Type 1 Diabetes For Dummies

Whether you have been living with type 1 diabetes for some time, or you have just discovered that your child is diabetic, there’s a lot you need to know about the new developments in treating, controlling, and living with this disease. <i>Type 1 Diabetes</i> <i>For Dummies,</i> explains everything you need to know and do to make living with type 1 diabetes easier and healthier. <p>This reassuring, plain-English guide helps you understand and mange the disease with tips on working with your doctor, administering insulin, developing a diet an exercise plan, and coping with illness and travel. You’ll find out about the latest technologies of blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery, and get a handle on everything you need to do to keep yourself or your child healthy, active, and feeling good. Discover how to:</p> <ul> <li>Overcome short-term complications</li> <li>Eat a diabetes-friendly diet</li> <li>Use exercise to help control type 1 diabetes</li> <li>Handle school, work, and other activities</li> <li>Help your child maintain a high quality of life</li> <li>Prevent long-term complications</li> <li>Be healthier than your friends who don’t have diabetes</li> <li>Deal with the emotional and psychological effects of the disease</li> <li>Choose an insulin pump for yourself or your child</li> <li>Calculate insulin dosages</li> </ul> <p>Anyone can live a long, healthy, and productive life with type 1 diabetes. <i>Small Type 1 Diabetes For Dummies</i> delivers every drop of information you need to make sure that you or your child can do just that.</p>