The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes: An Essential Guide for the Newly Diagnosed (First Year, The)
After Gretchen Becker was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1996, she educated herself on every aspect of this chronic condition — by reading medical and scientific books and journals, talking with doctors and listening to her own body. In 2001, she marshaled everything she had learned as a “patient-expert” into the first edition of this book, which she has now completely updated and revised. The First Year®—Type 2 Diabetes uniquely guides you step-by-step through your first year with diabetes, walking you through everything you need to learn and do each day of your first week after diagnosis, each subsequent week of the first month, and each subsequent month of the crucial first year.In clear, concise, accessible language, Becker covers a wide range of practical, medical, and lifestyle issues, beginning with coming to terms with your diagnosis and then moving on to subjects including: • Choosing the diet that is best for you• The role of exercise• Daily blood-glucose testing routines and understanding lab tests• Medications and supplements• Networking with others• Insurance issues• Traveling and socializing| From | Comment |
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 Avera |
December 17, 2008 3:49 AM I haven't read this book due to the fact that I am well past the first year mark. I am reviewing it because I just bought it for a friend newly diagnosed. I did look through it and found it contained information that I wish I had known my first year. It is a very good book according to content.  |
 Goddess |
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MAMA J |
September 15, 2008 11:58 AM this book is great. im just in my first year and i need all the info i can get |
 crazy8 |
September 13, 2008 1:14 PM A must have book for all those who just found out. |
 Charish |
September 3, 2008 3:58 PM |
 hross59 |
August 3, 2008 3:33 PM |
 liz2857 |
July 21, 2008 10:22 PM Gives great advice and info for type 2's,from beginners to those that have had it for any amout of time.Its a good read. |
 G Thomas |
June 25, 2008 9:34 AM THIS IS A GREAT BOOK WHICH I WISH I HAD 4 YEARS AGO. i HAD BEEN TOLD I WAS BORDER--LINE FOR YEARS. ONCE I MOVED BACK HERE TO MELBOURNE I WENT TO THE DOCTOR FOR A ROUTINE AND MY DOCTOR PUT ME ON MEDICATION. AT THAT TIME I WAS 145. DIABETES RAN IN MY IMMEDIATE FAMILY. I GUEST I HOPED IT WOULD GO AWAY. IT GOT WORST CAUSE I JUST SIMPLY DIDN'T PAY ATTENTION. I LOST A GREAT GRANDMA TO THIS MONSTER AND EVERY ONE ON MY MOTHER SIDE HAS IT BUT ONE AUNT. ITS NEVER TO LATE TO READ. |
 TRKnight2007 |
March 13, 2008 6:43 AM Great primer for those who are newly diagnosed. It helps explain a lot about what most people don't know about being Type II. |
