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DOI: 10.2337/9781580404426
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Barrier, Phyllis, 1946-
Type 2 diabetes for beginners / Phyllis Barrier. -- 2nd ed.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-58040-442-6 (pbk.)
1. Non-insulin-dependent diabetes--Popular works. I. Title. II. Title: Type two diabetes for beginners.
RC662.18.B37 2011
616.4’624--dc23
2011017907
eISBN 978-1-58040-402-0
To the people with diabetes
who have taught me so much
about combining life and diabetes care.
To my parents
and to my husband, Michael.
Contents
2 Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes: What’s the Difference?
3 Eating with Prediabetes or Type 2 Diabetes
5 Tips for Eating Out with Diabetes
Top Tips for Eating Away from Home
6 What to Eat When You’re Sick
Liquid and Soft Sick Day Foods
When to Call Your Health Care Team
How Often Do I Check My Blood Glucose?
8 Keeping Your Blood Glucose in Your Target Range
9 What Makes Your Blood Glucose Go Up or Down?
If Your Blood Glucose Is Too High
What Can I Do When My Blood Glucose Is High?
If Your Blood Glucose Is Too Low
What Can I Do When My Blood Glucose Is Too Low?