Medicine: Diabetes Books

Book SynopsisDiagnosed with type-2 or non-insulin dependent diabetes in 1996, Gretchen Becker educated herself on every aspect of this chronic condition by reading medical books, talking with doctors, listening to her own body and using the Internet to communicate daily with other people with diabetes. Now, as a patient-expert, she guides all those newly diagnosed through everything they need to learn and do in the crucial first year after diagnosis. This indispensable guide simplifies but never patronises and offers a wider approach than any so far adhered to by doctors. It answers all the questions that assail the newly diagnosed: How to cope with daily maintenance? How to make sense of the terminology about measurement of blood-glucose levels? How to build self-knowledge and confidence? How, overall, best to adjust to life with diabetes.Trade ReviewThe most practical and useful guide to diabetes that I have ever seen. Gretchen Becker understands how diabetes feels and what diabetics need to know. * Richard Podell, Clinical Professor, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Medical School *

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Book SynopsisEndocrinology is a complex specialty that spans a wide range of diseases, disorders, and conditions. The field is now moving toward an increasingly personalized approach to patient management, with a greater focus on mechanisms of disease and biomarkers. Written by internationally renowned specialists, the second edition of Endocrinology in Clinical Practice provides a cutting-edge, problem-orientated approach to the management of clinical problems in endocrinology.Highlights of the new edition include: An overview of neuroendocrine disease Strides made by the identification of aryl hydrocarbon receptor–interacting protein mutations in patients with familial isolated pituitary adenomas The diverse roles of IGF-I Changes in diagnostic imaging and the increasing use of positron emission tomography The rapidly increasing incidence of neuroendocrine tumors and their management Hereditary primary hyperparathyroidism and multiple endocrine neoplasia Mechanistic and genomic advances related to disorders of calcium regulation and infertility The endocrinology of aging Protocols for pituitary function testing With complete updates to existing chapters, the second edition also presents new research data, diagnostic techniques, treatment options, and safety concerns related to existing therapies. This edition offers current guidance and scientifically focused information relevant to a range of clinical problems, making it an essential reference for practicing endocrinologists and specialist clinicians.Table of ContentsFamilial Isolated Pituitary Adenomas. Neuroendocrine Disease. Pituitary Hormone Replacement Therapy. Surgical Radiotherapeutic Management of Pituitary Disease. Pituitary Radiotherapy. IGF-1 as a Metabolic Hormone. Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia. Gastro-Entero-Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumours. Coincidental Adrenal Masses And Adrenal Cancer. Autoimmune Endocrine Disease. Multinodular Goitre, Toxic Adenoma, Thyroiditis. Thyroid Cancer. Non Autoimmune Thyroid Disease. The Genetics Of Hypogonadal Disorders. Amenorrhorea, Hirsutissm And Virilisation. Hypogonadism, Erectile Dysfunction. Endocrine Disorders of Pregnancy. Disorders of Calcium Regulation. Osteoporosis, Osteomalacia And Metabolic Bone Disease. Disorders of Fluid And Electrolyte Balance. Endocrine Hypertension. Obesity. Endocrinology of Aging. Endocrine Emergencies.

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Book SynopsisTHE NO.1 SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER.The bestselling, big-hearted and down-to-earth chefs, The Hairy Bikers, return with 80 of their very best Dieter recipes. Contains previously published recipes - brought together in a collection that's designed to help tackle type 2 diabetes for the first time.In this smaller-format black-and-white paperback, first of a new healthy eating series, the Hairy Bikers prove that you can still eat your favourite foods while staying healthy and losing weight. With their delicious, low-cal versions of traditional classics and family favourites, the Bikers take the deprivation out of restrictive diets and are here to help you shift the pounds.This book is full of information to digest and dieting hits to enjoy. The Bikers also share their own personal stories of their battles against type 2 diabetes, and hope to inspire readers as they start their own weight loss journey.Whether you've been struggling with type 2 diabetes for years or have recently been diagnosed, there's no better time to take action and make a change.The Hairy Bikers' new book, EAT WELL EVERY DAY, is out NOW. With each recipe packed with Si and Dave's trademark big flavours, affordable and easy-to-find ingredients and creative ideas, this latest title is full of delicious food that will help control your weight, improve your health and make you feel great.Trade ReviewIf you are looking for new and interesting ways to eat, then this book is for you.

