The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Diabetes

by Sethu Reddy

Expert medical advice from one of the nation’s best treatment providers of diabetes and related conditions Diabetes is an epidemic among children and adults in the United States. More than 21 million people have diabetes and more than 54 million have prediabetes. Many millions more are at risk. In The Cleveland Clinic Guide to Diabetes , Dr. S. Sethu Reddy, one of the world’s foremost experts on diabetes, provides hope to millions by sharing the latest scientific studies and progress in fighting diabetes. This important resource gives readers the cutting-edge medical guidance Dr. Reddy offers his patients, • Critical, potentially life-saving information readers need to fight this disease • Information about the different types and causes of diabetes • The latest information on risk factors, treatment options, and why the choices people make can significantly impact their ultimate prognosis • Personal stories of those who have triumphed over diabetes • Plus, advice on how to make the necessary lifestyle choices to live an active and healthy life Cleveland Clinic is top-ranked for its endocrinology specialty, and is on the cutting-edge of diabetes research.

Genres: Health, Medical, Nonfiction

208 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Goldi Tewari · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an excellent resource for understanding diabetes. It offers practical tips for maintaining an active lifestyle and shares inspiring real-life stories of individuals managing diabetes. If you're new to the topic and want to learn about diabetes and its connection to heart health, this is a fantastic place to begin. Sharing some of the lines from the book:
-Although there is no data to suggest that dietary sugar causes diabetes, certainly taking in too many calories from one major source-whether it's carbohydrates, fats, or proteins-can lead you to put on weight gain and increase your chances of developing diabetes.

-If you look at "low fat," it's actually a measurable amount—3 grams or less of fat per serving as opposed to a percentage based on something else.

-Because if you have high blood sugar—let's say 200 mg/d-then even if it drops by 50 points to 150, you still won't fall into the hypoglycemic zone. However if your sugars are averaging between 100 and 120—a healthy level-you may occasionally experience low blood sugar reactions when you over exercise or wait too long between meals.

[Melissa]

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[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an informative book and had lots of great generalized information about diabetes. I think it would be great for someone who has recently been diagnosed.