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Summary: Lots of good information - badly organized
Review: Let the title of this book guide you. I found the book to be frustrating. It is a collection of fragments of helpful hints. There are better organized books available. Originally the book was quite expensive. I'm glad to see they lowered the price. From a publisher that is the "expert" on everything from gardening to car repair, you can do better for diabetes management.
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Summary: My Main Text
Review: My mother is 79 and has had type 1 diabetes for 62 years. She reached some low numbers on her glucose recently (35,45, 51) so I decided to take charge. I picked this book. I have been studying it for one hour daily. After two weeks, I have nine pages of notes. I feel that this is the best way to approach such a topic. And I do feel that this is the best book on the subject. After one finds out that they have diabetes, it is a terrible blow. If one has trouble with the text, they might assign a relative to the task of studying this book and taking notes. If not, a psychologist trained in behavior modification could be useful. If no on both of these answers, then just do your best with this book. Try to read ten pages a day and write down the important parts. Please write down only the important issues or you will get overwhelmed. The way to win is to give in. Dr. Rubin does include everything. Try to get the gist of what he says and possibly disregard every-little-thing. 80% of the results are in 20% of the material on all these books, remember. I have references. One now. "Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution." I can not have this as my main text. But you might want to consider it. High-protien Low-carbohydrate. I don't believe it is healthy. But I did have to propose the idea to my mother. She rejected the idea immediately. I can only tell you what I am doing. And this book is perfect for my caretaking needs So far, thanks to Dr. Rubin and his book, I immediately made an appointment with her primary caretaker. I sent in for an updated meter. And I sent for a "Feet for a Lifetime" kit in which we can test her feet! She also seems interested in some of the extras that Dr. Rubin talks about. Especially the "magnifiers" that can enable a diabetic with visual problems to see the syringe and bottle numbers better. So Rubin has helped my family greatly in this book. My mother's glucose numbers are normal for now. But I want her to be happy and healthy for as long as she lives. Thank you Dr. Rubin for your assistance.
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Summary: Great Book
Review: OK. Hubby's just been diagosed with type II diabetes. Go the to library and get a million confusing books. I don't have time for this. No, wait, there's GOT to be a "Dummies" book on this subject. Amazon.com - "Diabetes for Dummies" - BINGO! Aaaahhhh, all the information I need in an easy-to-understand format.The only problem we found in this this book is that the calculation for body mass index (BMI) was a bit confusing, and some of the websites have changed, but the rest of the book was EXTREMELY helpful and presented in a non-threatening way. Knowledge is power and banishes fear. This book helped save my sanity. Also, when I had a question, I sent an e-mail and got a prompt response from Dr. Rubin himself!
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Summary: Great Book
Review: OK. Hubby's just been diagosed with type II diabetes. Go the to library and get a million confusing books. I don't have time for this. No, wait, there's GOT to be a "Dummies" book on this subject. Amazon.com - "Diabetes for Dummies" - BINGO! Aaaahhhh, all the information I need in an easy-to-understand format. The only problem we found in this this book is that the calculation for body mass index (BMI) was a bit confusing, and some of the websites have changed, but the rest of the book was EXTREMELY helpful and presented in a non-threatening way. Knowledge is power and banishes fear. This book helped save my sanity. Also, when I had a question, I sent an e-mail and got a prompt response from Dr. Rubin himself!
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Summary: A Diabetic's Best Resource and Companion
Review: The newly diagnosed diabetic often feels as if he or she had been plunked down in front of a circus tent, complete with three rings, sideshows, barkers, and scary clowns, only then to be told "okay, pal, start making choices!" Many patients flee. Others roam around frightened and vulnerable. Dr. Rubin, however, clearly, calmly, and intelligently guides the patient in this book through the chaos and confusion of the diabetes care circus. He really makes sense out of what is available. The book is unfailingly clear. I was also impressed with his anecdotes, drawn from his practice, about the emotional experiences of his patients, and with his tips on how to cope with setbacks, glitches, and successes. Many books on diabetes lecture the patient. In this book, diabetics will find a physician-author who does not lecture and who is not afraid to evaluate treatments and approaches. He seems intent on helping diabetics, and their families and caregivers, return to wonderful lives. Get your physician to read it too.
