The Smart Womans Guide To Diabetes

Author : Amy Stockwell Mercer
Publisher : Demos Health
ISBN 13 : 9781936303137
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.32/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes written by Amy Stockwell Mercer and published by Demos Health. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the 17 million Americans who have diabetes, approximately 9.3 of that number are women. And it appears that number of women with diabetes is increasing each year. Diabetes is particularly difficult for women in large part due to the hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle, changes that affect blood sugar levels. As a consequence women with diabetes have higher rates of chest pain, heart attack, coronary heart disease and stroke. And women with diabetes face special challenges. The Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes provides advice, tips, and research from a diverse community of women living with diabetes. It provides practical insight and references for the optimal management of diabetes from women living with the disease as well as doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and educators. Personal anecdotes from nearly one hundred women throughout the book reveal both the good and the bad of living with diabetes, including the frustration, sense of shame, sense of isolation as well as the capacity for strength and the opportunity for growth. The Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes lets you know that you are not alone but rather it will make you feel like you are sitting in your favorite coffee shop with your friends who share the same disease. Special Features of Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes include: Personal anecdotes on a wide variety of topics are in every chapter Authentic advice from women living with diabetes Expert tips from female endocrinologists, educators, and nutritionists who are also living with diabetes Comprehensive in scope this books examines all the challenges and issues women with diabetes face Research and statistics are provided for each topic "

Author : Amy Stockwell Mercer
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant
ISBN 13 : 9781459635050
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes written by Amy Stockwell Mercer and published by ReadHowYouWant. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the 17 million Americans who have diabetes, approximately 9.3 of that number are women. And it appears that number of women with diabetes is increasing each year. Diabetes is particularly difficult for women in large part due to the hormonal changes associated with the menstrual, changes that affect blood sugar levels. As a consequence women with diabetes have higher rates of cheat pain, heart attack, coronary heart disease and stroke. And women with diabetes face special challenges. "The Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes" provides advice, tips, and research from a diverse community of women living with diabetes. It provides practical insight and references for the optimal management of diabetes from women living with the disease as well as doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and educators. Personal anecdotes from nearly one hundred women throughout the book reveal both the good and the bad of living with diabetes, including the frustration, sense of shame, sense of isolation as well as the capacity for strength and the opportunity for growth. "The Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes" lets you know that you are not alone but rather it will make you feel like you are sitting in your favorite coffee shop with your friends who share the same disease. Special features of "Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes" include: personal anecdotes on a wide variety of topics are in every chapter; authentic advice from women living with diabetes; expert tips from female endocrinologists, educators, and nutritionists who are also living with diabetes; comprehensive in scope this books examines all the challenges and issues women with diabetes face; research and statistics are provided for each topic.

Author : Amy Mercer
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
ISBN 13 : 193630337X
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Smart Woman's Guide to Eating Right with Diabetes written by Amy Mercer and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In these pages you will read the collected stories from interviews with people living with diabetes, type 1 and type 2, as well as experts in the field of nutrition. The stories are wide ranging and offer a glimpse into a variety of diets, from low carbohydrate to vegetarianism to raw food and the standard American diet.

Author : Amy Stockwell Mercer
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617050709
Total Pages : 233 pages
Book Rating : 4.01/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes written by Amy Stockwell Mercer and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2011-07-15 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Of the 17 million Americans who have diabetes, approximately 9.3 of that number are women. And it appears that number of women with diabetes is increasing each year. Diabetes is particularly difficult for women in large part due to the hormonal changes associated with the menstrual cycle, changes that affect blood sugar levels. As a consequence women with diabetes have higher rates of chest pain, heart attack, coronary heart disease and stroke. And women with diabetes face special challenges. The Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes provides advice, tips, and research from a diverse community of women living with diabetes. It provides practical insight and references for the optimal management of diabetes from women living with the disease as well as doctors, nurses, nutritionists, and educators. Personal anecdotes from nearly one hundred women throughout the book reveal both the good and the bad of living with diabetes, including the frustration, sense of shame, sense of isolation as well as the capacity for strength and the opportunity for growth. The Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes lets you know that you are not alone but rather it will make you feel like you are sitting in your favorite coffee shop with your friends who share the same disease. Special Features of Smart Woman's Guide to Diabetes include: Personal anecdotes on a wide variety of topics are in every chapter Authentic advice from women living with diabetes Expert tips from female endocrinologists, educators, and nutritionists who are also living with diabetes Comprehensive in scope this books examines all the challenges and issues women with diabetes face Research and statistics are provided for each topic

Author : Amy Stockwell Mercer
Publisher : Demos Medical Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1617051241
Total Pages : 338 pages
Book Rating : 4.41/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Smart Woman's Guide to Eating Right with Diabetes written by Amy Stockwell Mercer and published by Demos Medical Publishing. This book was released on 2012-11-29 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When diagnosed with diabetes the first thing a person asks is what food they can eat. This book educates people living with diabetes about different diets available in an informative, thoughtful and user-friendly way. This book really offers advice that will enable readers to find what works best for them. Each chapter focuses on a different type of diet such as: low carb, vegetarian, high carb/low fat, and more. Each offers solid research and the latest findings on these diets in Amy Stockwell's approachable voice. In depth profiles of type 1 and type 2 men and women who have had success with these diets are included as well as tips, "my favorite recipes," and personal advice. Factual information is provided from professional nutritionists, educators and endocrinologists. This book will encourage you to eat right and reads like a conversation with a good friend.

