Topic:	Diabetes (DM)
Title:	Keep Yourself Healthy at Home: A Guide for Adults with Diabetes.
Author:	n/a
Source:	South Deerfield, MA: Channing L. Bete Co., Inc. 2000. 60 p.
Availability:	Available from Channing L. Bete, Co., Inc. 200 State Road, South Deerfield, MA 01373-0200. (800) 628-7733. Fax (800) 499-6464. PRICE: $3.50 each; plus shipping and handling; quantity discounts available. Order number 97915.
Abstract:	This illustrated handbook provides adults who have diabetes with information on health care. Section one provides general information about health care, the prevention of health problems, and the use of diabetes and general medications. Section two discusses specific problems and their treatment, focusing on allergies, appendicitis, asthma; back pain; bites and stings; bronchitis; bruises, cuts, and scrapes; burns and sunburns; chest pain; colds, flu, and cough; constipation; diarrhea; dizziness and fainting; fever; foot and leg problems; headaches; heartburn; mouth problems; nausea and vomiting; sexual concerns; sexually transmitted diseases; skin problems; sprains and strains; urinary tract infections; and vaginitis. Section three focuses on conditions of special concern for people who have diabetes, including heart disease and stroke and eye, kidney, and nerve diseases. Section four explains how to deal with hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia and provides space for writing down emergency numbers and other emergency information.
Format:	Monograph/Book
Language:	English.
Major Keywords:	Diabetes Mellitus. Type 1 Diabetes. Type 2 Diabetes. Self Care. Health Promotion. Diet. Exercise. Health Services. Mental Health. Insulin. Oral Hypoglycemic Agents. SMBG. Sick Days. Health Promotion. Therapy. Hypoglycemia. Hyperglycemia.
Minor Keywords:	Adults. Quality of Life. Body Weight. Smoking. Alcohol Use. Pregnancy. Blood Glucose. Cardiovascular Diseases. Diabetic Retinopathy. Diabetic Nephropathy. Diabetic Neuropathy.
Publication Number:	DMBK09125
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