The Diabetes Self-Care Method : The Breakthrough Program of Self-Management That Will Help You Lead a Better, Freer, More Normal Life

Los Angeles, CA, U.S.A.: Lowell House, 1990. Paperback. As New. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ISBN:0929923294. The Breakthrough Program of Self-Management That Will Help You Lead a Better, Freer, More Normal Life. Drs. Charles Peters on and Lois Jovanovic-Peterson were the pioneers of the Diabetes Self-Care Method seminar, an innovative, successfully proven program designed to teach diabetics how to achieve effective self-health m anagement for a freer, more balanced lifestyle. Together they wrote The Diabetes Self-Care Method, the 1st book to address the real need for an ongoing self-care program. Now, this newer and updated edition features the information from that five-day seminar as well as the latest research available on self-care methods. In concise and simple terms, The Diabetes Self-Care Method teaches the proper techniques for achieving and maintaining optimum control and avoiding complications. For this revised version, Drs. Peterson and Jovanovic-Peterson have supplied a special chapter on Alcohol and Diabetes, providing you with the latest findings on what alcohol does to a diabetic's system and how to stay in control of diabetes if you decide to drink. The book also contains the most current in formation about the basicsprovided in the 1st edition, such as food and insulin dosage adjustments, exercise therapy, glucose monitoring options with or without a reflectance meter, diabetes medications, and blood glucose swings and your mood. In addition, Drs. Peterson and Jovanovic-Peterson also address such specific concerns as food and meal planning, pregnancy, and travel and prov i de you with a special section on how to address problem situations and the latest methods of treatment. This complete self-care method is an easy-to-understand home program that will help you take control of your diabetes and enjoy the rest of your life-in style..