Author : Stephanie A. EISENSTAT
Publisher : Harvard University Press
ISBN 13 : 0674034449
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.40/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes written by Stephanie A. EISENSTAT and published by Harvard University Press. This book was released on 2009-06-30 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women have long needed a book devoted to their unique issues with diabetes. This up-to-date and practical guide advocates simple lifestyle changes that can help women reduce their risk of getting diabetes or, if already diagnosed, prevent the disease's most serious complications.

Author : Janet Horn (M.D.)
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1572245565
Total Pages : 298 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife and Beyond written by Janet Horn (M.D.) and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2008 with total page 298 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Smart women understand that taking care of their health is essential to maintaining an active lifestyle. This comprehensive guide shows you how to work with your body instead of against it to stay healthy and happy through menopause and beyond. Written by two practicing doctors who have been close girlfriends since they met during medical training at the Johns Hopkins Hospital,The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife and Beyond includes the doctors' own personal experiences, patient stories from their medical practices, and all the information you need to age with good health, grace, and humor. Includes the information you need to: Care for your whole body to prevent common diseases Learn which health issues are normal, which are serious, and what to do about them Overcome memory loss, depression, and anxiety Understand menopause and hormone replacement therapy Nourish and protect your skin and hair Choose the right vitamin supplements for you Find out whether or not treatments like massage and acupuncture will work for you Know when to share your concerns with your doctor or healthcare practitioner Create a personal Health Maintenance Schedule to keep your health on track The Smart Woman's Guide to Midlife and Beyond is a complete, holistic, and state-of-the-art road map for any woman who is motivated to become a more effective steward of her health. The authors' relaxed, personal, and insightful style makes critical health information accessible. This book is a must-have for any woman inspired to improve her health trajectory. -Mark C. Pettus MD, FACP, medical director of the Kripalu Institute for Integrated Healing and author ofIt's All in Your Head There is no doubt that women past the age of fifty have different health issues than younger women-a fact often overlooked by many physicians. These women need to know how to care for their maturing bodies. Drs. Horn and Miller explore the full spectrum of mature women's health issues in a candid, conversational manner that integrates the body, mind, and spirit. A much-needed book. -Kevin Soden, MD, host ofHealthline on Retirement Living Television I have often wished that there were a doctor in my family I could ask for health advice. If you have shared this desire, you'll love this book. It's a practical insider's guide to what maturing women need to be thinking about, and it's written as though the authors were concerned friends talking with you. Drs. Horn and Miller have superb training and years of practical experience caring for women patients. It shows on every page of this excellent book. -Judge Glenda Hatchett, star of the nationally syndicated television program Judge Hatchett The authors' approach is accessible and entertaining. These are the doctor girlfriends you want to call because they know everything about the area of your concern-not only from their medical practices, but also from their own personal experiences. -Robin Wolaner, founder of Parenting magazine and founder and CEO of TeeBeeDee (tbd.com), an online network for people over forty This is the girlfriends' guide to taking charge of your health. And these girlfriends are doctors. A winning combination! -Ari Brown, MD, pediatrician and author ofBaby 411

Author : Brandy Barnes
Publisher : American Diabetes Association
ISBN 13 : 1580405290
Total Pages : 234 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Woman's Guide to Diabetes written by Brandy Barnes and published by American Diabetes Association. This book was released on 2014-12-09 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by two successful and down-to-earth women living with diabetes, A Woman's Guide to Diabetes offers frank discussions about the unique issues that women with all types of diabetes face, both personally and with family and friends. New topics are introduced and explored through the personal journeys and experiences of Brandy Barnes and Natalie Strand, who were both diagnosed with diabetes during their teenage years. Topics include mental and physical wellness, the role of hormones at different stages and events in a woman's life, sexuality, relationships, exercise and athleticism, travel, and careers. A Woman's Guide to Diabetes offers an open, honest, and complete resource to help women with diabetes understand their unique experiences and opportunities.

Author : Wanda D Balch
Publisher : Independently Published
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.23/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sugar Smart Eats written by Wanda D Balch and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sugar Smart Eats: A Woman's Guide to Diabetes Wellness" by Wanda D. Balch is a empowering and insightful companion for women navigating the challenges of diabetes. Authored by a seasoned expert, this book seamlessly combines practical advice with a collection of 80 mouthwatering recipes tailored to support diabetes management. Wanda D. Balch's expertise shines through as she guides women on a journey to wellness, offering a diverse range of delicious and nutritious recipes that prioritize both health and taste. Take charge of your well-being with this comprehensive guide that merges culinary joy with mindful nutrition. Order your copy today and embark on a flavorful path to a healthier, more balanced life.

Author : Jennifer Gregg
Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
ISBN 13 : 1572245166
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Diabetes Lifestyle Book written by Jennifer Gregg and published by New Harbinger Publications. This book was released on 2007 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can dramatically help individuals with type 2 diabetes make the lifestyle changes necessary for good health. This book develops the results of the latest research on ACT into a radical new approach that can lead to a better life for many sufferers.