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Abstract
A diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes can be extremely distressing for any young person and his or her family. People with Type 1 diabetes usually develop symptoms quite rapidly and require regular treatment with insulin. The positive news is that with good control the long-term risks can be avoided. Medication, exercise and diet are all important in maintaining good glucose control and a healthy lifestyle.
This practical handbook makes it easy to learn more about Type 1 diabetes, and contains plenty for both the newly diagnosed and the experienced patient. The authors comprehensively answer over 410 questions about every aspect of living with the condition, and their constructive approach will give you all the knowledge you need to deal confidently with your diabetes.
Table of Contents
| Section Title | Page | Action | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type 1 Diabetes: Answers at your fingertips | Cover | ||
| Dedication | iv | ||
| Title Page | v | ||
| Copyright | vi | ||
| Contents | vii | ||
| Foreword: Sir Steve Redgrave CBE | xi | ||
| Foreword: Peter Sönksen and Sue Judd | xii | ||
| Preface | xiii | ||
| Acknowledgements | xiv | ||
| Introduction | xv | ||
| 1. What is diabetes? | 1 | ||
| WHAT HAPPENS IN DIABETES? | 2 | ||
| TYPES OF DIABETES | 5 | ||
| CAUSES OF DIABETES | 6 | ||
| SYMPTOMS | 12 | ||
| 2. Diet and lifestyle | 16 | ||
| DIABETES EDUCATION | 17 | ||
| DIET | 18 | ||
| EXERCISE | 33 | ||
| NON-MEDICAL TREATMENTS | 35 | ||
| 3. Treatment with insulin | 38 | ||
| TYPES OF INSULIN | 39 | ||
| TIMING | 53 | ||
| DOSAGE | 56 | ||
| INJECTING | 59 | ||
| DIET AND INSULIN | 70 | ||
| HYPOS | 80 | ||
| 4. Monitoring and control | 88 | ||
| WHY MONITOR? | 90 | ||
| BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING | 95 | ||
| URINE | 111 | ||
| HAEMOGLOBIN A1c | 114 | ||
| DIABETES CLINICS | 116 | ||
| BRITTLE DIABETES | 126 | ||
| 5. Life with diabetes | 128 | ||
| SPORTS | 129 | ||
| EATING OUT | 132 | ||
| FASTING AND DIABETES | 133 | ||
| HOLIDAYS AND TRAVEL | 134 | ||
| WORK | 143 | ||
| OTHER ILLNESSES | 147 | ||
| HOSPITAL OPERATIONS | 151 | ||
| DRIVING | 153 | ||
| ALCOHOL | 157 | ||
| DRUGS | 160 | ||
| SMOKING | 163 | ||
| PRESCRIPTION CHARGES AND SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS | 165 | ||
| MISCELLANEOUS | 167 | ||
| 6. Sex, contraception and HRT | 172 | ||
| IMPOTENCE | 173 | ||
| CONTRACEPTION AND VASECTOMY | 178 | ||
| THRUSH | 182 | ||
| HORMONE REPLACEMENT THERAPY (HRT) | 183 | ||
| TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY | 184 | ||
| FERTILITY | 185 | ||
| 7. Pregnancy | 186 | ||
| PREPREGNANCY | 188 | ||
| PREGNANCY MANAGEMENT | 190 | ||
| COMPLICATIONS | 195 | ||
| 8. Diabetes in the young | 201 | ||
| THE BABY WITH DIABETES | 202 | ||
| THE CHILD WITH DIABETES | 205 | ||
| DIABETES AND THE ADOLESCENT | 220 | ||
| 9. Long-term complications | 228 | ||
| GENERAL QUESTIONS | 230 | ||
| EYES | 234 | ||
| FEET, PODIATRY AND FOOTWEAR | 243 | ||
| KIDNEY DAMAGE | 254 | ||
| NERVE DAMAGE | 257 | ||
| HEART AND BLOOD VESSEL DISEASE | 261 | ||
| BLOOD PRESSURE | 265 | ||
| THE MIND | 266 | ||
| 10. Research and the future | 269 | ||
| SEARCHING FOR CAUSES AND CURES | 270 | ||
| GENETICS | 271 | ||
| TRANSPLANTATION | 273 | ||
| INSULIN PUMPS AND ARTIFICIAL PANCREAS | 275 | ||
| POSSIBLE DEVELOPMENTS IN INSULIN DELIVERY | 277 | ||
| NEW TREATMENTS | 279 | ||
| 11. Self-help groups | 280 | ||
| DIABETES UK | 280 | ||
| JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION (JDRF) | 283 | ||
| INSULIN-PUMPERS | 283 | ||
| INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES TRUST (IDDT) | 283 | ||
| NATIONAL KIDNEY FEDERATION (NKF) | 284 | ||
| 12. Emergencies | 285 | ||
| Glossary | 291 | ||
| Appendix 1: Publications | 301 | ||
| Appendix 2: Useful addresses | 303 | ||
| Index | 309 |