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 Gary Scheiner, CDE
Think Like a Pancreas: Many books offer advice on managing diabetes, but few focus specifically on
the day-to-day issues facing those who use insulin. Scheiner, a
certified diabetes educator and himself an insulin user himself since 1985,
gives you the tools to "think like a pancreas"--that is, to successfully master
the art and science of matching insulin to the body’s ever-changing needs. Free
of medical mumbo jumbo, comprehensive, and packed with useful information not
readily available in other books, Think Like a Pancreas discusses: day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring, designing an insulin
program, measuring insulin to carbohydrate
intake and physical activity , pluses and minuses of different
insulin-delivery methods, optimal management of diabetes using an insulin
pump, hypoglycemia—the best ways to avoid it and treat it , the impact
of emotions, stress, illness, and aging , making the best use of your health
care team and community resources , plus dozens of other issues that
everyone taking insulin needs to understand and master. IOH Rating 5/5
 Dr Charles Fox
Type 1 Diabetes: It is an incredible book, which deals in depth with every detail of
diabetes care in young people. Dr. Fox is consultant physician at Northampton General Hospital, UK.
 American Diabetes Association
ADA's Field Guide to Type 1 Diabetes: As it always pays to be prepared before beginning a journey, it also pays for
people with diabetes to be prepared before they start each day. In true Field
Guide fashion, this book boils down vital information for readers into short
sections and checklists of their necessities, what they need to do, and what to
take with them on the course of their day. A Field Guide to Type 1 Diabetes
includes sections on insulin; tools, food, and exercise; complications; and
how-to's.
 American Diabetes Association.
ADA Complete Guide to Diabetes: Perhaps the most complete and authoritative resource on diabetes, American
Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes covers everything from how
to manage types 1 and 2 and gestational diabetes, to traveling with insulin,
sick-day action plans, and recognizing hypoglycemia.
Other contents include information on symptoms, complications, exercise and
nutrition, blood sugar control, sexual issues, drug therapies, insulin regimes,
and much more. Plus, information for every parent about children, schools, and
day care. This updated third edition features new information on medications,
diabetes management and new therapies, and new treatments for diabetes
complications.
 Anne Peters, MD
Conquering Diabetes: As one of the top 20 physicians treating diabetes in America, director of
the USC Clinical Diabetes Programs, and the physician currently in charge of
developing the nation's largest outreach program for community-based diabetes
prevention and treatment, Dr. Anne Peters treats a spectrum of patients, from
Hollywood producers, writers, and stars who frequent her clinic in Beverly Hills
to the poor who populate her free clinic in East L.A.
Authoritative and
reassuring, Conquering Diabetes will arm readers and their physicians with the
latest findings on the diabetes epidemic, helping them to confront the disease
effectively and exponentially increase their quality of life. For both Type 1 and Type 2 information.
 Betsy Carlisle
101 Medication Tips for People with Diabetes by University of New Mexico Diabetes Care Team.
 Peter A. Lodewick
A Diabetic Doctor Looks At Diabetes: Written from the unique perspective of a doctor who has lived with diabetes for
the past 30 years, A Diabetic Doctor Looks at Diabetes has been updated
to give people with diabetes the up-to-the-minute tools and information they
need to understand, cope with, and live with the disease.
 William H. Polonsky
Diabetes Burnout: Diabetes Burnout is an interactive book that addresses the emotional
issues that contribute to poor glycemic control and provides guidance to
overcoming the barriers to good self-care. Worksheets help readers assess their
current state of motivation and establish a successful plan of action.
 Patti Bazel
Geil, et. al.
101 Tips for
a Healthy Pregnancy with Diabetes: The newest
installment in the American Diabetes Association's best-selling 101 Tips series
helps women with diabetes cope with pregnancy using a quick, easy-to- read
question-&-answer format. 101 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy with Diabetes
offers tips on topics such as pre-pregnancy; nutrition; managing medication;
managing diabetes during pregnancy; making it through labor; postpartum; and
much more.
 John A. Seneff
Numb Toes and Aching Souls: This is, in
a nutshell, the best current work on the subject of neuropathy for lay people.
It explains the problem, goes through the rational for treatment, and discusses
the treatments one by one. In addition to the use of PO medication, it covers vitamin therapy, physical therapies, psychotherapy and
for patients who fail standard treatments, it covers alternative therapies such
as plasmapheresis and hyperbaric oxygen. Seneff also covers experimental
treatments still in clinical studies. His treatment of the subject is
comprehensive and empathetic. He devotes a chapter to coping skills, which
will benefit all diabetes patients. The sections on physical modalities are also very valuable. Many of these
patients are on multiple medications already and are reluctant to take
additional medicines.. Senneff found that many patients have gotten considerable
relief from non-medical treatments. Alan Sherman, DPM
 Richard R. Rubin, Ph.D., C.D.E.
