| Topic: | diabetes (dm) |
| Title: | Diabetes Lifestyle Book: Facing Your Fears and Making Changes for a Long and Healthy Life. |
| Author: | Gregg, J.A.; Callaghan, G.M.; Hayes, S.C. |
| Source: | Oakland, CA: New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 2007. 230 p. |
| Availability: | Available from New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 5674 Shattuck Avenue, Oakland, CA 94609. Phone: 1-800-748-6273. Email: customerservice@newharbinger.com. Website: www.newharbinger.com. Price: $16.95. |
| Abstract: | This book offers practical suggestions for people coping with diabetes and its complications. The authors focus on the barriers to comprehensive diabetes self-care, including barriers that may be self-inflicted, using a technique called acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The book includes a set of self-knowledge exercises that can help readers learn a set of skills and strategies to help them keep their health and their life going in positive directions. The book includes 13 chapters that cover basic diabetes information, acceptance of diabetes, motivation and persistence, the role of commitment, food and nutrition, exercise and physical activity, medications, preventing and treating complications, behavior change, and the role of communication. The authors use numerous case examples, the stories of real people, and practical suggestions to implement everyday activities that help readers connect with the information provided, set and achieve realistic goals, and feel empowered. Specific self-knowledge exercises are provided throughout the book. 29 references. |
| Format: | Monograph/Book |
| Language: | English. |
| Major Keywords: | Diabetes Mellitus. Psychosocial Factors. Coping. Adjustment. Behavior Modification. Self Care. Patient Education. |
| Minor Keywords: | Depression. Motivation. Emotions. Activities of Daily Living. Exercise. Nutrition. Drug Therapy. Complications. Food Habits. Communication. Support Groups. |
| Publication Number: | DMBK13223 |
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