Whether you have just been diagnosed with diabetes or have been living with the disease for a while, you will find all the information you need to lead an active, healthy life in the thoroughly updated, fifth edition of the AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION COMPLETE GUIDE TO DIABETES. This user-friendly book discusses the latest advancements in patient-focused care while providing the kind of trusted, in-depth advice that people expect from the American Diabetes Association®.

The AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION COMPLETE GUIDE TO DIABETES is the authoritative home reference. It has a new, clear, easy-to-follow format. Each chapter begins with a list of topics while definition boxes that give simple descriptions of technical terms are strategically placed throughout the text.

Readers will learn about proper nutrition and exercise, how to manage blood glucose levels, use a meter or insulin pump, deal with family life and travel, prevent complications, handle emergencies, and much more. New sections include information about women's health,

men's health, and mental health in relation to diabetes, commentary about insurance and the impact of health reform, plus updates about the latest blood glucose technology and continuous blood glucose monitors.

The book is divided into the following parts:

Diabetes 101
Twenty-six million people in the United States have diabetes. This section explains what diabetes is, traces the early history of diabetes, includes a list of famous people with the disease, and presents in-depth discussions of glucose and insulin.

Types of Diabetes
Part II discusses the symptoms, causes, and differences among type 1, type 2, and gestational diabetes, and what role insulin plays in each. In addition, there is a brief overview of management and treatment options that is expanded upon in later chapters.

Monitoring Diabetes
Monitoring blood glucose daily is the backbone of a diabetes management plan. This section explains who should monitor, how often, and when to do extra checks. There is also an in-depth discussion about various self-monitoring tools, such as lancets, test strips, continuous glucose monitors, and logbooks, as well as what to do during a blood glucose emergency.

Managing Your Diabetes
To prevent long-term complications such as heart and nerve disease, it's essential to keep blood glucose levels as close as possible to the level of someone without diabetes. This part helps individuals choose the best level. The expanded sections on meal planning and nutrition, physical activity and exercise, new types of insulin, and the latest medications, help anyone with diabetes maintain a realistic blood glucose level.

Complications of Diabetes
Among the most difficult challenges about living with diabetes is worrying about long-term complications. It's true that people with diabetes have a higher risk of hearing, eye, kidney, and nerve disease than other people. However, it is possible to take steps to reduce the risk of these problems. This section includes warning signs of complications and describes medically proven methods to prevent them.

There is also information about how diabetes affects men and women differently. Women need to consider menstruation, birth control, pregnancy, menopause and sexual health when developing a diabetes management plan. Men with diabetes are often concerned about erectile dysfunction and low testosterone levels.

Diabetes and Health Care
This section gives tips on creating a health care team, including a primary care provider and other specialists such as a diabetes educator, registered dietitian, eye doctor, podiatrist, or pharmacist. Personal needs as well as cost and insurance coverage affect the composition of the team. There's also information about the most common types of health insurance, plus advice on dealing with denied insurance claims, preparing for hospital stays and surgeries, and finding an assisted living facility or home care.

Life with Diabetes
Diabetes adds to the complexities of everyday life, and takes effort, energy, and determination to manage. This section highlights common feelings and concerns that people with diabetes face, and presents strategies for managing these emotions and situations.

There are discussions about the most frequent sources of tensions in families, such as mealtimes or a child with diabetes. The book also proposes ways to manage diabetes at work, school, or during travel, including tips for talking with bosses, colleagues, teachers, or airport security. The guide truly prepares readers for any situation.

Resources
The last part of the book contains a complete resource section, filled with sample forms and worksheets for medical management plans. There is also an extensive index listing organizations that offer help for people with diabetes.

Whether you have type 1, type 2, or gestational diabetes, the AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION COMPLETE GUIDE TO DIABETES is the perfect, one-stop resource that will help you live an active, healthy life.

The American Diabetes Association® is leading the fight against the deadly consequences of diabetes and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The Association funds research to prevent, cure, and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. For more information, please call the American Diabetes Association at 1-800-DIABETES (1-800-342- 2383) or visit www.diabetes.org. Information from both these sources is available in English and Spanish.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION COMPLETE GUIDE TO DIABETES: the Ultimate Home Reference from the Diabetes Experts is available at http://Shopdiabetes.org, at bookstores nationwide, or by calling 1-800-ADA-6733 (1-800-232-6733).