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Type 1 Diabetes for Dummies - (For Dummies) by Alan L Rubin (Paperback)

Type 1 Diabetes for Dummies - (For Dummies) by  Alan L Rubin (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Intended to address the specific needs and concerns of those who suffer from Type 1/Juvenile Diabetes, this resource covers some information from "Diabetes For Dummies," but there are many areas that are specific to Juvenile Diabetes / Type 1 that are addressed in much more detail in this unique title.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>Learn how to manage Type 1 diabetes for a healthier and happier life!</b><br /><br />Whether you have been living with type 1 diabetes for some time, or you have just discovered that your child is diabetic, there's a lot you need to know about the new developments in treating, controlling, and living with this disease. <i>Type 1 Diabetes</i> <i>For Dummies, </i> explains everything you need to know and do to make living with type 1 diabetes easier and healthier. <p>This reassuring, plain-English guide helps you understand and mange the disease with tips on working with your doctor, administering insulin, developing a diet an exercise plan, and coping with illness and travel. You'll find out about the latest technologies of blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery, and get a handle on everything you need to do to keep yourself or your child healthy, active, and feeling good. Discover how to: </p> <ul> <li>Overcome short-term complications</li> <li>Eat a diabetes-friendly diet</li> <li>Use exercise to help control type 1 diabetes</li> <li>Handle school, work, and other activities</li> <li>Help your child maintain a high quality of life</li> <li>Prevent long-term complications</li> <li>Be healthier than your friends who don't have diabetes</li> <li>Deal with the emotional and psychological effects of the disease</li> <li>Choose an insulin pump for yourself or your child</li> <li>Calculate insulin dosages</li> </ul> <p>Anyone can live a long, healthy, and productive life with type 1 diabetes. <i>Small Type 1 Diabetes For Dummies</i> delivers every drop of information you need to make sure that you or your child can do just that.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br><p><b>The latest on blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery</b> <p><b>Your friendly guide to taking control of type 1 diabetes and living well</b> <p>Do you have type 1 diabetes -- or have a child who does? This plain-English, reassuring guide helps you understand and manage the disease, with tips on working with your doctor, administering insulin, developing a diet and exercise plan, and coping with illness and travel. You'll know just what to do so you or your child can stay healthy and feel good! <p><b>THE DUMMIES WAY<sup>(R)</sup></b> <p>Explanations in plain English <p>"Get in, get out" information <p>Icons and other navigational aids <p>Online cheat sheet <p>Top ten lists <p>A dash of humor and fun <p><b>Discover how to: </b> <p>Overcome short-term complications <p>Eat a diabetes-friendly diet <p>Handle school, work, and other activities <p>Help your child maintain a high quality of life <p>Prevent long-term complications <p><b>Get smart! @www.dummies.com</b> <ul> <li> Find listings of all our books</li> <li> Choose from many different subject categories</li> <li> Sign up for eTips at <b>etips.dummies.com</b></li> </ul><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Alan L. Rubin, MD, </b> is a physician in private practice and the author of the bestselling <i>Diabetes For Dummies, Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, </i>and <i>Thyroid For Dummies</i>.

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