Diabetic Foodie
