Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin
by M.S. Gary Scheiner M.S.
Book Summary Information
Author: M.S. Gary Scheiner M.S.Foreword: Ph.D. Barry Goldstein M.D. M.D.
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2004-06-06
ISBN: 1569244367
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Da Capo Press
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- ISBN13: 9781569244364
- Condition: NEW
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Book Reviews of Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin
Book Review: Excellent resource
Summary: 5 Stars
As someone who has had Type 1 Diabetes for 20 years I am still constantly learning new things regarding this chronic illness. This is a great resource for any diabetic to have whether they have type 1 or type 2, were recently diagnosed or have lived with the disease for years. I highly recommend the book.
Summary of Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin
Dozens of books offer advice on managing diabetes, but few focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing those who use insulin. Now Gary Scheiner, a certified diabetes educator and himself an insulin user himself since 1985, gives you the tools to "think like a pancreas"--that is, to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Free of medical mumbo jumbo, comprehensive, and packed with useful information not readily available in other books, Think Like a Pancreas discusses:. day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring
.?designing an insulin program to best match your lifestyle
. measuring insulin to carbohydrate intake and physical activity
. the pluses and minuses of different insulin-delivery methods
. optimal management of diabetes using an insulin pump
. hypoglycemia-the best ways to avoid it and treat it
. the impact of emotions, stress, illness, and aging
.?making the best use of your health care team and community resources
. plus dozens of other issues that everyone taking insulin needs to understand and master.
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