| Abstract: |
This booklet answers common questions about living with diabetes. Designed primarily for people who are newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, the booklet reviews the different types of diabetes, the signs and symptoms of diabetes, the components of a diabetes treatment plan, medications used for diabetes, insulin, the need to manage blood glucose levels, blood glucose goals, meal planning, the role of exercise and activity, diabetes complications and how to avoid them, the types of monitoring tests and check-ups that should be undertaken, the psychosocial factors of diabetes, workplace considerations, and traveling with diabetes. Readers are encouraged to eat healthy, well-balanced meals at the right times, to be physically active, to manage their self-care (taking diabetes medicine, checking blood glucose, getting health check-ups), and to work closely with their diabetes health care team. The booklet includes many drawings and photographs that colorfully illustrate the textual information. The inside back cover describes the free program, Changing Life with Diabetes, available through the Novo Nordisk company (ChangingDiabetes-us.com). 59 figures. 6 tables. |