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In Sickness and in Health: What's My Role in My Spouse's Diabetes Care?. Diabetes Forecast. 56(1): 30-32. January 2003.

This article helps readers who are the spouse of someone with diabetes understand their own role in coping with this disease. The author notes that there are many different approaches that can be useful, and shares some of the ideas that patients have tried. The author stresses the importance of learning about the disease and remembering that although diabetes cannot be cured, it is controllable. Spouses can be vital members of the patient's health care team. The article offers practical tips in the areas of weight loss, meal planning, lifestyle changes, and food habits. Other topics include sexuality, coping with low blood glucose levels (hypoglycemia), the role of counseling and support groups, and where to get additional information.

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Insulins. In: Patel, A. Diabetes in Focus. 2nd ed. Lewisville, TX: Pharmaceutical Press. 2003. p. 79-102.

Diabetes mellitus is a common chronic disorder and represents a serious health care challenge. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide and considerable progress has been made in the understanding of diabetes management. This chapter on insulins is from a textbook that details the practical pharmaceutical care that pharmacists can provide for people with diabetes. In this chapter, the author describes how exogenous insulin is given as replacement therapy to compensate for the lack of endogenous insulin in type 1 diabetes and the relative lack of endogenous insulin (due to insulin resistance or a defect in the insulin release mechanism) in type 2 diabetes. Topics include the mechanism of action, the insulin molecule, insulin secretion, insulin receptors, glucose uptake, pharmacokinetics, administration and dosage, adverse effects (hypoglycemia, lipodystrophy, cardiovascular effects, weight gain), and drug interactions. A final section discusses the different types of insulin preparations, insulin formulations, and insulin analogues. 4 figures. 1 table. 21 references.

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Lifestyle Management. In: Patel, A. Diabetes in Focus. 2nd ed. Lewisville, TX: Pharmaceutical Press. 2003. p. 33-44.

Diabetes mellitus is a common chronic disorder and represents a serious health care challenge. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide and considerable progress has been made in the understanding of diabetes management. This chapter on lifestyle management is from a textbook that details the practical pharmaceutical care that pharmacists can provide for people with diabetes. In this chapter, the author stresses that the maintenance of near-normal blood glucose levels is the key to avoiding both metabolic (diabetic) emergencies and long-term complications in patients with diabetes. The motivation of patients to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of their condition is essential. In order to achieve independence, patients require information and education from health professionals on how to detect, manage, and avoid common problems (particularly hypoglycemia and ketoacidosis) associated with diabetes mellitus. The author reviews each of these conditions, covering definition, signs and symptoms, management, and causes. Additional sections discuss exercise, alcohol consumption, smoking, driving, travel, and vaccination. 5 figures. 13 references.

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Managing School. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association. 2003. 6 p.

This document is a type of fact sheet that is available online, called a POD (print-on-demand). The fact sheets accompany the Wizdom patient education book series from the American Diabetes Association (ADA); the series is designed for children and adolescents and their families. This fact sheet discusses strategies for managing school and diabetes. Topics include the psychosocial impact of diabetes on young people, the diabetes care team and how they can help, the need to educate teachers, coaches and other school personnel about diabetes, diabetes self-care activities at school (insulin shots, SMBG), coping with hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels) at school, the symptoms of hypoglycemia, the problem of hyperglycemia (high blood glucose levels) and strategies to avoid it, eating in the classroom, and exercise and sports. The fact sheet concludes with suggestions for additional information (web sites and other publications). The fact sheets are also available in print format from the ADA (800-342-2383).

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Mastering Your Diabetes (Before Diabetes Masters You). Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association. 2003. 123 p.

This book is written for patients newly diagnosed with diabetes mellitus. Written by a diabetes health care professional who has also lived with diabetes for more than 25 years, the book covers the emotional, physical, and practical aspects of living with diabetes. Fifteen chapters cover adjusting to a diagnosis of diabetes, definition of diabetes (including the different types), the physiology of diabetes, short-term complications of high glucose levels (hyperglycemia), monitoring blood glucose levels (SMBG), medications that are used to treat diabetes, diet therapy to help manage diabetes, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose), the role of exercise, general health care recommendations, sick days, the emotional side of diabetes, long-term complications of diabetes, and how to stay motivated to maintain healthy self-care strategies. A subject index concludes the book.

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Meglitinides. In: Patel, A. Diabetes in Focus. 2nd ed. Lewisville, TX: Pharmaceutical Press. 2003. p. 127-131.

