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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Stanley, Kathleen, 1963-
50 things you need to know about your diabetes care—right now! / by Kathleen Stanley.
p. cm.
ISBN 978-1-58040-283-5 (alk. paper)
eISBN 978-1-58040-387-0
1. Diabetes—Popular works. I. Title. II. Title: Fifty things you need to know about your diabetes care—right now!
RC660.4.S73 2009
616.4’62—dc22
2009005564
eISBN: 9781580403870
To George, Alex, and Steve with love.
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Thanks to my furry, supportive companions, Coco (now departed) and Frankie, who kept me company many late hours to complete this project.
CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
PREFACE
1 How to pick a good diabetes doctor and get the most out of the relationship
2 How to interpret an A1C score
3 How to get the most out of your visit to the registered dietitian
4 How to call your doctor for help
5 How to work with your insurance company
CHAPTER 2. MAKE FINGER STICKS WORTH IT
6 How to make sticking your finger worth it
7 How to choose a blood glucose meter
8 How to use your blood glucose meter
9 How to get a good drop of blood the first time
10 How to write a useful logbook
CHAPTER 3. MAKE EVERY DAY GO BETTER
13 How to take diabetes to work
14 How to exercise without spandex and a gym membership
15 How to make time for exercise in your busy day
CHAPTER 4. MAKE WISE FOOD CHOICES
16 How to reassure yourself that food as you know it is not over
17 How to safely eat a baked potato and other adventures in carb counting
18 How to start eating breakfast
19 How to prepare a healthy lunch
CHAPTER 5. DO YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES
21 What to take with you when you walk the dog
23 How to take care of your feet and ten toes