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Summary: Excellent Help!
Review: This book was used by me to write a report for a class I am taking. My boyfriend was recently diagnosed with deiabetes and this book not only helped with my school work it has helped us greatly in his day to day living( not that he's a dummy). Thank you so much for explaining it without all the big medical terms that no one understands. WE APPRECIATE WHAT YOU DID FOR THE DIABETIC COMMUNITY!!!!
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Summary: Excellent Help!
Review: This book was used by me to write a report for a class I am taking. My boyfriend was recently diagnosed with deiabetes and this book not only helped with my school work it has helped us greatly in his day to day living( not that he's a dummy). Thank you so much for explaining it without all the big medical terms that no one understands. WE APPRECIATE WHAT YOU DID FOR THE DIABETIC COMMUNITY!!!!
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Summary: If You Love Someone Who Has Diabetes Buy Them The Book!
Review: This is by far one of the better books I ever read on Diabetes and related symptoms and conditions. It is organize in an easy to read manner, provides checklists, promotes good health, and explains why you must control your diabetes before it hurts you. However, few people ever read an entire book because they find it boring or confusing. So, you need to enroll in Diabetes Educational Classes offer at every medical center or hospital. You will learn how to understand and mange your diabetes within days. Also, one thing that all researchers agree that cuts across all races and cultures for anyone who has diabetes, you must walk at least 30+ minutes a day. You will be amazed how this will show immediate results and make you feel better. I know you will find it cumbersome and burdensome at first, but when you see that your excessive thirst goes Away, or your medication is reduced and you sleep better you will want to walk all the time. I suggest you get an AM/FM Radio headphone radio that has push buttons to change channels. In this way, you will enjoy listening to Talk Radio; National Public Radio, Sports or Music and you will walk even farther without any effort. The hardest thing about walking is starting to do it every day. Once you start you, will never stop and if you can get up to 3 to 4 miles a day or over an hour, you will feel terrific even with diabetes. If you walk early in the morning or early evening, it is beautiful to see the sunrise or sunset. Additionally, be sure to keep you feet clean, dry, and put powder on them using clean socks each time. Purchase "New Balance Tennis Shoes," and make sure they are at least half inch bigger than your feet. One company called San Antonio Shoes, (SAS), actually makes comfortable formal shoes for diabetics to wear too. In this way, your feet will be comfortable as you walk. Moreover, in time you will learn to adjust to your diet. You can often eat what you want, but only in portions as the book points out. This book outlines this area but every diabetic is different and you have to adjust to what works for you. If you care about anyone with diabetes, get him or her this book. Once you take classes, read this book, start walking, and watching your diet, you will understand that you can control your diabetes so it does not control you. Dr. Rueben has done a terrific job by writing this book and you will never know it until you read it!
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Summary: A Great Resource for Diabetics AND Non-Diabetics
Review: This was the first book on diabetes I bought after being diagnosed. I've bought LOTS more. But this is the one I continually go back to for information, reminders, and research. Dr. Rubin's approach to managing diabetes makes a lot of sense. I particularly like his recommended division of carbs/protein/fat (40-30-30). After attending a daylong nutrition class on diabetes, being given a diet with a 60% carb ratio, failing to avoid "spikes" in glucose, and failing to continue losing the weight I'd been losing using Dr. Rubin's approach, I returned to this book. My weight loss picked back up, I felt better and -- best of all -- I was again successful at managing my Type II diabetes. I highly recommend this book to diabetics and those with risk factors for developing diabetes, as well as to friends and relatives of diabetics who just want to learn a little bit more. Check out Diabetes for Dummies Cookbook, too!
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Summary: Excellent
Review: When I heard that my wife was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and I wanted to know all about it, my first thought was if there was a "for Dummies" book on it. Sure enought, there is. My second thought was if it would be up to the excellent standards of most of the other "for Dummies" books. It was. This book has a lot. My wife had to go to a four-day program to be informed about diabetes and how to live with it. This book contains a surprising amount of the same material. It got me up to speed at almost the rate she was. Impressive. If you want to know about diabetes, get this book.
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