Diabetes Mellitus in Children

Diabetes Mellitus in Children
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 141602753X
ISBN-13 : 9781416027539
Rating : 4/5 (3X Downloads)

Synopsis Diabetes Mellitus in Children by : Mark A. Sperling

JDRF Teen Toolkit

JDRF Teen Toolkit
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ISBN-10 : 061587035X
ISBN-13 : 9780615870359
Rating : 4/5 (5X Downloads)

Synopsis JDRF Teen Toolkit by : Moira McCarthy

Navigating the teen years with Type 1 diabetes can be difficult. This guide will help parents and teens make the journey much more pleasant - and even an enjoyable experience.

Caring for Diabetes in Children and Adolescents

Caring for Diabetes in Children and Adolescents
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Total Pages : 216
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ISBN-10 : 0957944330
ISBN-13 : 9780957944336
Rating : 4/5 (30 Downloads)

Synopsis Caring for Diabetes in Children and Adolescents by : Geoffery Richard Ambler

"Caring for diabetes in children and adolescents is a challenging task for families and their health professionals. Education and knowledge are essential elements in being able to look after your child’s diabetes from day to day and in special situations. This resource aims to provide this information for you. It will help you revise and build on your knowledge from your diabetes education and also serve as a ready reference when new situations arise."--Publisher's website.

Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes

Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes
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Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Total Pages : 200
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ISBN-10 : 9781680992991
ISBN-13 : 1680992996
Rating : 4/5 (91 Downloads)

Synopsis Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes by : Patrick McAllister

Valuable tips, tricks, and advice from a veteran young adult with Type 1 diabetes. Type 1 diabetes (T1D) can be a daunting diagnosis, especially for a young kid or a teen. Patrick McAllister knows. Diagnosed with T1D at age twelve, McAllister’s life changed forever, and he faced an uncertain future of insulin shots, diet regulations, and high school. If only I had a roadmap, he thought. So, years after he learned things the hard way, he decided to write one. Whether it is managing mood swings, hormones, or blood sugar levels, Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes is the ultimate teenager’s and young adult’s handbook for surviving, thriving, and flourishing with T1D during one of the most terrifying, yet exciting, phases of your life. Many think of T1D as a scary disease that is sporadic and uncontrollable, but after eight years of dealing with the literal and figurative highs and lows of T1D, McAllister has learned that it is more a lifestyle change. These pages detail a framework for every situation you could possibly imagine involving T1D, from coming home from the hospital after your diagnosis to preparing to leave your nest for freshman year at college. Learn how to: Count carbohydrates, pump insulin like a pro, and correct irregular blood sugar levels Tell your friends, get good grades, and survive school Play sports with the right game-plan Navigate sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll And more! Type 1 diabetes stinks, but you don’t have to go through it blind and alone! Some have learned it the hard way, but Highs & Lows of Type 1 Diabetes will ensure that you will take control of your T1D diagnosis, conquer your adolescent years, and live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Getting a Grip on Diabetes

Getting a Grip on Diabetes
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Publisher : American Diabetes Association
Total Pages : 168
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ISBN-10 : 1580400531
ISBN-13 : 9781580400534
Rating : 4/5 (31 Downloads)

Synopsis Getting a Grip on Diabetes by : Spike Loy

Two teenagers with diabetes have partnered with a diabetes expert to put together an easy-to-read, fun, and useful guide for children and teens. They provide helpful hints on how to deal with diabetes at school, pursue sports to the fullest, travel with diabetes, be prepared in emergencies, and more.

Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Related Disorders

Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Related Disorders
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Publisher : American Diabetes Association
Total Pages : 1093
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ISBN-10 : 9781580405096
ISBN-13 : 1580405096
Rating : 4/5 (96 Downloads)

Synopsis Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Related Disorders by : Guillermo Umpierrez

Nearly 100 of the world's leading medical researchers and clinicians share their expertise on the diagnosis, treatment, and care of people with diabetes mellitus. This newly revised sixth edition is a comprehensive guide to type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes. New diabetes treatment strategies include medical nutrition therapy with diabetes diet and exercise programs. This guide covers the latest research on diabetes medication and technology with insulin-pump therapy, insulin secretagogues, incretin mimetics, and medications for obesity, as well as advances in diabetes prevention. Family care topics include diabetes in pregnancy, diabetic ketoacidosis, childhood obesity, and type 2 diabetes in children. Other topics include glycemic control, diabetes complications and comorbidities, diabetes mellitus therapy in different patient groups, and much more. This is an excellent resource for physicians seeking to provide the most current treatment for their patients. Therapy for Diabetes Mellitus and Related Disorders is the most comprehensive clinical reference work available on the disease.

The Diabetes Lifestyle Book

The Diabetes Lifestyle Book
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Publisher : New Harbinger Publications
Total Pages : 242
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ISBN-10 : 9781572245167
ISBN-13 : 1572245166
Rating : 4/5 (67 Downloads)

Synopsis The Diabetes Lifestyle Book by : Jennifer Gregg

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can dramatically help individuals with type 2 diabetes make the lifestyle changes necessary for good health. This book develops the results of the latest research on ACT into a radical new approach that can lead to a better life for many sufferers.

Diabetes Information for Teens, 3rd Ed.

Diabetes Information for Teens, 3rd Ed.
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Publisher : Infobase Holdings, Inc
Total Pages : 514
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ISBN-10 : 9780780817388
ISBN-13 : 0780817389
Rating : 4/5 (88 Downloads)

Synopsis Diabetes Information for Teens, 3rd Ed. by : James Chambers

Offers basic consumer health information for teens about diagnosing and managing different forms of diabetes and preventing complications.

Real Life Parenting of Kids with Diabetes

Real Life Parenting of Kids with Diabetes
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Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1580400833
ISBN-13 : 9781580400831
Rating : 4/5 (33 Downloads)

Synopsis Real Life Parenting of Kids with Diabetes by : Virginia Nasmyth Loy

Virginia Loy has been the chief engineer behind the successful management of her two sons’ diabetes for more than 12 years. Her sons, Spike and Bo Loy, have written a book to help kids growing up with diabetes,Getting a Grip on Diabetes, and now Virginia makes her own contribution to parents of children with diabetes. Virginia reveals her organized, experienced, and practical advice for helping children cope with and manage their diabetes from elementary school through college.