Diabetes

Abstract: This guide for diabetics covers many topics that will help individuals with diabetes cope with their condition and needs and improve the quality of their lives. Several chapters focus on a description of diabetes, keeping blood sugar on target, and appropriate use of insulin and antidiabetes medication. Discussion of diet includes use of the exchange system; proper balance of carbohydrates, protein, and fat; guidance for weight loss, and high-fiber diets. Menus are provided for high-fiber maintenance diets, and a fiber table is included. Advice on coping with diabetes in everyday life is offered, including such topics as eating out, traveling, doctor visits, urine testing, the effects of stress, marriage, telling friends about your diabetes, and problems diabetics can face. (as).