Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes by Stephanie A Eisenstat Md
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.
A sympathetic portrait of the myriad medical and psychosocial considerations that must be navigated for women to maintain healthy glucose levels and optimal quality of lifeFocusing primarily on Type 2 diabetes, [the authors] describe risk factors and gender and ethnic-specific conditions that influence progression of the disease. Because much damage (nerve, cardiovascular, kidney, retinal and dental) is done before symptoms appear, the authors stress early diagnosis and intensive management of glucose levels. Testing and monitoring methods, types of insulin and other medications, dietary strategies and daily schedules are presented clearly with charts, tables and lists for easy access. There are helpful sections on the effects of stress, illness, hormonal fluctuations and aging, as well as a discussion of gestational diabetes as it affects women with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. * Publishers Weekly *
Although there are many fine books about diabetes from the American Diabetes Association, this work is valuable for its focus on women. -- Barbara M. Bibel * Library Journal *
It’s refreshing to see a book that focuses on motivating, educating, and helping women to take charge of their health and diabetes. The authors offer a wonderfully personal approach for any woman with diabetes, and Every Woman’s Guide to Diabetes is an empowering tool to help her gain control, become diabetes-savvy, and form a plan of action. As an endocrinologist sensitive to issues of women with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, I strongly recommend this book—it’s a must-read. -- Sandra T. Foo, M.D., Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study, St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Medical Center
Women have unique issues with diabetes. If you’re a woman, are you at risk? Do you know how to find out or what to do about it? Here is thorough, concise information on who’s at risk, how to avoid or prolong avoidance of diabetes and, if diagnosed, how to manage it. Easy to read and informative, Every Woman’s Guide to Diabetes is a must-read for women seeking to avoid or deal with diabetes—and isn’t that all of us? -- Donna Zimmer, Consumer Connection
Although there are many fine books about diabetes from the American Diabetes Association, this work is valuable for its focus on women. -- Barbara M. Bibel * Library Journal *
It’s refreshing to see a book that focuses on motivating, educating, and helping women to take charge of their health and diabetes. The authors offer a wonderfully personal approach for any woman with diabetes, and Every Woman’s Guide to Diabetes is an empowering tool to help her gain control, become diabetes-savvy, and form a plan of action. As an endocrinologist sensitive to issues of women with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, I strongly recommend this book—it’s a must-read. -- Sandra T. Foo, M.D., Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study, St. Luke’s–Roosevelt Medical Center
Women have unique issues with diabetes. If you’re a woman, are you at risk? Do you know how to find out or what to do about it? Here is thorough, concise information on who’s at risk, how to avoid or prolong avoidance of diabetes and, if diagnosed, how to manage it. Easy to read and informative, Every Woman’s Guide to Diabetes is a must-read for women seeking to avoid or deal with diabetes—and isn’t that all of us? -- Donna Zimmer, Consumer Connection
Stephanie A. Eisenstat, M.D., is an internist with Women’s Health Associates at Massachusetts General Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine and Scholar at The Academy, Harvard Medical School. She directs a course for physicians in training, Trauma and Injury Control, and is coeditor, with Dr. Karen Carlson, of Primary Care of Women, one of the first medical textbooks devoted to the emerging specialty of women’s primary care. David M. Nathan, M.D., is Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Director of the Diabetes Center at Massachusetts General Hospital. He is the author of Beating Diabetes (Harvard Medical School Books). Ellen Barlow is a medical writer and owner of Barlow Communications.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780674027282 |
| ISBN 10 | 0674027280 |
| Title | Every Woman's Guide to Diabetes |
| Author | Stephanie A Eisenstat Md |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Harvard University Press |
| Year published | 2008-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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