Complete Idiot's Guide to Managing Diabetes Fast-Track

The rapid emergence of Type 2 diabetes has become one of the most urgent health issues facing not only Americans, but people around the globe. For those suffering from diabetes, managing their disease is a delicate and often confusing balancing act that is highly unpredicatable and can be, at times, life-threatening. Effective diabetes management requires not only daily effort, but knowledge in order to control side effects. However, armed with that essential knowledge, diabetes sufferers can lead normal and healthy lives, with minimal issues. The Complete Idiot's Guide® to Managing Diabetes Fast-Track gives readers critical yet practical insight to help manage their disease and minimize their risks. Readers will learn how to manage daily diet choices, as well long term dietary habits so their illness doesn't progress. Readers will also learn the simple lifestyle changes that can make a huge difference and take them from suffering to thriving. Helpful advice for managing medications and keeping diabetes in check when diet and exercise aren't enough is included so readers are armed with the tools and practical guidance they need to lead normal, healthy lives.

Auteur

Joan Clark-Warner, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., is a clinical dietitian and diabetes educator for the University of Utah Health Science Hospital and Clinics. She has 29 years' experience as a dietitian, and 12 years' experience as certified diabetes educator. In the last 14 years she has been working at the University of Utah Health Science Hospital and Clinics where she started healthy eating classes, wrote a Salt Lake City restaurant guideline, and presented several lectures and community classes. Her specialty areas include diabetic and renal nutrition, weight management, cardiovascular nutrition, and mind-body wellness. Joan co-authored The Complete Idiot's Guide to Glycemic Index Weight Loss, Second Edition, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Terrific Diabetic Meals, The Complete Idiot's Guide Glycemic Index Cookbook, and The Complete Idiots Guide to Low-Carb Meals, Second Edition.