A Diabetic Doctor Looks at Diabetes: His and YoursAbstract: Committed to the view that diabetes can be an added dimension to an active and productive life rather than a stroke of ill fate, this book provides a comprehensive exploration into the field of diabetes. The nature of the disease, different types, urine testing, home blood sugar monitoring, diabetic diets/exchange lists, exercise, pregnancy, traveling with diabetes, and diabetes after age 50 comprise some of the topics addressed. A recommended reading list is included. |
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Types of Diabetes | 5 |
The Natural Course of Diabetes | 11 |
Making the Diagnosis | 22 |
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