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Diabetes for Dummies UK Edition (Paperback)

by Sarah Jarvis (Author), Alan L. Rubin (Author)
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  • Paperback: 384 pages
  • Publisher: John Wiley & Sons; UK Edition edition (26 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0764570196
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764570193
  • Product Dimensions: 23.2 x 18.8 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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"…In this practical book, Women’s Health expert Dr Sarah Jarvis offers advice on all aspects of dealing with the disease…" (Women’s Health, November 2003)

"…aims to cut through the medical jargon and help people take control of their condition…" (Good Housekeeping, November 2003)

“…a well researched compendium of advice and information on all aspects of diabetes…combines clarity with depth and detail…” (Yoga & Health, January 2004)

"...Diabetic patients…should arm themselves with sugar cubes, glucose tablets, boiled sweets… but also with a copy of Diabetes for Dummies…"(The Times,23 February 2004)

“…will help you to take control of your diabetes and learn to manage it effectively…” (Choice Magazine, May 04)

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"..aims to cut through the medical jargon and help people take control of their condition.."

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5.0 out of 5 stars review Diabetes for Dummies, 7 Mar 2004
By S. E. Bowman "simon bowman" (norwich , england) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Diabetes for Dummies (Paperback)
Excellent book - explains everthing about diabetes in terms that even a dummy like me can understand. Have just ordered 2 more copies as presents for friends, (if I lend them this copy I'll definitely never see it again) and a copy of the cookbook in the series for myself.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the only diabetes book you'll ever need, 14 Nov 2008
This review is from: Diabetes for Dummies (UK Edition) (Paperback)
If you (or someone you know) have just been diagnosed with diabetes, then I can't recommend this book too highly. I bought it when I was first diagnosed and still refer to it regularly.

The chatty, good humoured, "Dummies" approach works well in breaking down this complex (and scary) subject into bite-sized chunks. It covers all the basics and there are specific chapters on things like diabetes in childhood and in old-age. The recipes are a complete waste of time, but only take up a few pages. There are all helpful appendices that come with the "Dummies" brand and an excellent index.

When buying this (or any other diabetes book), make sure that you get the UK edition: many books are written for the American market and they do things differently there.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful guide for the newly diagnosed -- recommended, 15 April 2007
By Hooligween "Rowena the Red" (Kernow, Great Britain) - See all my reviews
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My partner was recently diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes and we needed to educate ourselves -- quickly -- about how to cope with the condition.
This is an excellent, easy to read guide, which has proved to be extremely useful for us. It is written by medical professionals but is in plain, accessible English which means you can answer a query quickly, and come back for more in-depth information later.
It covers both Type 1 and 2, and offers an overall guide to medication, exercise, diet and how to cope with it all. There are also plenty of case studies which are based on real people, so you relate to the information and how it is effective in a practical situation.
It is more detailed and informative than the Diabetes UK website, and much more balanced than the more personal guidebooks which we have also seen.
The information is broken up into useful chapters and bite-size chunks. Nothing difficult to handle, and the index makes finding a particular subject (testing glucose levels / hypoglcaemia / GI levels / complications / whatever) very easy.

As well as being useful for actual diabetic patients, this book is also brilliant for the family. It explains mood swings and depression, and how to help the person who is suffering.
It's a book about how to live well despite diabetes -- and has proved to be extremely useful, eductional, practical and uplifting.

It is only marked down by one star because the information stops too soon for us -- we could have done with more detailed medical chapters explaining the how and why of things. Our probliem is now that there's very little to bridge the gap between basic guides for the layman and full-blown medical textbooks!
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Having just completed the Open University Course SK120 'Living with Diabetes',prior to purchasing this book, I can categorically state that I found the book far more informative... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST FOR NEW DIABETICS
WE HAVE FOUND THIS A VERY USEFUL REFERENCE BOOK TO HELP US THROUGH THE EARLY STAGES OF DIABETIS.MY WIFE HAS USED THE BOOK TO BRING VARIETY TO MY DIET. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Simple facts your Dr probably won't tell you
Whether you are newly diagnosed or have had diabetes for years, this is a simple to understand book packed with good information. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars A place to start
I am training to become a nurse, I bought this book to help me with an exam on Type one diabetes. This will help people who read this book to get a basic understanding on... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2006 by L. J. Stewart

5.0 out of 5 stars A MUST-READ for the newly diagnosed
Alan Rubin's excellent guide to diabetes is straight-forward, hard-hitting, factual, practical, and easy to get to grips with. Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2001 by lindaludwin@compuserve.com

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