Type 2 Diabetes for Beginners

by Phyllis Barrier

With this book readers learn how to take care of themselves or someone they love when diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Completely updated, this second edition of Type 2 Diabetes for Beginners provides insight and information on how to live with diabetes. Checking blood sugar, taking medications, planning meals, losing weight, combating stress and depression, and dealing with long-term diabetes problems are just a few of the topics covered in this friendly, easy-to-read guide.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

180 pages, Paperback

First published February 18, 2005

Reviews

[Romelle Bohannan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful with easy to understand basic information.

[Monica Willyard Moen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is an excellent book for those who are newly diagnosed with type two diabetes or prediabetes. It's tone is warm and friendly, and yet it shares the most important things a person needs to know. Reading this book felt like sitting down with an experienced friend at the kitchen table over a cup of coffee or tea.
I have type one diabetes, and I read this book because two of my loved ones have just been diagnosed with prediabetes. I wanted to know how to help and support them as well as understanding what they might be going through. I also wanted to know how their treatment might differ from mine so I don't give them wrong advice if asked.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although the "dialogue" between the author and her mother was a bit cheesy, this has been the best book I've read yet about how to be healthy with diabetes or prevent diabetes if you're prone to it. Very practical and simple. Encourages taking steps. I would highly recommend this to anyone who has pre-diabetes, diabetes 2 or has someone in their family with the disease.

[Jen Zamarron · Rating 5 out of 5]

While the conversations with her mom were simplistic and a little silly, the overall book was exactly what I needed. Great information for people unfamiliar with the disease. I now feel prepared, whereas before I felt completely overwhelmed and lost.

[Michael · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great direction, advice and support for the newly diagnoised and or family member of type 2 diabets.