1 The New Epidemic

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. Preface xii
5. 1 The New Epidemic 1
6. 2 Diagnosis 18
7. 3 Prevention 37
8. 4 Medical Complications 74
9. 5 Reproductive Health and Sexuality 112
10. 6 Psychosocial Impact 150
11. 7 Management of the Disease 178
12. 8 Common Questions and Resources 225
13. APPENDIXES
14. 1 Body Mass Index (BMI) Table 259
15. 2 Carbohydrate Counts for Common Fruits, Vegetables, Starches, and Dairy 262
16. 3 Sample Grocery List for Healthful Eating 264
17. 4 Choosing a Blood Glucose Meter 266
18. 5 Mixing Different Kinds of Insulin 269
19. 6 Disposing of Syringes 270
20. 7 Insulin Pumps and Other Insulin Delivery Systems 271
21. 8 Over-the-Counter Medications and Diabetes 273
22. 9 Complementary (Alternative Medicine) Treatments 274
23. 10 Your Diabetic Targets 276
24. Glossary of Terms 277
25. References 289
26. Acknowledgments 298
27. Index 299