Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies

Learn to live a full and active life with type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is Australia's fast-growing chronic disease, yet it can be prevented with the right diet and regular exercise. Live a full and active life with type 2 diabetes Type 2 diabetes is Australia's fastest-growing chronic disease, but you can prevent it with the right diet andexercise routine. With a focus on the specific concerns of type 2 diabetes, this essential guide will help you manage your condition in the short- and long-term, and take control of your health. Avoid progressing from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes — change your lifestyle and lower your risks Understand how type 2 diabetes affects your body — make sense of the medical jargon Find out how to handle the diagnosis — recognise how your mental state influences your physical health Manage the everyday impacts of type 2 diabetes — discover ways to handle short-term health issues Prevent long-term complications — understand how to make changes today to sidestep problems in the future Get to grips with specific type 2 medications — grasp the details about oral medication, insulin and other common diabetes medicines Apply yourself to a healthy diet and exercise routine — set up and follow a wellbeing plan Open the book and find: The lifestyle factors that put you at the greatest risk of type 2 diabetes Information on how your feet and heart are affected by diabetes Details on monitoring glucose levels How to create a solid exercise plan Ways to reverse and prevent the effects of diabetes Common myths about type 2 diabetes Learn to: Manage type 2 diabetes and live life to the full Eat a balanced diet and exercise for a healthier life Keep an eye on your glucose levels and manage your medications Access the best online support