Psyching Out Diabetes: This book examines the psychological obstacles of diagnosis such as panic,
fear, anger, shame, and guilt and how to put them into perspective. Through
proper maintenance, diet, and education, this book is tailor-made for the
diabetic or anyone with a diabetic in their life who wants to overcome the
negative emotions associated with this disease and learn the coping skills
necessary to integrate diabetes into their daily life. Dr. Rubin is a faculty member of the John's Hopkins Medical School.
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 M. Sarah Rosenthal
The Type 2 Diabetic Woman: The Type 2 Diabetic Woman is designed to address the unique physical
and emotional aspects of this disease for women. Stressing the importance of
good self-management, best-selling health writer M. Sara Rosenthal presents
information on nutrition, exercise, self-testing, medications, sex, and
pregnancy in a warm, supportive manner. The book focuses on how to work with
your health-care team, how to make the right lifestyle changes, and how to
prevent long-term complications.
 Gretchen Becker
Type 2 Diabetes: The First Year: addresses the questions not always anticipated or answered by healthcare
providers. For instance, she covers necessary and optional tests, diet, drugs,
weight and stress management, and the emotional strain of the disorder. Her
sections on insurance and paying medical bills are excellent. Internet diabetes
expert Rick Mendoza has also contributed a chapter on online resources. Other
useful features include a glossary, reading list, and further resources. This
excellent volume should inspire patients to manage prudently their disease.
 Dr. David Nathan
Beating Diabetes: Dr. David Nathan was one of the lead researchers of the landmark Diabetes
Control and Complications Trial sponsored by the National Institutes of Health.
It scientifically proved that the right program of nutrition and exercise can
prevent diabetes in people on the brink of the disease. The same lessons can
have a major effect in those who already have diabetes. The clinically proven lifestyle strategies you'll find in Beating
Diabetes can halt--and in some cases actually reverse--diabetes and its
precursor, prediabetes. If you already have diabetes, these lifestyle strategies
can help you normalize your blood sugar and maximize your health and quality of
life.
 Sherri Rd Shaffer
Type 2 Complete Food Management: "A timely an comprehensive roadmap to improving blood glucose control and
reducing diabetes complications through simple modifications of diet and
lifestyle."
—Susan Carter, M.S., R.D., C.D.E., Stanford University
Hospital
 Brenda Davis, Tom Barnard
Defeating Diabetes: This books has detailed dietary and nutrition information to empower
readers. Because diet and lifestyle factors are the primary causes of Type 2
diabetes, most Type 2's can control their diabetes completely. This is good news
because the health problems that can occur as a result of untreated diabetes
include blindness, early heart disease, and amputation of body parts. With over
half of those with Type 2 not knowing they have it, following the suggestions in
the book makes sense whether you have diabetes or not. Pre-diabetes (the precursor to diabetes) and
insulin resistance are explained and the authors point out that although being overweight puts one
at high risk for diabetes, one can be thin and have insulin problems due to
"metabolic obesity," which is explained further in the book.
 Elizabeth N. Hiser
Type 2, The Other Diabetes: Type 2 diabetes affects over 16 million Americans, making it one of the most
common chronic diseases in the United States. Hiser, a dietician and the
nutrition editor of Eating Well magazine, rightfully credits diet as a major
tool in the control of the disease and the prevention of disabling
complications. Explanations of diabetes and why diet plays a critical role for
the diabetic are clear and coherent. Exercise is emphasized in ways that all
readers can adapt to their current lifestyles. Hiser advocates a Mediterranean
diet that, while relatively high in monounsaturated fat, is primarily
plant-based (i.e., grains, fruits, and vegetables), with a low emphasis on meat
and dairy products. Concrete information and advice on "good" foods,
supplements, and meal plans are covered, and recipes and a resource list of
associations are included. A good addition to all health collections.
 Dr. Gavin, MD, PhD
Dr. Gavin's Health Guide for African Americans: Dr. James Gavin M.D., Ph.D., is president of Morehouse School of
Medicine and chairman of the National Diabetes Education program. He covers wellness and the tools to achieve it. He discusses
health topics of particular concern to the African American population: obesity,
high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, diabetes, and cancer. His
intergenerational, family-centered approach to health is the prescription for
breaking the alarming cycle of lifestyle-caused diseases, which are now striking
children, too. Key features: are focus on prevention of disease and tool kits for better health.
 Drum/Zierenberg
The Diabetes
Type 2 Sourcebook: This book
provides all the information readers need to know about living with Type 2
diabetes, including self-management, the most recent findings on nutrition and
exercise, the emotional and financial issues that accompany the disease, and
the newest testing methods, treatments, and medications. Also includes an
up-to-date listing of helpful organizations and other resources. Terry
Zierenberg, R.N., C.D.E., is the program coordinator for the Diabetes Care Center at Encino-Tarzana Regional Medical Center in Los Angeles, CA
 Phyllis Barrier
Type 2 Diabetes For Beginners: This book is the “take-you-by-the-hand” guide that will become a trusted friend
and adviser for the millions of people who find themselves in the growing ranks
of people with diabetes. It can be a lonely and scary place to be, whether one
has had diabetes for a day or for 20 years.
As with all skills—and managing diabetes is just another skill that can be
learned—it is wise to start with the basics and to return to them regularly.
