Managing Type 2 Diabetes (Headline Health Series)

In this comprehensive introductory book for Type 2 diabetes sufferers, and those at risk of developing the condition, Dr David Cavan explains how diabetes works in the body, the potential pitfalls of living with the disease, and how to avoid, delay - or even reverse - the symptoms. Type 2 diabetes statistics make for grim reading. In the UK alone, more than 12 million people are ''at risk'' of developing Type 2 diabetes. According to the WHO, the number of people in the world with the condition rose from 108 million in 1980 to 422 million in 2014. Worldwide, Type 2 diabetes is a major cause of blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. But now for the good news. By following a mindful diet, engaging in regular physical activity, maintaining the right body weight vs. height, and avoiding tobacco use, it''s possible to prevent or delay the onset of disease, and the symptoms can also be treated with medication. With regular screening, and the correct treatment for complications, those with Type 2 diabetes can hope to live a long and full life. This book will tell you everything you need to know.

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Dr David Cavan is an experienced consultant endocrinologist with expertise in all areas of diabetes management. He specialises in supporting lifestyle changes to manage and reverse type 2 diabetes, the use of low carbohydrate and ketogenic diets to promote weight loss and improve health, and in intensive management of type 1 diabetes. His other books include Reverse Your Diabetes and Busting the Diabetes Myth.

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Dr David Cavan, a leading expert in preventing and managing Type 2 Diabetes, delivers a lifeline for those impacted by the disease in this accessible, informative guide. With clear insights into how diabetes affects the body, he shares practical strategies for managing symptoms through mindful eating, exercise, and lifestyle changes. Dr Cavan covers essential topics in three key sections, from understanding Type 2 diabetes and its implications to building a diabetes-friendly lifestyle. With chapters on the role of exercise, losing weight the right way, and the links between diabetes and mental wellbeing, Cavan inspires a healthier path for his readers and the necessary steps to take control. With over 12 million at risk in the UK alone, this much-needed book offers the knowledge and tools to empower readers to live well with Type 2 diabetes