Contents Preface by Stephanie A. Eisenstat Preface by David M. Nathan 1 The New Epidemic 2 Diagnosis 3 Prevention 4 Medical Complications 5 Reproductive Health and Sexuality 6 Psychosocial Impact 7 Management of the Disease 8 Common Questions and Resources APPENDIXES 1 Body Mass Index (BMI) Table 2 Carbohydrate Counts for Common Fruits, Vegetables, Starches, and Dairy 3 Sample Grocery List for Healthful Eating 4 Choosing a Blood Glucose Meter 5 Mixing Different Kinds of Insulin 6 Disposing of Syringes 7 Insulin Pumps and Other Insulin Delivery Systems 8 Over-the-Counter Medications and Diabetes Complementary (Alternative Medicine) Treatments 10 Your Diabetic Targets Glossary of Terms References Acknowledgments Index