This author has decades of experience counseling individuals and designing
reader-friendly publications to help a wider circle of folks make the choices
that lead naturally to good management of their diabetes. She’s with readers
from the first day of diagnosis, through the shock and fears that may arise, and
teaches them what the simple steps are and how to take them to make a real
difference in their health now, and in all their tomorrows. Barrier, M.S., R.D., C.D.E. (Little Rock, AK) is a diabetes
and nutrition consultant for PMB Associates and the former national director of
program publications for the American Diabetes Association.
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 Gary Scheiner
Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified: Increasing numbers of people with type 1 diabetes, all of whose lives depend on
insulin, as well as type 2 diabetics, have already adopted the insulin pump,
which replaces a regimen of insulin shots with a continuous delivery of insulin.
Yet many who stand to benefit from "the pump" are put off by not fully
understanding the device, and many already using it don’t have anyone with whom
to compare notes about its use. Now Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, who has used the
pump for more than three years, cuts through common personal fears about the
pump and offers insight into the day-to-day challenges—and rewards—of life with
it. Drawing on interviews with more than seventy-five pump users, including
Nicole Johnson, Miss America 1999, as well as diabetes experts and other health
professionals, Kaplan-Mayer discusses how the pump affects your sex life,
dealing with money issues, finding support, counting carbohydrates, and much
more. Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified offers knowledgeable, informative,
reassuring advice that all pump users—current and future—will find extremely
valuable. Charts and tables add to this valuable insider's guide.
 Richard S. Beaser
Outsmarting Diabetes: This aggressive approach to keeping blood sugar readings at a more constant level is easier to accomplish with the aid of an insulin pump. If you are up to the (rewarding) challenge of tight control this is a decent book to start with. The benefits of tight control are not contested, but sadly, 85% of all those diagnosed with diabetes do not adequately control their diabetes.
 John Walsh
Pumping Insulin: This is a must-read book for anyone on the pump or considering using one. The information is exhaustive and straightforward. Even if you think you know it all about pumping, this book will teach you even more!
"As a young Internist, this book proved to be essential in my understanding of
diabetes. Searching through my more commonly used references to include Internal
Medicine and Endocrinology Textbooks I was unable to find a concise summary of
the information and recommendations necessary to manage my patients with pumps.
The 500 rule and the 1800 rule were just vague concepts found in obscure
management articles and discussions with other providers. I did not have the
benefit of a certified pump trainer or diabetic nurse educator. But with this
reference as a guide I was able to develop a management plan. In 3 short months
I dropped my patient from a HbA1c of 9.4 to 6.3. Where there were previous
highs in the 400's there are just now slight deviations from desired values.
This reference and the bolus wizard on the Medtronic pump is all that one needs
to demystify the management. And of course you and your patient needs to be
motivated and dedicated. Dr. Daniel Carlson, Germany" IOH Rating 5/5
 Howard Wolpert
Smart Pumping: The insulin pump has opened a whole new world for people with diabetesmore
flexibility in what and when they eat and better blood sugar control, too.
Smart Pumping integrates this new successful technology with the
physical and psychological aspects of diabetes care, and helps patients adopt
the insulin pump into their self-care regime.
This book combines a comprehensive medical approach toward intensive diabetes
management and pump therapy with a patient-centered appreciation of the
real-life challenges and frustrations.
Howard Wolpert, M.D., is an instructor in medicine at the Harvard
Medical School Joslin Diabetes Center and is also in charge of the pump clinic
there. He has written extensively on the use of insulin pumps.
IOH Rating 5/5
 Karen Bolderman
Putting Your Patients on an Insulin Pump: Help your patients live a more flexible lifestyle with step-by-step advice on
insulin pump therapy from dietitian and diabetes educator Karen Bolderman.
Bolderman has spent more than 25 years training and managing hundreds of insulin
pump patients with all brands of insulin pumps. Benefit from her "best of"
advice, including pros and cons and complete troubleshooting techniques.
Chapters cover such topics as:
- Profiles of good candidates
- Selecting a pump
- Carbohydrate counting and managing hyperglycemia
- Determining starting basal rate--and much more.
- Plus, practical pump tips for patients, case studies, and success stories.
 Kaughfman/Halverson/Lorey
Putting Your Diabetes on the Pump: Putting Your Diabetes on the Pump is 64 pages of essential information on
using an insulin pump for better blood sugar control. It includes the pros and
cons of using a pump, medical guidelines, insulin to carbohydrate ratios, and
the skills and personality traits necessary for successful pump use. Plus,
real-life advice from a person who has used an insulin pump for several years.
Links To Other Pumping Publications
2005 Insulin Pump Planner
(Spiral-bound)
The Mini Med Insulin Pump Workbook - For Getting The Most From
Your Pump (Spiral-bound)
An Islet of Inspiration...
Diabetes World Flight reports
on the flight of Douglas Cairns, an ex-Royal Air Force flying instructor, in his
successful effort to be the first pilot with Type 1 Diabetes to fly around the
world in a light aircraft and raise funds for diabetes research.
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