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Frontmatter
Contents
Introduction
CHAPTER 1. Introduction to Diabetes
CHAPTER 2. The Pancreas
CHAPTER 3. Normal Pancreatic Function
Introduction
CHAPTER 4. How Does the Pancreas Relate to Diabetes? – Type 1 Diabetes
CHAPTER 5. How Does the Pancreas Relate to Diabetes?– Type 2 Diabetes
CHAPTER 6. Some Other Forms of Diabetes
Introduction
CHAPTER 7. Symptoms of Diabetes, Including Increased Hunger and Increased Thirst
CHAPTER 8. Diagnosis of Diabetes
Introduction
CHAPTER 9. Monitoring Blood Sugar, Including the Use of a Blood Sugar Meter and HbA1c Testing
CHAPTER 10. Pills to Help Control Blood Sugar Levels, Including Metformin, Sulfonylurea Drugs, and Others
CHAPTER 11. Insulin Therapy
CHAPTER 12. Other Drugs You Might Need, Including Those to Control Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Levels
CHAPTER 13. Managing Diabetes in Special Circumstances, Including Pregnancy, Childhood, and Others
Introduction
CHAPTER 14. Acute Complications of Diabetes, Including Hypoglycemia and Ketoacidosis
CHAPTER 15. Long-Term Complications of Diabetes, Including Blindness, Kidney Disease, and Others
Introduction
CHAPTER 16. Stopping Smoking
CHAPTER 17. Diet, Nutrition, and Management of Obesity
CHAPTER 18. Physical Activity
Index