[Dummies 01] • Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies, 1 by American-Diabetes-Association -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Table of Contents Introduction

About This Book Foolish Assumptions Icons Used in This Book Beyond the Book Where to Go from Here

Part 1: Getting Started with Diabetes

Chapter 1: Type 2 Diabetes: The Basics

What Exactly Is Diabetes? Different Types of Diabetes How Is Diabetes Diagnosed? Understanding Risk Factors Who Else Has Diabetes?

Chapter 2: Where Do I Begin?

Taking Care of Yourself Managing Your Diabetes

Part 2: Your Healthcare Team and Medications

Chapter 3: Putting Together Your Healthcare Team

Starting with a Diabetes Care Provider Adding a Certified Diabetes Educator Seeing Other Specialists

Chapter 4: Your Checkups

What to Expect in a Checkup Making Time for a Yearly Eye Exam Your Checkup Schedule in a Nutshell What to Bring with You Communicating like a Pro

Chapter 5: Diabetes Education Classes

Getting Informed about Diabetes Education Knowing What to Expect Investigating Insurance Coverage for the Cost of Classes

Chapter 6: Medications and Surgery

Why Do I Need to Take Medication? Pills for Type 2 Diabetes Injected Medications for Type 2 Diabetes (Besides Insulin) All About Insulin Being Cautious with Other Medications Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes

Part 3: Checking Blood Glucose and Reducing Complications

Chapter 7: Checking Your Blood Glucose

Why, When, and How to Check Your Blood Glucose Level Blood Glucose Meters and Accessories Keeping Track of Data

Chapter 8: Keeping Complications in Check

Looking Out for Lows Heading Off Highs Maintaining a Healthy Heart and Brain Feeling Good in Your Skin Keeping Your Mouth in Tip-Top Shape Focusing on Your Eyes Putting Your Best Foot Forward Healthy Nerves All Over Your Body Taking Care of Your Kidneys Coping with Burnout, Stress, and Depression Tuning In to Your Sexual Health

Chapter 9: Women and Type 2 Diabetes

Being Mindful of Menstrual Cycles Healthy Mom, Healthy Baby Menopause Can Throw You for a Loop What Every Woman with Diabetes Should Know

Chapter 10: Men and Type 2 Diabetes

Addressing Erectile Dysfunction Tackling the Problem of Low Testosterone Focusing on Emotional and Sexual Health Paying Attention to Heart Health

Part 4: Eating Healthy and Staying Active

Chapter 11: Brushing Up on Nutrition and Food Basics

Knowing the Difference a Dietitian Can Make Calories Count Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Protein, and Fat Carbohydrates 101 Proteins 101 Fats 101 Finding Nutrition Facts on Food Labels A Little Salt Goes a Long Way Satisfying Your Thirst

Chapter 12: Planning Healthy Meals

Considering Your Goals Eating a Variety of Wholesome, Nutritious Foods Dishing Up Ideal Portions Meal Plans That Work for You Intro to Carbohydrate Counting Planning, Shopping, and Cooking Smart Tempting Your Taste Buds with Nutritious Nibbles Eating Out with Confidence Celebrating Holidays and Special Occasions

Chapter 13: Amping Up Your Exercise

1, 2, 3: Counting the Many Benefits of Exercise First Steps to Physical Activity Considering Different Types of Exercise Completing a Well-Rounded Workout: Warm Up, Work Out, Cool Down Motivators to Keep You Going

Part 5: Finding Support

Chapter 14: Managing Your Emotions and Mental Health

Getting in Touch with How You Feel Facing Feelings of Anger and Denial Managing Stress Recognizing Diabetes Distress and Burnout Looking at Depression and Anxiety Disorders Reaching Out to Others Being Kind to Yourself

Chapter 15: Getting Support, Giving Support

Turning to Your Family for Support Tips for Caregivers and Spouses

Chapter 16: Raising Children and Teens with Type 2 Diabetes

Seeing How Type 2 Diabetes Is Different in Children and Teens Helping Your Child or Teen Manage Her Condition Acknowledging Challenges that Teens Face

Chapter 17: Debunking Diabetes Myths

Myth 1: Eating Too Much Sugar Causes Diabetes Myth 2: People with Diabetes Can’t Eat Sweets and Chocolate Myth 3: People with Diabetes Should Eat Special Diabetic Foods Myth 4: People with Diabetes Are More Likely to Get a Cold or the Flu Myth 5: You’ve Failed If Your Doctor Says You Need to Start Taking Insulin Myth 6: Diabetes Is Not That Serious of a Disease

Part 6: Standing Up for Yourself

Chapter 18: Navigating Health Insurance and Other Healthcare Scenarios

Protecting People with Diabetes Understanding Health Insurance: Employer, Government, and Individual Asking the Right Questions Finding Help for People Who Don’t Have Insurance Anticipating Other Healthcare Scenarios

Chapter 19: Knowing Your Rights

Diabetes in the Workplace Your Child with Diabetes at School Planning Ahead for Travel Ensuring Safety while Driving

Part 7: The Part of Tens

Chapter 20: Ten Fun Ways to Work Out for People Who Hate to Exercise

Get a Buddy Play like a Kid Start Walking There’s an App (or Video) for That Turn Up the Volume Think Positive Volunteer to Help Someone Else Sign Up for a Walk to Raise Money Set Realistic and Practical Goals Just Dance

Chapter 21: Ten (Or So) Things to Do for Your Eyes

Keep Your Blood Glucose in Control Lower Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Stop Smoking or Never Start Be Aware of Major Eye Diseases Get Regular Dilated Eye Exams Get the Treatment You Need Consider Your Eyes during Pregnancy Assess Your Risk Factors

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