Diabetes is a disease affecting nearly 21 million people with newly diagnosed diabetes based on their currency, relevance and recommendations received from …
Consumer Health Resources on Diabetes
Catherine Boss, Coordinator, Library Services, Booker Health Sciences Library, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune, NJ
Diabetes is a disease affecting nearly 21 million people with newly diagnosed cases increasing at an alarming rate Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life For people with diabetes, the body does not produce or properly use insulin Chances are that you or someone you know has diabetes I have compiled this list of some recommended consumer health resources on diabetes based on their currency, relevance and recommendations received from diabetics to help those living with diabetes or caring for someone with diabetes Books General American Association of Retired Persons AARP Living with Diabetes Sterling Publishing, 2007 ISBN: 9781402730122 Guide focuses on Type 2 Diabetes, the form most likely to develop in middle age or later, and includes information on how aging affects those with Type 1 Diabetes American Diabetes Association American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes 4th ed NY: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc, 2005 ISBN: 1580402372
Complete and authoritative source on diabetes, including how to manage types 1 and 2 and gestational diabetes, travel tips, working tips, and school tips Covers exercise, nutrition, sexual issues, day care, insulin regimens and medications American Diabetes Association Diabetes A to Z, 5th ed Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2003 ISBN: 158040183X Alphabetized reference to everything about diabetes, divided into over 50 different categories American Diabetes Association Diabetes Carbohydrate and Fat Gram Guide, 3rd ed McGraw-Hill Companies, 2006 ISBN: 158040247X Book provides four meal-planning methods including charts, pros and cons for each Includes nutritional information for generic and brand-name foods as well as fast foods American Diabetes Association Guide to Healthy Restaurant Eating, 3rd ed Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2005 ISBN: 1580402461 Revised and expanded edition containing restaurant nutrition facts of over 5000 menu items from more than 60 restaurant chains American Diabetes Association Official Pocket Guide to Diabetic Exchanges, 2nd ed Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2003 ISBN: 1580401821 Pocket-sized book that
readers can take to the grocery story or restaurant to assist in choosing the right kinds of foods or portion sizes Barnes, Darryl E Action Plan for Diabetes Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 2004 ISBN: 0736054596 Developed in cooperation with the American College of Sports Medicine, the book provides a guide to balancing nutrition and exercise and preventing complications associated with diabetes The book explains how to build strength, flexibility and endurance while monitoring and maintaining blood sugar levels and body weight
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Becker, Gretchen First year–Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed NY: Avalon Publishing Group, 2001 ISBN: 1569245460 Day by day guide for the first year after diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes Discusses treatment options, insurance issues, traveling tips, emotional issues, diet, and exercise Porter, Lance 28 Days to Diabetes Control NY: M Evans and Company, Inc, 2004 ISBN: 1590770412 A comprehensive guide to diabetes management Includes tips on lowering blood sugar, improving health and reducing risk of diabetes complications Reed, James W and Heath, Agiua Living With Diabetes Chicago, IL: Hilton Publishing Co, 2005 ISBN:
0974314404 Includes basic information on diabetes as well as dealing with feelings related to diabetes, eating smart, low blood sugar, working with health care providers and recipes Rosenthal, M Sara The Canadian Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook, 2nd ed Mississauga, Ontario, John Wiley Sons Canada, Ltd, 2004 ISBN: 0470834781 Comprehensive resource on Type 2 diabetes, including chapters on diabetes basics, how to maintain health eating and activity, how to test ones blood sugar and manages the highs and lows There is a section on diabetes and aging as well as heart disease, nerve damage and circulatory problems associated with diabetes Rubin, Alan L Diabetes for Dummies, 2nd ed Indianapolis, IN: Wiley Publishing, Inc, 2004 ISBN: 0764568205 The book, part of the For dummies series, includes causes, symptoms, side effects to medications, diets and exercise for diabetes management Helps the reader to make diet and exercise part of their treatment plan and prevent long-term complications Touchette, Nancy The Diabetes Problem Solver Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 1999 ISBN: 0540400091 Easy to read coverage of diabetes and its complications Comprehensive flowcharts at the front
