If you are one of the millions of Americans with Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults (LADA), you may not even know it. You may be one of the ten percent of people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes who actually have LADA. Even if you do know that you have LADA, sometimes called "diabetes 1.5," you're likely to be inundated with unhelpful advice and potentially harmful treatments, leaving you feeling confused and overwhelmed. That was Jacqueline Haskins' experience. After visiting five doctors before getting helpful guidance, and realizing there wasn't a friendly "how-to" book meant for the general public about LADA-she decided to write one.

Thoroughly researched, empathetic, and practical, Kickass Healthy LADA shares Haskins's hard-earned expertise. Medically reviewed and vetted, this go-to guide provides critical information and insights, including:


* A detailed breakdown of the different diabetes diagnoses

* What makes LADA different and how to find the best treatment team

* Insulin: what it is, what it does, and how to know if we need more of this natural hormone

* Tools for good health with LADA, including food and nutrition advice

* Introducing Carb-Craft: how to safely enjoy the foods you love

With a biologist's keen eye, a patient-advocate's tenacity, and the humour of a trusted friend, Haskins offers an essential toolkit for anyone diagnosed with LADA.

About the Author

Jacqueline Haskins is a biologist-writer: after 30 fun and adventurous years of field biology, she now-to her wonder and delight-gets paid to hang out in a bookstore. Jacqueline received her Masters in Biostatistics from the University of Washington and her Masters in Creative Writing from Northwest Institute of Literary Arts. Her work appears in dozens of publications including The Iowa Review, River Teeth, Raven Chronicles and Terrain's Letters to America series. She has been nominated for a Pushcart; featured by "The Humble Essayist;" and been a finalist or winner in several contests including Oregon Quarterly's Northwest Perspectives. She lives in Cascade Mts, WA.
Dr. Maury Hafermann, MD, graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College, and obtained his medical doctorate from the University of Washington, graduating with honors and as a member of the AOA Honor Society. Dr. Hafermann practiced as a family medicine specialist for over twenty years, and has an interest in auto-immune conditions such as LADA, and in medicinal nutrition. He lives in Leavenworth, WA.

Book Information
ISBN 9780306830730
Author Jacqueline Haskins
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Da Capo Press Inc
Publisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 400g
Dimensions(mm) 228mm * 150mm * 28mm