Diabetes and You: A Comprehensive, Holistic Approach

257 Pages·2011·0.7 MB·English

by  Naheed Ali

Diabetes and You
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Diabetes and You
A Comprehensive, Holistic Approach
Naheed Ali
ROWMAN & LITTLEFIELD PUBLISHERS, INC.
Lanham (cid:129) Boulder (cid:129) New York (cid:129) Toronto (cid:129) Plymouth, UK
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Ali, Naheed, 1981–
Diabetes and you : a comprehensive, holistic approach / Naheed Ali.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-4422-0728-8 (cloth : alk. paper) — ISBN 978-1-4422-0730-1 (electronic)
1. Diabetes. 2. Diabetes—Alternative treatment. 3. Holistic medicine. I. Title.
RC660.A45 2010
616.4'62—dc22 2010029235
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Diabetes and You is dedicated to my students, to diabetics, and to all of you
who provided encouragement and support throughout this project.
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Contents
Disclaimer ix
From the Author xi
Part One: Diabetes at a Glance
1 Diabetes Explained 3
2 Types of Diabetes 19
Part Two: Getting to Know Diabetes
3 Causes and Symptoms 37
4 Diagnosing Diabetes 57
5 Treatment Options 75
6 Juvenile Diabetes 93
Part Three: Other Manifestations
7 Diabetes and Mental Health 111
8 Diabetes and Heart Health 127
Part Four: Dealing with Diabetes
9 The Diabetic’s Ultimate Diet 143
10 Pain Management for the Diabetic 161
11 Staying Motivated 179
Glossary 191
Resources 195
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viii Contents
References 219
Index 233
About the Author 241
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Disclaimer
D
iabetes and You represents reference material only. It is not intended as a
medical manual, and the data presented here is meant to assist you in making
informed choices regarding your wellness. This book is not a replacement for
treatment(s) that may have been suggested by your personal physician. If you
believe you are experiencing a medical issue, it is recommended that you seek
professional medical help. Mention of particular products, companies, or au-
thorities in this book does not entail endorsement by the publisher or author.
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