Introduction 1
Part 1: Understanding Diabetes 7
Chapter 1: How Diabetes Affects Us All 9
Chapter 2: Making the Diagnosis with Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C 23
Chapter 3: Recognizing the Various Types of Diabetes 37
Part 2: Adopting a Multisystem Approach to Diabetes 57
Chapter 4: Maintaining Optimal Health on a Daily Basis 59
Chapter 5: Preventing Long-Term Complications 75
Chapter 6: Preserving Sexual Function and Protecting Pregnancy 111
Part 3: Living Your Best Life: The “Thriving with Diabetes” Lifestyle Plan 131
Chapter 7: Self-Testing for Glucose and Other Key Tests 133
Chapter 8: Finding Your Best Treatment: Diet 151
Chapter 9: Nourishing Yourself: Healthful Eating and Lifestyle Strategies 181
Chapter 10: Practical Tips for Success in the Kitchen and at the Table 193
Chapter 11: Creating Your Exercise Plan 207
Chapter 12: Finding Your Best Treatment: Medication and More 231
Chapter 13: Assembling Your Diabetes Team 275
Part 4: Special Considerations for Living with Diabetes 293
Chapter 14: Managing Diabetes in Children 295
Chapter 15: Diabetes and Healthy Aging 311
Chapter 16: Dealing with Occupational and Insurance Problems 321
Chapter 17: Eyeing What’s New in Global Diabetes Care 331
Part 5: The Part of Tens 343
Chapter 18: Ten Commandments for Excellent Diabetes Care 345
Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Diabetes That You Can Forget 351
Appendix: Mini-Cookbook 357
Index 409
