The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women (Sourcebooks) (PB) 2005 by M. Sara Rosentha

A vital sourcebook for the millions of American women diagnosed with type 2 diabetes

The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women answers women’s questions about how to manage diabetes and shows how to cope with the disease to live a fuller, healthier life. A major revision of M. Sara Rosenthal’s guide on the subject, The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women focuses on:

• The revised screening guidelines for diagnosis
• The latest medications and treatments available
• How women’s hormones interact with insulin
• How menopause and pregnancy affect diabetes management
• How low-carb diets can be dangerous for women with type 2 diabetes
• How to follow the ADA carb counting guidelines while avoiding weight gain