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Type 2 Diabetes BASICS Patient Book |
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Patients follow along in their own book and take home a resource that stays with them after the program ends. Patient book includes current diabetes medications, expanded heart health content and a focus on motivation and success throughout. It explains what diabetes is, emphasizes physical activity and healthy eating, plus it helps patients develop a personal plan for success. Fifth grade reading level. Also available in Spanish. Third edition. 2009. 122 pages.
The third edition addresses prediabetes and explains what people with prediabetes can do to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes. Sample restaurant menu meals help patients make proper carbohydrate choices when dining out. Carbohydrate counting now refers to both choices and grams.
Completely updated clinical information includes a list of diabetes medications, insulin action times and a care schedule for adults. Other treatment options are covered, such as exenatide and liraglutide (injectable, noninsulin diabetes medications) and background (long-acting) insulin.
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