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Book SynopsisMIND BODY DIABETES TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 is a positively refreshing and unique information, support and practical resource book to emotionally and physically ''stop diabetes now''. Written with extensive experience of type one diabetes and top professional expertise in mind body medicine, this book provides a very new and exciting way of thinking about diabetes as well as containing ground breaking practical resources to stop diabetes.This book provides the tools to develop a completely different and inspiring mind-set to change and conquer the common perception and often daunting baggage of diabetes that can prove challenging for anyone to get to grips with. This book demonstrates how we don''t just have to ''manage'' diabetes and the vast array of emotions that go with it, it shows how to fully release them and live a life without limits. MIND BODY DIABETES TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2 is written in an easy to follow step by step format and supportive manner with down to earth personal experiences and research along the way - including managing the worst of this condition through to taking it in hand and experiencing extraordinary results and progress. This book will completely ''lift the lid on diabetes!'' and much current thinking around the condition. It provides the reader with a fresh, practical and positive approach to create dramatic change, also shown by the author''s very own personal work, experience and health.

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Book SynopsisThis work includes foreword by Ian Botham, OBE, former England Cricket Captain and father of a daughter with Type 1 Diabetes. This groundbreaking book reveals how science and medicine have traditionally tried to make diabetes simple and orderly, despite its obvious messiness and complexity. The result has left patients, carers and health professionals confused and frustrated. Using complexity science, "Riding the Diabetes Rollercoaster" provides a radical new approach to understanding and managing diabetes that embraces its uncertainties and challenges. From a complexity perspective, the diabetes rollercoaster is normal and is a mirror of life itself. Learning to embrace and use the tools of complexity can completely alter your approach to diabetes. "Despite huge amounts of research, funding and effort, diabetes - like many other chronic illnesses - refuses to go away or even to get any easier to deal with. Health professionals have grown increasingly frustrated with their inability to develop radical improvements; patients and carers struggle to comply with complicated self management regimes. We believe that Complexity offers a way forward. Learning to balance rather than control diabetes is the ultimate goal of diabetes management." - Helen Cooper and Robert Geyer, in the Preface.Trade Review'a radical new approach to understanding and managing diabetes that embraces its challenges and uncertainties...a good and interesting read for anybody dealing with diabetes, including health professionals, carers, families and patients themselves.' ALI AL MAMARI, DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE, SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, SULTAN QABOOS UNIVERSITY, MUSCAT, SULTANATE OF OMANTable of ContentsDiabetes and its treatment: yesterday and today. What is complexity? Learning how to use 'complexity mapping'. Learning to play the right mind games: moving from anxiety to balance. Managing the complexities of diabetes. Diabetes and the 'cascade of complexity'. Complementary management of diabetes. A call for personal and professional reaction.

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Book SynopsisMeet Debbie - a young girl with diabetes type 1. Debbie invites readers to learn about this type of diabetes from her perspective, describing how it feels to have high and low blood sugar levels. She explains how she can monitor her blood sugar and controls it with medication. Debbie also talks about the challenges of having diabetes and lets readers know how she can be helped and supported.This illustrated book is ideal for young people aged 7 upwards, as well as parents, friends, teachers and nurses. It is also an excellent starting point for family and classroom discussions.Trade ReviewJulie Edge has succeeded in explaining the complexities of living with type 1 diabetes through the voice of a young person. An essential read for families, friends, teachers, carers and young people with diabetes. -- Dr Chizo Agwu, FRCPCH, National Chairman, Association of Children's Diabetes Clinicians (ACDC)Debbie has had type 1 diabetes... Debbie can at times feel a bit fed up, she says. Occasionally this is because of lack of understanding on behalf of other people, sometimes, it is because of her general mood or because her blood sugar levels are too high or too low... This is an extremely informative, concise explanation and a testament to all those children who like Debbie, manage the complexities of life with type 1 diabetes each and every day of their lives. -- Red Reading Hub blog by Jill BennettDebbie has diabetes and she want to tell us what it is like...She explains exactly what type 1 diabetes is and how to recognise the signs... At the end of the book there is information about how friends, teachers and family can help. The black and white illustrations help the information along too, and there is a comprehensive list of international help organisations. An excellent introduction to an often quite complicated lifestyle that Debbie accepts as natural. -- Healthy Books blogTable of ContentsAcknowledgements. Introduction. 1. Introducing Debbie who has diabetes. 2. What is it like to have diabetes? Food, blood tests, insulin injections, sport and exercise. 3. Things about diabetes that can make me feel worried and upset. 4. Low blood sugar levels. 5. High blood sugar levels. 6. Making sure I am healthy with my diabetes. 7. Meeting others with diabetes. 8. What is type 1 diabetes?. 9. Insulin pumps. 10. Recognising the signs of diabetes. 11. What you need to learn at the start. 11. Diabetes and school. 12. How friends can help. 13. How teachers can help. 14. How parents can help. Recommended reading, websites and organisations.

