Diabetes Head to Toe: Everything You Need to Know about Diagnosis, Treatment, and Living with Diabetes

by Rita Rastogi Kalyani, Mark D. Corriere, Thomas W. Donner

A comprehensive, easy-to-follow guide to understanding and managing your diabetes.
Silver Winner of the Benjamin Franklin Awards (Health & Fitness) by the Independent Book Publishers Association; Winner of the Best Book Award ( Medical Reference) by the American Book Fest; Silver Winner of Book Award (Education) by the National Health Information Awards
Diabetes Head to Toe is an invaluable resource for anyone living with diabetes. It includes everything you should know about the disease―straight from the experts. The authors, all doctors who specialize in diabetes care, offer simple explanations and essential advice on all things diabetes.
Accessible and concise, Diabetes Head to Toe presents information at a glance, with conversational prose and easy-to-digest bullet points. Each chapter begins with a short introduction and includes helpful sections on "What You Need to Know" and "What Does It All Mean?" Other notable features include "Tips," "Myths and Facts," and frequently asked questions. In addition to defining medical concepts in everyday language while tackling core topics, such as patient dietary needs and lifestyle changes, this book contains unique coverage of
* how to prevent and diagnose diabetes
* the many complications―head to toe―that people with diabetes can develop
* diabetes in diverse populations, including children and adults
* new treatments for diabetes and how they work
* common interactions between diabetes medications and other drugs
* medical conditions that occur more frequently in people with diabetes, including eye disease, heart disease, kidney problems, depression, nerve damage, and sexual problems
* cutting-edge diabetes technologies and the costs, benefits, and limitations of various devices
* legal considerations that everyone with diabetes should keep in mind
More than 50 illustrations illuminate key points, while a two-color format allows readers to quickly identify the information they are seeking. Aimed at people with diabetes, family members, teachers, physicians, nurses, dietitians, pharmacists, specialists, and anyone else who cares about the health of diabetes patients, this up-to-date book will help readers recognize the early warning signs before diabetes-related difficulties arise, ensuring a long, healthy life.

Genres: Nonfiction

344 pages, Paperback

Published December 18, 2018

Reviews

[M · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a well-researched compendium of all things diabetes. Comprehensive in its coverage of diabetes.
The format in which information is presented and overall organization makes this book easy to use as a valuable resource.
Only thing lacking was coverage of the common foods (diet) and their impact on blood sugar levels (I understand that diet is a whole another subject and controversial at that but the scientific information on common foods would have been great.)

[Linda Shepherd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most up-to-date book on diabetes. Covers what happens to the organs, the latest pumps available, and the problems with transplantation.

[Annarella · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm diabetic and this book was a must read.
It's full of explanations, tips and advice.
It's well researched, clear and engaging.
Highly recommended.
Many thanks to Johns Hopkins University Press and Edelweiss for this ARC

[Deborah Kinsland · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written...just needed solutions to some issies

[Gustavo Gomez, Ph.D. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Although this an award-winning book I found the Information typical of a diabetes book.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title is totally appropriate.....it's a real comprehensive book about diabetes. Easily readable, & easy to understand.

[Sara Goldenberg · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not great