The Diabetes Answer Book

the long version

As of 2005, at least 7% of the population has diabetes. One and a half million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in people aged 20 years or older in 2005. Brand new to the Sourcebooks Answer Book series, The Diabetes Answer Book is a must-have shelf reference at a time when individuals are overwhelmed with confusing and often conflicting information. The Diabetes Answer Book is written in an easy-to-read Q&A format that explains confusing medical lingo and provides straightforward answers.Written by an experienced doctor who has done extensive research and collaborative work on diabetes, The Diabetes Answer Book includes 300 questions and answers, covering such topics as: What are the symptoms of hypoglycemia?If I am pregnant and have diabetes, what can I do to make sure my baby stays healthy? If I lose weight will my diabetes go away? Why does stress affect my blood glucose so much? What can I do to lower my risk of getting kidney damage? What is the best diet for someone with diabetes?