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Book SynopsisEvidence-based medicine draws on terminology used in biostatistics epidemiology health economics philosophy ethics logic and the social sciences. In this unique compendium the author defines the common terms used in evidence-based medicine and provides useful notes and references to help the reader understand this terminology and explore further if necessary. The book explains statistical formulae commonly used in evidence-based medicine. It is ideal for doctors nurses and pharmacists who are not familiar with statistical terms and statisticians and health economists who are not familiar with pharmaceutical or clinical terminology. The definitions explanatory notes and references are clear and easily understandable.Table of ContentsMaking the link: personal development plans, PREP and portfolios. Practical ways to identify your learning and service needs. Demonstrating common componenets of good quality health care. Asthma. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Diabetes. Thyroid disease. Dermatology And finally.

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Book SynopsisThis is the second edition of the comprehensive guide to diabetes for nurses and is updated to take account of changes in dietary advice, legislation and terminology. The text addresses diabetes as both a biochemical disease and a psychosocial problem. It provides research-based information with suggestions for problem solving and planning. The book is divided into three sections. The first introduces diabetes and examines the altered physiology, the diagnosis, the treatments available and the complications of diabetes. The second section addresses the practice of patient education and the clinical management of diabetes. The third section puts diabetes in care into context. It examines the broader issues involved in diabetes care, including the psychological and ethical aspects of diabetes.Trade Review'...this is a very good book that provides a range of problem-solving strategies.' Professional NurseTable of ContentsDiagnosis and Classification of Diabetes Mellitus. The Treatment of diabetes. Complications of Diabetes. Education of The Person With Diabetes. Commonly Occurring Situations Which Make Diabetes More Difficult to Control. Care of Diabetes in Special Groups of People. Psychological Care. Diabetes care in The Community

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Book SynopsisThe clinical management of patients with diabetes is rapidly evolving. This book provides a succinct summary of a range of topics, including areas where there is already well developed evidence for a particular treatment, but also those areas where the evidence is perhaps doubtful or there is some associated controversy or ambiguity. Where possible throughout the book treatment recommendations are given based on the available evidence and practice guidelines. The book also highlights the gaps in evidence where further research is needed. In the practice of diabetes care, there are many issues influencing practitioners currently. This book addresses many of the most pertinent issues concerning delivery of diabetes care such as: Is diabetes preventable in high-risk individuals? Once diabetes has developed what are the goals of treatment and how aggressive should treatment be whilst avoiding adverse effects? What is the role of treating glycaemia in reducing macrovascular disease? Who to screen, how to screen and who to treat for coronary artery disease? Who and how to treat hyperglycaemia in acute coronary syndromes? Has there been any progress in the management of gestational diabetes? Is there an evidence base for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes with oral hypoglycaemic agents? The authors are internationally renowned experts in the field of diabetes care who successfully and succinctly present state-of-the-art reviews based on the medical evidence designed to help the clinician be as best informed as possible in the care of patients with diabetes.Table of ContentsInsulin resistance; Goals of treatment; Prevention of diabetes in high-risk individuals; Early insulin initiation in type 2 diabetes; Treatment of blood pressure; Glucose control & macrovascular disease/morbidity; Dual blockade of RAS in diabetes with ACE inhibitors & ARBs; Anaemia & renal disease; Treatment of foot conditions; Coronary artery disease: who to screen, how to screen, when to treat; Hyperglycaemia in patients with acute coronary syndromes; Gestational diabetes; Patient education; Drugs & outcomes; The role of CGMS in the management of type 1 & 2 diabetes; Retinopathy treatment; Neuropathy.

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Book SynopsisThis book is part medical reference and part recipe the ultimate handbook for those living with diabetes. Learn what it is, how to recognize Type 1 and 2 Diabetes, take preventative action and which medicines are used to control the symptoms. With combined findings from leading healthcare writers at once personal and professional, Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook is essential reading that closes the gap' for those coping with diabetes.First learn what diabetes is: both Type 1 and Type 2, the symptoms and treatment as well as the technical side of how it affects our bodies. Full of essential information to support families living with diabetes, Vickie and Kath will teach you how to understand and monitor blood sugar, as well as helpful tips for parents to make the change to low carb for good. Address life''s changes with a handy Sick Day Protocol, advice on medication changes and tips for how to navigate pregnancy when diabetic.This book is also packed full of delicious recipes whi

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Book SynopsisYou could be forgiven for thinking that the keto lifestyle is an expensive one - but that doesn't have to be the case. In this highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling Keto Kitchen and Lazy Keto Kitchen, Monya Kilian Palmer shares all the secrets of how to enjoy the energy-boosting (and weight-loss) benefits of the low-carb keto lifestyle without breaking the bank. From clever use of leftovers to how to get the most out of more affordable cuts of meat, this book is packed with ideas to transform even the most basic of ingredients into decadent dishes that still work with your macros. From tasty Pulled Pork Burgers to Spicy Enchiladas or Mushroom & Cheese Soufflé Omelettes, these good-value, great-tasting meals will satisfy your taste buds - and your bank balance.This is keto made simple and affordable.

