The Secrets of Living and Loving with Diabetes: Three Experts Answer Questions You've Always Wanted to Ask

by Janis Roszler R.D. C.D.E L.D.N. R.D. C.D.E L.D.N., William H. Polonsky, Steven V. Edelman

When individuals are diagnosed with diabetes, their lives and the lives of those closest to them change dramatically. Every aspect of life is affected—eating, socializing, sexual relationships, even their financial status. In order to maintain a healthy emotional and loving bond, it is important that everyone--friends, relatives and spouses alike--take an honest look at what it is, the upheaval that it may create and the closeness that it can inspire. This book discusses, with humor and openness, the most intimate issues that individuals need to know about diabetes.
The Guide to Living and Loving with Diabetes answers this need. It offers medical information, clear guidance, easily understood research data, skill building exercises, soul-searching questionnaires, and personal anecdotes. The light-hearted format provides an abundance of valuable tips and advice. It is a friendly, non-technical publication that will leave each reader feeling comforted and informed. Each chapter contains the combined wisdom of three diabetes experts who have over 50 years of diabetes experience between them. Each offers different ways to not only survive with diabetes, but to thrive.

188 pages, Paperback

First published November 5, 2004

Reviews

[Juney · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was Ok. For me, being a Type 1 Diabetic myself , I found this book was meant to appeal to those who live with someone affected with Diabetes or is trying to better understand all of the details of how to cope with that situation in a constructuve and helpful manner without being too over-bearing rather then a direct guide for Diabetics themselves.
It is a good guide for those who support someone living with the condition and has some helpful suggestion and questionaires/quizes to assist in understanding. Suggestions of how to get the whole situation to work for those either coping with or supporting someone with Diabetes.
Persoanlly for myself- I did not find it extremely useful how I am planning on handing it around to those around me who it is best suited for!

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

You can gain control of this disease and reach a level of confidence in your manangement and relationships.