Diabetes mellitus is a common chronic disorder and represents a serious health care challenge. The prevalence of diabetes is increasing worldwide and considerable progress has been made in the understanding of diabetes management. This chapter on drug therapy with meglitinides (a new chemical class of insulin secretagogue drugs) is from a textbook that details the practical pharmaceutical care that pharmacists can provide for people with diabetes. In this chapter, the author reviews the use of two meglitinide analogues, nateglinide and repaglinide, currently licensed in the United Kingdom for use in the management of type 2 diabetes. Nateglinide is licensed for use only in combination with metformin, whereas repaglinide may be used either as monotherapy or in combination with metformin. Topics include mechanism of action, pharmacokinetics, dosage, adverse effects (hypoglycemia, weight gain), drug interactions, and preparations. 1 figure. 4 references.

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Parents' Guide to Getting Out. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association. 2003. 5 p.

This document is a type of fact sheet that is available online, called a POD (print-on-demand). The fact sheets accompany the Wizdom patient education book series from the American Diabetes Association (ADA); the series is designed for children and adolescents and their families. This fact sheet offers information for parents of children with diabetes; in it, parents are encouraged to make time for themselves and their relationship. The author focuses on strategies for parents to use to take care of themselves, in order for them to have enough physical and emotional resources to care for their child with diabetes. Topics include finding child care, support groups (for parents and for teens with diabetes), choosing a child care provider, educating the child care provider, meals and snacks, blood checks, insulin, and coping with hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) and hyperglycemia (high blood glucose). The fact sheet concludes with suggestions for additional information (web sites and other publications). The fact sheets are also available in print format from the ADA (800-342-2383).

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Preadolescent Child with Type I Diabetes. In: Sperling, M.A. Type 1 Diabetes: Etiology and Treatment. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press Inc. 2003. p. 293-305.

Results of the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (DCCT) indicate that most patients with type 1 diabetes should receive intensive treatments aimed at lowering glucose and glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c, a measure of blood glucose over time) levels as close to normal as possible and as soon as possible in order to prevent and delay the development of microvascular complications of the disease. Among the pediatric age groups, the preadolescent child with type 1 diabetes is an ideal candidate for such therapy. This chapter on the management of the preadolescent child with type 1 diabetes is from a book in which well-recognized physicians and researchers review the latest thinking about the causes of type 1 diabetes and the best approaches to treating both its acute and chronic complications. Topics include the goals of treatment, insulin replacement, monitoring glucose control, glycosylated hemoglobin, diet, exercise, outpatient care, hypoglycemia (low blood glucose levels), sick-day rules, and the behavioral and psychosocial aspects of treatment. 3 figures. 1 table. 35 references.

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Prevention and Correction of Hypoglycemia. In: Sperling, M.A. Type I Diabetes: Etiology and Treatment. Totowa, NJ: Humana Press Inc. 2003. p. 145-161.

The increasing incidence of diabetes worldwide has prompted a rapid growth in the pace of scientific discovery and clinical understanding of this disease. This chapter on the prevention and correction of hypoglycemia is from a book in which well-recognized physicians and researchers review the latest thinking about the causes of type 1 diabetes and the best approaches to treating both its acute and chronic complications. The author discusses the clinical context of hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) in diabetes, the physiological prevention or correction of hypoglycemia, clinical risk factors for hypoglycemia, the pathophysiology of glucose counterregulation in diabetes, and hypoglycemia risk reduction in diabetes. The author notes that improving glycemic control while minimizing hypoglycemia in diabetes requires both application of the principles of aggressive therapy (patient education and empowerment, frequent self-monitoring of blood glucose, flexible insulin regimens, individualized glycemic goals, ongoing professional guidance and support) and implementation of hypoglycemia risk reduction. 3 figures. 1 table. 75 references.

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Self-Care for Diabetes. [Autocuidado para la Diabetes.]. Yardley, PA: The StayWell Company: KRAMES Health and Safety Education. 2003. [4 p.].

This brochure, available in English or Spanish, reviews the basic components of diabetes self-management: understanding the disease, monitoring blood glucose, taking medication, and making healthy food choices. Specific topics include the complications that can arise from high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia), the goals of self-care, monitoring strategies (including SMBG), glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c, a measure of blood glucose levels over time), how to treat high blood glucose levels, how to manage episodes of low blood glucose (hypoglycemia), oral medications, insulin, healthy eating, shopping hints, meal planning, foot care, footwear, and the role of exercise. The brochure is printed on heavy cardstock and is illustrated with brightly colored graphics. 7 figures. 1 table.

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