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Book Synopsis'An honest and fascinating account of the journey that Tom made from discovering he was a type 2 diabetic to doing something about it. This book will change lives.' Michael Mosley, on The Sunday Time's bestseller DownsizingFrom the bestselling author of Downsizing, a guide to losing weight - and keeping it off - as well as improving health, from someone who has successfully done both, Lose Weight 4 Life outlines the programme Tom Watson followed for his own remarkable 8-stone (50kg) weight loss. Divided into 4 sections - Motivation, Movement, Measurement and Maintenance - it includes relatable examples of Tom's own, often bumpy, journey to better health, which saw him transform from someone who mindlessly hoovered up entire packets of biscuits at one go and had to rummage in the XXXL bin for exercise gear into someone who rowed the length of the UK. Packed with practical advice backed up by the latest research, Lose Weight 4 Life demonstrates that it is never too late to turn things around, even if you are someone who has failed umpteen times before.

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Book SynopsisAn easy-to-follow plan, packed with delicious recipes and expert advice, that makes losing weight and combating metabolic disease simple, tasty and sustainable Good intentions and a shelf full of cookbooks aren't enough to sustain a healthy eating lifestyle. What you need is a plan. A plan underpinned by simple-to-follow low carb and sugar kitchen principles that will help the accomplished, or the less-than accomplished, cook lose weight, combat metabolic diseases and sustain a new way of eating. With its simple approach, The Diabetes Weight-Loss Meal Planner will get you started on a healthier lifestyle that's easy to maintain, with weekly meal plans - including meat and completely vegetarian variants - and over 80 delicious low carb recipes. Katie's unique table of Carb Swaps, bespoke CarbScale and calorie and carb counts for every recipe make the diet accessible to all, whether you're looking for dramatic we

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Book SynopsisDesigned as reference material to increase knowledge of the human body. Beautiful full-colour illustrations help enhance understanding of the body or illness. Suitable for healthcare professions, patients, students, educators and parents.

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Book SynopsisDesigned as reference material to increase knowledge of the human body. Beautiful full-colour illustrations help enhance understanding of the body or illness. Suitable for healthcare professions, patients, students, educators and parents.

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Book SynopsisA comprehensive selection of teaching tools for general anatomy and pathology. Each flip chart in the series offers a complete overview and understanding of the subject matter. Ideal for student or patient education. Suitable for the home, the school library, or physicians office. Can be written on by dry marker.

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Book SynopsisFinally we have a book written by an accomplished yoga teacher with diabetes herself who points the way to regaining health and well-being for people of all ages and types of diabetes. If you are at all open or curious to learn about an ancient holistic way of healing and supporting the body, this book is for you. Zinman is clearly an expert and looks so glowingly healthy at 50 years old, one may wonder just how much benefit we too can get from incorporating some yoga into our lives.—Diabetes DailyRachel Zinman, an internationally renowned yoga teacher and writer, was floored when she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 42, despite her lifelong dedication to a healthy lifestyle which included a decades-long practice of yoga. In Yoga for Diabetes, Rachel shares her personal journey and her hard-won wisdom gained from her own experience of yoga and diabetes. In Yoga for Diabetes, regardless of your current state of health, or type of diabetes, you can look forward to learning how to: Reduce stress in minutes and thus improve your overall health index Achieve healthier and more stable blood glucose levels Find the secrets to adapting a yoga practice to suit your constitution and individual needs Find deeper meaning in life and thus a holistic healing affecting multiple levels of your well-being