of the book Includes a chapter designed just for kids Warshaw, Hope S and Kulkarni, Karmen ADA Complete Guide to Carb Counting Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2004 ISBN: 1580402038 Practical ways to count carbohydrates and simplify diabetes management Includes tips on carbohydrate counting for people using insulin pumps Cookbooks American Diabetes Association Complete Quick Hearty Diabetic Cookbook 2nd ed Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2007 ISBN: 978-1580402859 Contains more than 200 low-fat, calorie-controlled recipes with old-fashioned taste Based on a 1500 calorie-aday menu Every meal-specific recipe includes the same number of carbohydrates to help the reader keep blood sugar levels stable Reader can mix and match recipes according to tastes American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Heart Healthy Cookbook Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2004 ISBN: 1580401805 A cookbook of heart-healthy, diabetes friendly recipes The recipes, totaling over 150, have a good balance of the right kinds and amounts of fats and carbohydrates Better Homes and Gardens Biggest Book of Diabetic Recipes: More than 350
Great-Tasting Recipes for Living Well with Diabetes Meredith Books, 2005 ISBN: 9780696225819 Easy-to-read type menus with flexible calorie ranges, carbohydrate counts, and exchanges on every recipe
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Gaines, Fabiola D and Weaver, Roniece A Healthy Soul Food Cooking Alexandria, VA: Small Steps Press, 2007 ISBN: 9781580402279 Healthy recipes with authentic African-American flavor Includes information on reading food labels, making good food choices, building a nutritious meal plan and sensible eating when dining out Haas, Ellen Diabetes Fit Food: Over 200 Recipes from the Worlds Greatest Chefs Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2007 9781580402736 Organized by ingredient, the book is a collection of recipes and nutrition advice, in larger font and focusing on fresh and natural ingredients Each chapter has information on nutrition and health, what to look for, easy storage and preparation and best uses Reader, Diane, Bergerstal, Richard M and Doran, Maureen, ed Betty Crockers Diabetes Cookbook: Everyday Meals, Easy as 1-2-3 John Wiley Sons, Inc, 2003 0764567047 Easy to make recipes, each showing the number of Carbohydrate Choices per serving All food groups
included Food exchanges are also included Inspirational tips throughout the book from people living with diabetes Scott-Goodman, Barbara and Kalia Doner Diabetes Menu Cookbook: Delicious Special-Occasion Recipes for Family and Friends Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley Sons, 2007 9780471782469 Recipes for festive foods that stay within diabetes nutritional health guidelines Includes 22 mix and match menus for Thanksgiving, New Years open house, romantic Valentines Day dinner, Mothers Day brunch, Fathers Day barbecue Webb, Robyn Diabetic Meals in 30 minutes-or less Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2006 ISBN: 9781580402651 Quick, hearty and healthy recipes that fit into a busy schedule Recipes use fresh herbs, rich spices and aromatic vegetables to add flavor, savor, and taste Education American Diabetes Association Life with Diabetes, 3rd ed Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2004 ISBN: 1580402054 The book provides a diabetes education curriculum that incorporates behavioral and psychosocial aspects of 25 content areas complete with teaching Healthy Cookbook tips, visuals and handouts for classroom use, evaluation plans, suggested readings to assist patients in
learning the information and skills needed for diabetes self-care Stern, Rochelle L Can Mom Have a Piece of my Birthday Cake: What It Means to a Child when a Member of the Family Has Diabetes Tarentum, PA: Word Association Publishers, 2002 ISBN: 1891231952 Written from the perspective of a seven-year-old girl, the book offers a simple explanation of diabetes that children can understand Inspirational Edelman, Steven V Taking Control of Your Diabetes, 2nd ed West Islip, NY: Professional Communications, Inc, 2001 ISBN: 188473569X Dr Edelman is a physician who has lived with diabetes for over 30 years and cares for patients with the disease He uses humor, case presentations and expertise for other diabetes specialists to help inspire and motivate readers on how to live healthier and happier with diabetes Kirkham, Janette Mastering Your Diabetes: A Simple Plan for Taking Control of Your Healthand Your Life Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2003 ISBN: 1580401570 Written by a diabetes health care professional who has lived with diabetes for more than 25 years, the author provides inspiration for people to adapt to their new way of life with a sense of humor
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Juvenile Loy, Spike Nasmyth and Loy, Bo Nasmyth 487 Really Cook Tips for Kids With Diabetes Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2004 1580401910 This book is written by two brothers who have had diabetes since they were 7 and 6 years old They provide tips about playing sports and music, counting carbohydrates, using an insulin pump and organizing diabetes selfmanagement from a childs perspective Journals Diabetes Forecast Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association ISSN: 0095-8301 Published monthly by the American Diabetes Association, the journal is a practical guide for people with diabetes Content includes recipe cards, research profiles, advocacy news and inspirational reflections, as well as diabetes basics, news items and articles on healthy eating Diabetes Self-Management NY: RA Rapaport Publishing, Inc ISSN: 0741-6253 Published bimonthly, this consumer publication of the Diabetes Network features articles by experts in the field of diabetes Regular features include diabetes basics, news notes, information for parents, diabetes quiz, supermarket smarts, women diabetes, diabetes resources and recipe makeovers
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