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Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies

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Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies by Lesley Campbell and Alan L. Rubin offers an in-depth guide to understanding and managing type 2 diabetes. The book covers essential topics such as diagnosis, dietary planning, exercise, medications, and monitoring blood glucose levels. It aims to empower readers with practical advice to lead a healthy lifestyle while effectively managing the condition.
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You might enjoy this book if you're looking for a practical and easy-to-understand guide to managing type 2 diabetes. It offers comprehensive advice on everything from nutrition and lifestyle adjustments to medication management, making it a valuable resource for both newly diagnosed individuals and those seeking to enhance their diabetes care knowledge.

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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.

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Learn to live a full and active life with type 2 diabetes

Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies is Australia's fast-growing chronic disease guide, 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.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781118303627

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Australia Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: Australian Edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 1.0mm

Width: 14.0mm

Height: 22.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

About the Author

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.

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