Diabetes 101: A Patient Primer

Book excerpt: Diabetes 101: A Patient Primer is a publication outlining the disease process of Diabetes Mellitus. It discusses the fundamentals of disease mechanisms all the way through possible complications of this chronic disease. The book provides a basic road map for patients that have been diagnosed with diabetes and their families. There has been a significant advancement in the management of this common disease which has been addressed in this book. Important guidelines on health maintenance and managing diabetes with and without medications are discussed. The complications of diabetes have been extensively reviewed to clarify the potential risks of living with diabetes. In addition, special emphasis has been placed on unique situations pertaining to diabetics such as home management of diabetes, traveling with diabetes, diabetes and social life, as well as diabetes and obesity. This book is intended to serve as a companion to educate you to a healthier lifestyle and well-being