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Book SynopsisMore than 85% of people with diabetes receive their diabetes care in the primary care setting. With the busy primary care practitioner in mind, Everyday Diabetes in Primary Care: A Case-Based Approach offers dozens of diabetes cases in an easy-to-digest format—each representing a common clinical question that clinicians face in this common and complex area. For every case, fellowship-trained diabetologist Dr. Jay Shubrook shares his considerable expertise, providing authoritative, real-world guidance for your day-to-day management of patients with diabetes. Uses commonly seen cases to introduce each problem and provide a framework for building a diagnostic or therapeutic plan Explores such key topics as clinical presentation, initial evaluation, engaging the patient in therapeutic lifestyle change, navigating pharmacotherapy, getting ahead of diabetes, and treating across the spectrum of disease Allows clinicians to access specific, relevant topics in a quick-reference, highly focused format Provides high-yield information and guidance from an expert in this complex field Enrich Your eBook Reading Experience Read directly on your preferred device(s), such as computer, tablet, or smartphone. Easily convert to audiobook, powering your content with natural language text-to-speech. Trade Review "A Case-Based Approach is an insightful book on diabetes for the primary care clinician. The clarity of language, thought and organization of the book stands out among academic texts. It is written with the learner in mind. Whether you are a student, resident, or an attending physician there is something in this book for you and you will learn a lot about the care of patients with diabetes. And….it is an enjoyable read!" - Neil  Skolnik,  M.D., Professor  of Family and Community Medicine, Sidney Kimmel  Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, Associate Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Jefferson Health - Abington "As a dedicated pediatrician and medical educator, I am always on the lookout for resources that can enhance my understanding and approach to patient care. Everyday Diabetes in Primary Care: A Case-Based Approach has truly exceeded my expectations. The case-based approach is brilliant, as it provides real-world scenarios that resonate with primary care clinicians like myself. Each case is meticulously crafted to encompass the complexities and challenges that we often encounter in our day-to-day interactions with patients. One of the standout features of the book is its practicality. Dr. Shubrook doesn't just present cases; he guides us through the diagnostic and management process, offering insightful strategies and evidence-based recommendations. I particularly appreciate how he addresses the nuances of diabetes care, taking into account individual patient preferences, comorbidities, and cultural considerations. Everyday Diabetes in Primary Care also excels in its readability. Dr. Shubrook has a remarkable ability to explain complex medical concepts in a clear and concise manner, making the book accessible to a wide range of healthcare professionals. Whether you're a seasoned physician or a student in training, you'll find the content engaging and easy to grasp. The book doesn't just stop at clinical cases. It delves into the psychosocial aspects of diabetes, shedding light on the emotional challenges that patients face. This compassionate approach resonates deeply with me. Furthermore, the book stays up-to-date with the latest developments in diabetes management, ensuring that readers receive the most current information. In conclusion, Everyday Diabetes in Primary Care: A Case-Based Approach by Dr. Jay Shubrook is exceptional. Its practicality, readability, and comprehensive coverage make it an invaluable resource for any healthcare professional looking to enhance their diabetes management skills. I wholeheartedly recommend this book to my colleagues and students." Tami Hendriksz, DO, FACOP, FAAP, Dean & Chief Academic Officer, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Touro University California

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Book SynopsisWomen in North India are socialized to care for others, so what do they do when they get a disease like diabetes that requires intensive self-care? In Sugar and Tension, Lesley Jo Weaver uses women’s experiences with diabetes in New Delhi as a lens to explore how gendered roles and expectations are taking shape in contemporary India. Weaver argues that although women’s domestic care of others may be at odds with the self-care mandates of biomedically-managed diabetes, these roles nevertheless do important cultural work that may buffer women’s mental and physical health by fostering social belonging. Weaver describes how women negotiate the many responsibilities in their lives when chronic disease is at stake. As women weigh their options, the choices they make raise questions about whose priorities should count in domestic, health, and family worlds. The varied experiences of women illustrate that there are many routes to living well or poorly with diabetes, and these are not always the ones canonized in biomedical models of diabetes management. Trade Review"Recommended."— Choice "Sugar and Tension is a poignant ethnography that reveals how middle-class women in urban North India grapple with a mounting diabetes epidemic in the midst of shifting expectations and opportunities for women. Women with diabetes in Delhi often act in ways that run counter to biomedical recommendations. Weaver helps us to understand why, through her account of structural constraints that women face, and by showing how women justify their actions as they leverage ideas about relationships among diabetes, tension and self-sacrifice to engage in both social critique and self-validation. This book makes an important contribution to the studies of medical anthropology and gender in South Asia."— Cecilia VanHollen, author of Birth in the Age of AIDS: Women, Reproduction, and HIV/AIDS in India “This book is a must read not only for scholars and public health practitioners wanting to understand how women in contemporary India experience and respond to diabetes; but a broader audience interested in what ethnographies of chronic illness can tell us about gender roles, women’s life priorities, and challenges to their wellbeing across the life course.”— Mark Nichter, author of Global Health: Why Cultural Perceptions, Social Representation and Biopolitics Matter "Weaver identifies this tension between self-care and societal demands in women in India and offers a way forward for all, with generalizable lessons for anyone dealing with a chronic disease. Sugar and Tension provides a unique and incisive view of diabetes in modern India, and highlights the potential for women to change their own place in society."— Latha Palaniappan, The Lancet "This is a book where women's voices sing. It is filled with stories that make an imprint because they are narratively complex, in-depth, and speak to the heart of the issues that center the book: diabetes, the efforts and limitations of self-care, family, and, most importantly, gender....Beautifully articulates the everyday dilemmas women face as they manage competing demands and sometimes contradictory cultural poles as they try to live well, physically, mentally, and spiritually."— American Journal of Human Biology Human Biology Association - Sausage of Science 83- An Excerpt with Dr. Lesley Jo Weaver https://soundcloud.com/humanbiologyassociation/sos-82-an-excerpt-with-dr-lesley-jo-weaver— Sausage of Science "A clear and very compelling ethnography that demonstrates how for women in New Delhi, learning to be diabetic is as much about family and global development as it is about individual well-being. Weaver does not set up self-sacrifice and self-care as mutually exclusive possibilities but considers how acts of control and giving hold profound social meaning in North India. Overall, this highly readable book would be appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses in medical anthropology, global health, biocultural anthropology, and the anthropology of gender."— Medical Anthropology QuarterlyTable of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Opening a Window on Diabetes Experience Chapter 2: Seeking Modern India Chapter 3: Balance: The Moral and Practical Work of Diabetes Management Chapter 4: Tension: Diabetes, Distress, and Mental Health Chapter 5: Sacrifice: Domesticity and Care Among Women with Diabetes Chapter 6: Resilience: Living Well with Diabetes Chapter 7: Conclusions: Diabetes as Life Appendix References Index

