A Field Guide to Type 2 Diabetes

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Summary: Kudos from the Press ( A note from the publisher)
Review: "A Field Guide To Type 2 Diabetes provides a fine resource covering
everything from initial diagnosis to common complications." -- Midwest Book Review


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Summary: From Mass. Gen. Hospital web site
Review: "Written very clearly, though without illustrations, this is a straightforward, unemotional, comprehensive guide for both those newly diagnosed and those who have had diabetes for many years."
-- Massachusetts General Hospital, Treadwell Library, Oct. 2004

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Summary: Good Book for Newly Diagnosed or Those Needing Refresher
Review: Book Review for Voice of the Diabetic
Vol. 19, #4, Fall Edition
by Ruth Mencl, MN RN CDE
Diabetes Program Manager
Saint Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO

August 2nd, 2004


American Diabetes Association. A Field Guide to Type 2 Diabetes: The Essential Resource from the Diabetes Experts

This book delivers as advertised. The format is similar to a travel guide, which makes it easy to find the destination (or topic) of choice and go directly to it. Tables and charts allow for a quick reference to facts about laboratory tests or medications. The addition of a personal touch, such as comments from actual patients on topics taken from the ADA web site, give it a unique focus as compared to other diabetes fact books.

The Field Guide pays special attention to everyday issues that people with diabetes face, such as finding medical services or dealing with a doctor who is not very interested in diabetes. These are issues that it might take several years for a patient to address, especially if they don't attend diabetes classes or support groups. This is a comprehensive resource, written by well-known diabetes experts, which serves as a good beginner's guide to the nuts and bolts of diabetes.