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Diabetes For Dummies, UK Edition

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Diabetes For Dummies, UK Edition by Sarah Jarvis and Alan L. Rubin offers a comprehensive guide to understanding and managing diabetes, tailored specifically for the UK audience. It provides insights into the causes, symptoms, and different types of diabetes while offering practical advice on diet, exercise, and medication. This book is an invaluable resource for those looking to take control of their health and manage diabetes effectively.
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You might appreciate this book if you're seeking a comprehensive yet accessible guide to managing diabetes in the UK. It offers practical advice on diet, exercise, monitoring blood sugar, and dealing with complications. It's a valuable resource for both newly diagnosed individuals and those looking to enhance their knowledge.

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Don't just survive - thrive! That's the message of this state-of-the-art guide to diabetes management. From causes, symptoms and side effects to treatments and diet, this book will help British diabetics understand all types of diabetes and delivers sound advice on staying fit and feeling great.

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Don't just survive - thrive! That's the message of this state-of-the-art guide to diabetes management. From causes, symptoms, and side effects to treatments and diet, this book will help British diabetics understand all types of diabetes and delivers sound advice on staying fit and feeling great.

The best-selling second edition has been updated to cover key information on managing pre-diabetes, plus new content on screening tests, medications, and lifestyle advice. With additional information on the latest advances in therapy for diabetes and its complications, this new edition will make sure you're covered from every aspect.

Diabetes For Dummies, UK Edition by Sarah Jarvis and Alan L. Rubin is an essential guide for anyone looking to effectively manage their diabetes with comprehensive, up-to-date advice.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780470977118

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 18 February 2011

Country: United States

Imprint: For Dummies

Edition: 3rd edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 187.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 765g

Pages: 432

About the Author

Dr Alan L Rubin is a diabetes specialist. Dr Sarah Jarvis has been a GP for 20 years. She is the resident doctor on both BBC's The One Show and on Radio 2, as well as writing regular columns for Good Housekeeping and My Weekly magazines. Sarah has a particular interest in diabetes and cardiovascular disease and chairs the Health Care Committee of HEART UK, the cholesterol charity.

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