“Enabling self-management is what The Canadian Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook is all about…a comprehensive resource that is there for you when you need the right information at the right time!””—Michael Evans, M.D., CCFP

The only Canadian reference on Type 2 diabetes, The Canadian Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook, 2nd edition has been updated with all the latest recommendations and research. The ultimate resource, this book provides everything you need to know about this disease. Learn how Type 2 diabetes affects your body. Find out how to assemble the best health care team and how to make lifestyle changes that will keep you healthy.

INSIDE:

• Diabetes basics – what it is, who is at risk, starting facts on its prevalence
• How to maintain a healthy eating and activity plan
• How to accurately test your blood sugar and manage the highs and lows
• The latest on diabetes medications
• Information on special circumstance: obesity, pregnancy, menopause, hormone replacement therapy
• A new section on diabetes and aging
• The unique challenges faced by aboriginal Canadians
• Type 2 diabetes complications – heart disease, nerve damage, circulatory problems – and how to prevent them
• A glossary of organizations and Web Sites dedicated to Type 2 diabetes