There are dozens of books about managing diabetes, but none focuses specifically on using insulin. Now, in Think Like a Pancreas, certified diabetes educator and type 1 insulin user Gary Scheiner gives readers everything they need to know to "think like a pancreas," i. e. , to successfully master the art of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. A comprehensive, supremely practical guide free of medical mumbo jumbo, Think Like a Pancreas discusses day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring; measuring and matching insulin to carbohydrate intake; the pluses and minuses of different insulin-delivery methods; hypoglycemia; exercise; the impact of emotions, stress, and illness; and the dozens of other issues that everyone taking insulin needs to master. A book that is long overdue, this first-ever, indispensable, all-in-one resource will enlighten and inspire the four million people whose lives and well-being depend on daily insulin intake.
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DiabetesMine.com, 2/21/12
""Think Like a Pancreas "covers essentially anything and everything you'd need to know about living with diabetes."About.com, 3/1/12
"This highly practical, humorous, and detailed guide covers it all."
Eat Healthy, Live Well (blog), 3/8/12"In his down-to-earth approach he offers a plethora of innovative out-of-the-box tips for taking care of the everyday, literal and figurative, ups and downs of diabetes using insulin...a terrific addition to your diabetes bookshelf." "Library Journal", 3/29/12"Striking a balance between a casual and professional tone, Scheiner presents this material in an approachable manner...Recommended for public and consumer health libraries, especially those with the first edition."
HealthCentral.com, 8/21/12
"So readable that I found myself wanting to read every word of it when I picked it up with the intention of just skimming through it...The best guidance anywhere for people using insulin or thinking about it."
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Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE, is a certified diabetes educator, insulin pump user/trainer, and exercise physiologist who has written dozens of articles on diabetes, fitness, and motivation. He serves on the board of directors of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, coordinates a chapter of the Diabetes Exercise & Sports Association, and volunteers for the American Diabetes Association. Drawing upon both his professional skills and personal experience, he teaches the art and science of blood glucose balancing to people with diabetes throughout the world from his private practice, Integrated Diabetes Services, in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania.
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30 of 30 people found the following review helpful
By S. Anderson
Format:Paperback
This is a must for every who is diabetic regardless of type 1, type 2, recently diagnosed or diagnosed 40years ago as I was.
It explains how insulin works, why the pancreas packed up and tips on how to adjust insulin levels.
I couldn't put it down _ its written in a non technical friendly manner.
Highly recommended
It explains how insulin works, why the pancreas packed up and tips on how to adjust insulin levels.
I couldn't put it down _ its written in a non technical friendly manner.
Highly recommended
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This is a great book. Unfortunately, it is written in American and you have to interpret some of the words. However, it is a very good guide for anyone wanting to get a grip on their diabetic control. Although all types of diabetes and all control regimes are covered, the book is most useful for those on muliple insulin injections (basal bolus regime) or those using an insulin pump. Much of the thinking in the book is now being taken up by forward-thinking clinics, but (perhaps) not most GPs. It is interesting to read the original script for some of the advice I've been hearing! Do buy it. It is very helpful and practical, with just the right amount of science to support the advice. It may well make you question the way you've been doing things! And for me, it worked.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By C. Parkes
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This is a good read for anyone using insulin, straight forward, easy to understand and a great insight into the workings of insulin. Would definately recommend.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Fandange
Format:Paperback
When my youngest son was diagnosed with Type 1, there was a great deal to learn quickly. This book has been a great tool to build on the information provided by doctors and nurses, and a helpful reference to have on hand for day-to-day guidance. Now that another of my children has been diagnosed, this book and the associated web site have helped de-mystify the condition, and make dealing with diabetes more of an every day routine, than a scary unknown! I would, (and have) recommended it to diabetics and their families, teachers and medical professionals!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By G. Crocker
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At last here is someone who writes in an understandable and straightforward manner about this chronic condition. The insight he provides and the guidance on managing your diabetes is enlightening and life changing. At last here is someone who explains the relationship between carbohydrates and blood glucose levels; who doesn't advocate using carbs as the basis of the Type 2 diabetic diet, and who presents the facts clearly based on personal experience. After years of increasing medication, both tablets and insulin, rising blood sugar levels, increasing weight and the start of circulation and nerve issues, four weeks of following the advice in this book has resulted in weight loss, halved blood sugar levels, and a reduction of insulin use by 55%. This book should be compulsory reading for anyone who advises diabetics on diet, medication and health matters; it would certainly make the 'inspeak', nonsense, and mumbo jumbo easier to understand.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By PFC
Format:Paperback
As a type 2 on insulin this book filled in many of the gaps in my education and helped me deal with a number of problems, I wished that I had known about it when I first went on insulin. I would, and have, reccommended it to fellow sufferers.
By bundoranjoe
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I would recommend this book to all diabetics,or anyone who is involved with diabetes.Loads of facts I didn't know about ,and I've been diabetic for 40 years.
By zcar
Format:Paperback
Absolutely brilliant writing makes this enlightening book essential reading for anyone using insulin for their diabetes. Well thought out, it is a source of information that all diabetics should obtain to help understand and cope with diabetic life.
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Excellent book !!!
I would recommend this book to anyone with type 1 diabetes.
It not too technical, he explains in plain words the insulin issues.
It not too technical, he explains in plain words the insulin issues.
Published 21 months ago by asic
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An excellent book. written in easy to read, every day language. informative and extremely helpful. All the numbers though, were in American, but easy to transcribe. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Susan Griffiths
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very helpful book
I found this book a good help trying to decide when and how I should move on to Insulin as at my age Glucophage is no longer recommended.
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