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Book SynopsisWomen in North India are socialized to care for others, so what do they do when they get a disease like diabetes that requires intensive self-care? In Sugar and Tension, Lesley Jo Weaver uses women’s experiences with diabetes in New Delhi as a lens to explore how gendered roles and expectations are taking shape in contemporary India. Weaver argues that although women’s domestic care of others may be at odds with the self-care mandates of biomedically-managed diabetes, these roles nevertheless do important cultural work that may buffer women’s mental and physical health by fostering social belonging. Weaver describes how women negotiate the many responsibilities in their lives when chronic disease is at stake. As women weigh their options, the choices they make raise questions about whose priorities should count in domestic, health, and family worlds. The varied experiences of women illustrate that there are many routes to living well or poorly with diabetes, and these are not always the ones canonized in biomedical models of diabetes management. Trade Review“This book is a must read not only for scholars and public health practitioners wanting to understand how women in contemporary India experience and respond to diabetes; but a broader audience interested in what ethnographies of chronic illness can tell us about gender roles, women’s life priorities, and challenges to their wellbeing across the life course.” -- Mark Nichter * author of Global Health: Why Cultural Perceptions, Social Representation and Biopolitics Matter *"Sugar and Tension is a poignant ethnography that reveals how middle-class women in urban North India grapple with a mounting diabetes epidemic in the midst of shifting expectations and opportunities for women. Women with diabetes in Delhi often act in ways that run counter to biomedical recommendations. Weaver helps us to understand why, through her account of structural constraints that women face, and by showing how women justify their actions as they leverage ideas about relationships among diabetes, tension and self-sacrifice to engage in both social critique and self-validation. This book makes an important contribution to the studies of medical anthropology and gender in South Asia." -- Cecilia VanHollen * author of Birth in the Age of AIDS: Women, Reproduction, and HIV/AIDS in India *"Recommended." * Choice *Human Biology Association - Sausage of Science 83- An Excerpt with Dr. Lesley Jo Weaver https://soundcloud.com/humanbiologyassociation/sos-82-an-excerpt-with-dr-lesley-jo-weaver * Sausage of Science *"This is a book where women's voices sing. It is filled with stories that make an imprint because they are narratively complex, in-depth, and speak to the heart of the issues that center the book: diabetes, the efforts and limitations of self-care, family, and, most importantly, gender....Beautifully articulates the everyday dilemmas women face as they manage competing demands and sometimes contradictory cultural poles as they try to live well, physically, mentally, and spiritually." * American Journal of Human Biology *"A clear and very compelling ethnography that demonstrates how for women in New Delhi, learning to be diabetic is as much about family and global development as it is about individual well-being. Weaver does not set up self-sacrifice and self-care as mutually exclusive possibilities but considers how acts of control and giving hold profound social meaning in North India. Overall, this highly readable book would be appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses in medical anthropology, global health, biocultural anthropology, and the anthropology of gender." * Medical Anthropology Quarterly *“This book is a must read not only for scholars and public health practitioners wanting to understand how women in contemporary India experience and respond to diabetes; but a broader audience interested in what ethnographies of chronic illness can tell us about gender roles, women’s life priorities, and challenges to their wellbeing across the life course.” -- Mark Nichter * author of Global Health: Why Cultural Perceptions, Social Representation and Biopolitics Matter *"Sugar and Tension is a poignant ethnography that reveals how middle-class women in urban North India grapple with a mounting diabetes epidemic in the midst of shifting expectations and opportunities for women. Women with diabetes in Delhi often act in ways that run counter to biomedical recommendations. Weaver helps us to understand why, through her account of structural constraints that women face, and by showing how women justify their actions as they leverage ideas about relationships among diabetes, tension and self-sacrifice to engage in both social critique and self-validation. This book makes an important contribution to the studies of medical anthropology and gender in South Asia." -- Cecilia VanHollen * author of Birth in the Age of AIDS: Women, Reproduction, and HIV/AIDS in India *"Recommended." * Choice *Human Biology Association - Sausage of Science 83- An Excerpt with Dr. Lesley Jo Weaver https://soundcloud.com/humanbiologyassociation/sos-82-an-excerpt-with-dr-lesley-jo-weaver * Sausage of Science *"This is a book where women's voices sing. It is filled with stories that make an imprint because they are narratively complex, in-depth, and speak to the heart of the issues that center the book: diabetes, the efforts and limitations of self-care, family, and, most importantly, gender....Beautifully articulates the everyday dilemmas women face as they manage competing demands and sometimes contradictory cultural poles as they try to live well, physically, mentally, and spiritually." * American Journal of Human Biology *"A clear and very compelling ethnography that demonstrates how for women in New Delhi, learning to be diabetic is as much about family and global development as it is about individual well-being. Weaver does not set up self-sacrifice and self-care as mutually exclusive possibilities but considers how acts of control and giving hold profound social meaning in North India. Overall, this highly readable book would be appropriate for undergraduate and graduate courses in medical anthropology, global health, biocultural anthropology, and the anthropology of gender." * Medical Anthropology Quarterly *"Weaver identifies this tension between self-care and societal demands in women in India and offers a way forward for all, with generalizable lessons for anyone dealing with a chronic disease. Sugar and Tension provides a unique and incisive view of diabetes in modern India, and highlights the potential for women to change their own place in society." -- Latha Palaniappan * The Lancet *Table of ContentsTable of Contents Acknowledgments Chapter 1: Opening a Window on Diabetes Experience Chapter 2: Seeking Modern India Chapter 3: Balance: The Moral and Practical Work of Diabetes Management Chapter 4: Tension: Diabetes, Distress, and Mental Health Chapter 5: Sacrifice: Domesticity and Care Among Women with Diabetes Chapter 6: Resilience: Living Well with Diabetes Chapter 7: Conclusions: Diabetes as Life Appendix References Index

