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Diabetes For Dummiesby Alan L. Rubin; Sarah Jarvis
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2011; US$ 26.50Don't just survive - thrive! That's the message of this state-of-the-art guide to diabetes management. From causes, symptoms and side effects to treatments and diet, this book will help British diabetics understand all types of diabetes and delivers sound advice on staying fit and feeling great. The best-selling second edition has been updated to cover key information on managing pre-diabetes, plus new content on screening tests, medications and lifestyle advice. With additional information on the latest advances in therapy for diabetes and its complications, this new edition will make sure you're covered from every aspect. more...
The Blood Sugar Solutionby Mark Hyman
Little, Brown and Company 2012; US$ 12.99In THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION, Dr. Mark Hyman reveals that the secret solution to losing weight and preventing not just diabetes but also heart disease, stroke, dementia, and cancer is balanced insulin levels. Dr. Hyman describes the seven keys to achieving wellness-nutrition, hormones, inflammation, digestion, detoxification, energy metabolism, and a calm mind-and explains his revolutionary six-week healthy-living program. With advice on diet, green living, supplements and medication, exercise, and personalizing the plan for optimal results, the book also teaches readers how to maintain lifelong health. Groundbreaking and timely, THE BLOOD SUGAR SOLUTION is the fastest way to lose weight, prevent disease, and feel better than ever. more...
The Insulin-Resistance Diet--Revised and Updatedby Cheryle R. Hart; Mary Kay Grossman
McGraw-Hill 2007; US$ 16.95Now revised and updated, the bestsellingbook that has helped thousands overcomeinsulin resistance and lose weight. A longtime bestseller, this lifelong, livable eating planshows you how to lose weight safely and easily,linking carbs and proteins to control blood sugarand insulin spikes. This revised edition includes thelatest information on “good versus bad” fats, carbs, andmore. And it has great news for anyone who loveschocolate, coffee, nuts, cinnamon, and other favoritefoods. more...
The New Sugar Busters!(r)by Morrison Md Bethea; Sam Md Andrews; Luis Md Balart; H. Leighton Steward
Random House Publishing Group 2009; US$ 7.99WIN THE FIGHT AGAINST FAT–THE SUGAR BUSTERS!® WAY When SUGAR BUSTERS! hit the shelves almost five years ago, it quickly became a diet and lifestyle phenomenon. The millions of people across the country on the SUGAR BUSTERS! plan discovered that by simply choosing the correct carbohydrates and lowering their sugar intake, they could shed the pounds they failed to lose with other diets. Now the weight-loss program that swept the nation has been completely revised and updated–incorporating all the newest nutritional findings, health statistics, and scientific studies, and featuring all-new, easy-to-follow recipes and meal plans. Among the wealth of new material in this edition, you’ll find amazing testimonials from... more...
Type 2 Diabetesby Patrick English; Gareth Williams
Informa Healthcare 2001; US$ 99.95This pocket-sized paperback provides accessible information on the diagnosis and treatment of diabetes related conditions. Compact and concise, each book is well-illustrated with colour photographs, line diagrams and tables. more...
Clinical Management of Hypertension in Diabetes: Pocketbookby Anthony H. Barnett
Informa Healthcare 2002; US$ 100.00This volume covers diabetes and vascular disease, hypertension and other risk factors, the evidence base for treatment of hypertension in diabetes, and the diagnosis and assessment of hypertension in the diabetic patient. more...
American Dietetic Association by American Dietetic Association (ADA); Margaret A. Powers
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 14.95The definitive guide to eating well and staying healthy with diabetes "Nutrition is pivotal to diabetes care. This book is a terrific tool for managing diabetes through good nutrition. It's a guide you can use every day-a treasure chest of advice on how to eat healthfully." -Richard M. Bergenstal, MD, Executive Director International Diabetes Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota From the American Dietetic Association comes this authoritative guide to choosing foods to control your blood sugar and maintain an active, healthy lifestyle. It provides the must-know basics of daily diabetes care-from designing a food plan and preventing low blood glucose levels to losing weight and carbohydrate counting-so you can personalize diabetes and food decisions... more...
The Evidence Base for Diabetes Careby Rhys Williams; W. Herman; A.-L. Kinmonth; N. J. Wareham
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 220.00This volume outlines what is meant by terms such as 'evidence based practice', 'systematic review', 'efficacy', 'effectiveness'. It summarises, in a systematic fashion, the current evidence on diabetes prevention and care to enable the reader to improve their professional practice. Furthermore, it promotes a critical attitude to the assessment of evidence and engenders enthusiasm for 'lifelong learning'. It also advises clinicians on what to do when there is little available evidence. Chapters consider the evidence base for the definition and classification of diabetes, as well as prevention, identification, treatment, education in IDDM and NIDDM. The final chapters look at the practical implications of translating this evidence into practice... more...
Delicious Desserts When You Have Diabetesby Sandy Kapoor
John Wiley & Sons, Inc. 2003; US$ 17.95How to prepare and enjoy delightful desserts when you have diabetes People with diabetes often believe that they cannot enjoy rich, delicious-tasting cooking--such as desserts. Professor, chef, and dietitian Sandy Kapoor proves them wrong, showing those who suffer from diabetes how they can fit desserts into a healthy plan of eating. Presenting over 200 mouth-watering recipes that anyone will enjoy, Kapoor teaches the reader to use healthy dessert cooking techniques and ingredients to transform high-fat, high-cholesterol, and high-sugar desserts into scrumptious healthy versions. Sandy Kapoor, PhD, RD, FADA (San Marino, CA), is a trained chef from the Culinary Institute of America, a registered dietitian, and a Fellow of the American Dietetic... more...
Atlas of the Diabetic Footby Nicholas Katsilambros; Nikolaos Tentolouris; Panagiotis Tsapogas; Eleftherios Dounis
John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. 2003; US$ 200.00Many foot problems in diabetes can be prevented and often the patients are misdiagnosed, or inappropriately referred or treated. This title will be of immense use to the audience as work of reference. Diabetes mellitus is the lack of insulin leading to uncontrolled carbohydrate metabolism, the breakdown of starches and sugars into smaller units that can be used by the body for energy. Foot ulcers occur in about 15% of diabetic patients in their lifetime and hospital admissions due to foot ulcers are very common. Foot problems mostly occur when there is nerve damage in the feet or when there is poor blood flow. * Contains colour photos and pictures * Examples for identification of the patients at risk for foot ulceration * Prompt diagnosis... more...









