May 13, 2024
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Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects how your body turns food into energy. There are two main types of diabetes: type 1 and type 2. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that causes your body to attack the cells in your pancreas that make insulin. Insulin is a hormone that helps glucose, or sugar, get from your blood into your cells. Without insulin, your blood sugar levels can get too high.
Type 2 diabetes is the most common type of diabetes. It occurs when your body does not make enough insulin or does not use insulin well. This can also cause your blood sugar levels to get too high.
If you have diabetes, it is important to manage your blood sugar levels. This can help prevent serious health problems, such as heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, and blindness. There are a number of things you can do to manage your blood sugar levels, including eating a healthy diet, getting regular exercise, and taking medication if needed.
Understanding Diabetes Prevention
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Reading list
We've selected 11 books
that we think will supplement your
learning. Use these to
develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a
deeper understanding of the topics covered in
Diabetes Prevention.
Practical guide to diabetes prevention in clinical practice. Collins professor of medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the director of the UNC Diabetes Prevention Program.
Practical guide to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), which has been shown to be effective in preventing or delaying the onset of type 2 diabetes. Kelley professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego, and the director of the DPP.
Comprehensive guide to diabetes management, written by the American Diabetes Association. It covers everything from diagnosis and treatment to diet and exercise.
Comprehensive guide to diabetes prevention for health professionals. Ryan professor of nursing at the University of California, San Francisco, and the director of the UCSF Diabetes Prevention Program.
Comprehensive guide to managing diabetes and preventing its complications. Bernstein physician and a pioneer in the field of diabetes care.
Is written for the layperson with a focus on the practical steps one can actually do to prevent diabetes. It gives a comprehensive overview and covers everything from diet and exercise to sleep and stress management. Spero serves as clinical assistant professor of medicine at the Center for Metabolism and Endocrine Disease of the University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine.
Comprehensive guide to prediabetes, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes if not treated. Barnard clinical professor of medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences and the president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine.
Presents a revolutionary new approach to diabetes prevention and reversal, based on the latest scientific research. Fung physician and the author of several books on diabetes and obesity.
Comprehensive guide to understanding and controlling diabetes. Henderson registered nurse and certified diabetes educator with over 20 years of experience in the field.
Practical guide to balancing blood sugar and reversing diabetes. Hyman physician and the director of the UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts.
Provides a holistic approach to diabetes prevention and reversal, with a focus on diet, exercise, and stress management. Christianson naturopathic doctor and the author of several books on natural health.
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