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Book SynopsisEmily's mom, the most important person in her life, has diabetes and she's getting sicker by the day. She needs a kidney transplant. Emily wants to donate her kidney but the doctor refuses to take it because Emily has diabetes too. A story about birth, loss, and especially love. In Northern East Cree, French, Southern East Cree, and English.

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Book SynopsisWhen Jack is 18, he's diagnosed with diabetes but isn't told he can do anything about it, so he doesn't. He falls into comas, he loses vision and needs eye surgery, his leg is amputated and then amputated again further up, and then his kidneys give right out. Finally, someone at an organ transplant clinic teaches him about diet, substance abuse, and diabetes. A story about bullshit and helping yourself. In Northern East Cree, French, Southern East Cree, and English.

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Book SynopsisFifteen-year-old Jonathan Linton is an elite hockey player, headed for the big leagues, when he gets a diabetes diagnosis. If people find out about it, everything changes. He has to keep it secret. A story about sports, hunting, and difference. In Northern East Cree, French, Southern East Cree, and English.

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Book SynopsisWhen Rose was in high school, she saw a girl in the bathroom injecting a needle into her leg. A heroin addict, she thought, right here in my school!. But then she learned about a new disease, creeping into her community. A retrospective on diabetes in Eeyou Istchee. In Northern East Cree, French, Southern East Cree, and English.

