The go-to step-by-step guide that walks you through the first days, weeks, and months of your diagnosis--fully revised and updated Gretchen Becker was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1996; over the past twenty years, she has educated herself on every aspect of the condition by reading medical texts and journals, talking with doctors, and corresponding with others who have type 2, sharing everything she's learned in a comprehensive, easy-to-use guide. Now in its third edition, The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes takes you through everything you need to learn and do in your first year with diabetes, offering the most up-to-date information on new medications and supplements. In clear and accessible language, Becker covers a wide range of practical, medical, and lifestyle issues, including: Coming to terms with your diagnosis Choosing the diet that's best for you The role of exercise in diabetes management Daily blood glucose testing routines Insurance issues Getting support And much more

About the Author
Gretchen Becker is the author of The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes, Prediabetes, and Stop Diabetes and a freelance editor specializing in science and medicine. She also owns and operates Cranberry Hill Farm in Vermont. www.gretchenbecker.com

Reviews
Brattleboro Reformer, 10/29/15 "The book...explains the science of diabetes in a way that the average patient can understand."



Book Information
ISBN 9780738218601
Author Allison Goldfine
Format Paperback
Page Count 400
Imprint Da Capo Lifelong
Publisher Hachette Books
Weight(grams) 490g
Dimensions(mm) 229mm * 154mm * 27mm