"The ultimate diabetes primer covering all aspects of the disease from the health issues and concerns to lifestyle change recommendations. For anyone at risk of type 2 diabetes, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or who has had type 2 diabetes for many years -- this book is ideal. There is no doubt that type 2 diabetes management can be overwhelming. This book provides all the critical information and reassurances. The easy, clear steps include vital information on topics such as: Straight answers to the most common diabetes questions. The Learning About Diabetes section includes: risks, symptoms, complications from diabetes such as sleep problems, gum disease, eye problems, kidney damage, heart attack and stroke. A full-color Hands-on-Food Guide (literally using your hands as a guide for your portions, which has proven to be immensely successful with the vast majority of diabetes patients) includes top ten nutrition topics, making the right choices among the food groups. Taking Medication and Tests covers everything from low blood sugar, testing your own blood sugar to preparing for regular laboratory tests. Activity recommendations and fitness plan recommendations including personalized plans, precautions and suggested exercises. Seven Deal Meal Plan with recipes featured in full-color, life size photos. Information on managing diabetes and expectations at other life stages including pregnancy and gestational diabetes, sexuality, preschoolers and teenagers. Karen Graham is a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator."--Provided by publisher.

Includes index. "7 steps to prevent or reduce complications. 7-day meal plan. Answers to common diabetes questions"--Cover.