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Book SynopsisThis book examines the application of stem cell surgery for diabetes and heart failure. Organized into two sections, the first identifies and summarizes the current worldwide stem cell trials for heart failure. Subsequent chapters in part two analyze the current worldwide stem cell trials in patients with Diabetes Mellitus. Both sections utilize studies that include non-expanded stem cells; each study is grouped by stem cell type and geographic location. Stem Cell Surgery Trials in Diabetes and Heart Failure is a comprehensive, convenient reference for cardiologists, endocrinologists, internists, and family physicians. Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPART IU.S. StudiesBone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Improving Heart Function in Patients With Heart Failure Caused by Anthracyclines• MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TexasDonor Bone Marrow Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Controlling Heart Failure in Patients With Cardiomyopathy Caused by Anthracyclines• MD Anderson Cancer CenterHouston, TexasThe Transendocardial Autologous Cells (hMSC) or (hMSC) and (hCSC) in Ischemic Heart Failure Trial.• ISCI / University of MiamiMiami, FloridaRegression of Fibrosis & Reversal of Diastolic Dysfunction in HFPEF Patients Treated With Allogeneic CDCs• Medical University of South CarolinaCharleston, South CarolinaEfficacy and Safety of Allogeneic Mesenchymal Precursor Cells(Rexlemestrocel-L) for the Treatment of Heart Failure.• Mesoblast Investigational Site 10757 - Cardiology, P.C.Birmingham, Alabama• Mesoblast Investigational Site 13262 - University of Alabama at Birmingham HospitalBirmingham, Alabama• Mesoblast Investigational Site 10779 - Mercy Gilbert Medical CenterGilbert, Arizona• (and 56 more...)EuropeAllogeneic Stem Cell Therapy in Heart Failure• Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory 2014, The Heart Centre, University Hospital, RigshospitaletCopenhagen Ø, Denmark• Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory 2014, The Heart Centre, University Hospital, RigshospitaletCopenhagen Ø, DenmarkStem Cells Therapy in Advanced Heart Failure• Celestino SarduNaples, Italy• Raffaele MarfellaNaples, Italy• Celestino SarduNapoli, ItalyStem Cell Therapy in Ischemic Non-treatable Cardiac Disease• 2014 Department of Cardiology, The Heart Centre, University Hospital RigshospitaletCopenhagen, DenmarkInfusion Intracoronary of Mononuclear Autologous Adult no Expanded Stem Cells of Bone Marrow on Functional Recovery in Patients With Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure.• Hospital Universitario Puerta del MarCádiz, Spain• Hopistal Universitario Reina SofíaCórdoba, Spain• Hospital Universitario Virgen de las NievesGranada, Spain• (and 6 more...)Cell Therapy in HFpEF• University Medical Center LjubljanaLjubljana, SloveniaCompare the Effects of Single Versus Repeated Intracoronary Application of Autologous Bone Marrow-derived Mononuclear Cells on Mortality in Patients With Chronic Post-infarction Heart Failure• Zentralklinik Bad BerkaBad Berka, Germany• Goethe University FrankfurtFrankfurt, Germany• Klinikum FuldaFulda, Germany• (and 3 more...)Impact of Intracoronary Injection of Autologous BMMC for LV Contractility and Remodeling in Patients With STEMI• Polsko-Amerykańskie Kliniki SercaUstroń, PolandStem Cell Therapy in Non-Ischemic Non-treatable Dilated Cardiomyopathies II: a Pilot Study• The Heart Centre, Rigshospitalet University Hospital Copenhagen,Copenhagen, DenmarkIranIMMNC-HF: IntraMyocardial Injection of Bone Marrow MonoNuclear Cells in Heart Failure (HF) Patients• Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute (SCARM)Tabriz, Islamic Republic of IranICMNC-HF. IntraCoronary Bone Marrow MonoNuclear Cells in Heart Failure (HF) Patients• Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Institute (SCARM)Tabriz, Islamic Republic of IranChinaTreating Heart Failure With hPSC-CMs• HelpTheraNanjing, Jiangsu, ChinaPART IIType 1 Diabetes US StudiesChinaChina/SpainSouth AmericaCanadaMiddle EastSwedenType 2 Diabetes US StudiesChinaNear EastVietnamOther Thoughts

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Book SynopsisIn this updated edition, leading medical specialists critically review for the general practitioner the latest techniques for the clinical management of diabetic neuropathy. The contributors focus on the practical aspects of diabetic neuropathy and describe in detail the treatments that are currently available or expected to become available in the near future. They also include concise discussions of the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy.Table of ContentsPlease see attachment for detailed chapter author list and chapter outlines.

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Book SynopsisIf not checked, diabetes can harm every system and organ of the body, making life a misery. So here''s the book that can be your life saver. Popularly known as the sweet disease, having diabetes is no sweet feeling. In fact, what you experience is raging thirst, itching, fatigue, increased urination, weight loss, blurred vision or unhealing wounds. This practical guide deals with the medical aspects of diabetes, including strategies for coping with emotions and making lifestyle changes. It answers the most commonly asked questions about the disease and offers sound advice that is easy to follow and can make managing it much less intimidating.

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Book SynopsisEvery aspect of diabetes has been explained in easy to understand language structure and function of pancreas, causes , signs and symptoms, when to consult your doctor, lab investigation, treatments, complications and prevention in addition to homeopathic treatments.

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Book SynopsisThe ideal way of living happily with diabetes, shown by a renowned diabetologist and endocrinologist. Tells you all you ever wanted to know about diabetes. A complete reference book.

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Book SynopsisA twenty-one-day challenge is all it takes to get on the path of reversing diabetesSounds unbelievable? It's true. Based on her revolutionary diabetes reversal programme, Dr Nandita Shah, renowned homeopath and founder-director of SHARAN, elaborately breaks down the real cause of diabetes using scientific evidence and intelligently outlines a routine that will not just prevent the disease but also reverse it. By addressing the cause of insulin resistance and lack of insulin, Reversing Diabetes in 21 Days provides a fresh and practical perspective on how to cure diabetes. This book carefully takes into account the Indian context, customs, tastes and thought processes to tailor the best possible step-by-step guide that an average Indian can follow.Interspersed with testimonials, stories and real-life experiences of past participants, this book will show you that type 2 diabetes and many cases of type 1 diabetes are indeed reversible!

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Book SynopsisIDF data shows a 7-fold increase in diabetes cases in 20 years, projected to reach 350 million. China, India, and USA have high cases. Book outlines prevention measures to avoid complications and mortality.

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