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Black Health Library Guide to Diabetes by Lester Henry, Jr., MD with Kirk A. Johnson. (1993) 181p.
The first guide written expressly for African Americans, one in every ten of whom has diabetes. Diabetes is the third leading cause of death in their racial group. This important book is by the Chief of Endocrinology at Howard University, a man with more than 50 years' experience treating and researching diabetes. His message to his people is, "If you respect diabetes, you can survive it." And his book tells them what they need to know to respect and survive it.A sound, realistic, and up-to-date book, very clearly written and with a wonderful philosophy. A distinctive feature is the list of large drug companies who have programs to help low-income patients obtain medicine free of charge (including insulin). All must be contacted by your doctor, not by you.
#B 105 . . .$8.95Diabetes; A Guide to Living Well by Ernest Lowe & Gary Arsham, MD, Ph.D.. (Rev. 2nd ed. 1992) 396p.
A comprehensive guide for insulin-dependent diabetics, written by two authors who've had diabetes more than 35 years plus with a special chapter for women by Kathy Feste, diabetic for over 30 years. That's experience! The only book that gives individualized guidance in the sense that you're offered three programs of self-care: intensive, moderate or loose.
#B58 . . .$12.95Diabetes: A Practical New Guide to Healthy Living by James Anderson, MD. (1981) 210p.
Dr. Anderson, Professor of Medicine and Clinical Nutrition at the University of Kentucky, delivers the message that diabetics can take control of their own diabetes and lead rewarding lives through proper diet and exercise. Features his High Carbohydrate-Fiber, Low Fat Nutrition Plan (HCF), which he began developing in 1974. Particularly helpful for overweight noninsulin dependent diabetics, but all diabetics- and even non-diabetics- can benefit from his program. Dr. Anderson was one of the original oat bran enthusiasts and contributed much research for lowering cholesterol.
#B51 .$ó.50Diabetes Care Made Easy by Allison Nemanic, RN, BA, and others. (1992) 154p.
This is a step-by-step guide for controlling diabetes. It is written for both children (ó- to 9-year-olds) and adults and is extremely easy to read with many illustrations that make for clear understanding. Covers all the basics: taking insulin, what to eat, exercises, testing blood sugar, coping with emotions.
#B55 . . . $9.95Diabetes Mellitus; A Practical Handbook by Sue K. Milchovich, RN, CDE and Barbara Dunn-Long, RD (6th rev. ed., 1995) 200p.
An easy-to-use and thorough explanation of diabetes and how to control it. Very complete on diet and food choices (includes the entire Exchange Lists); sample meal plans for different caloric levels. Large type. Excellent for beginners.
#B56 . . .$12.95A Diabetic Doctor Looks at Diabetes: His and Yours by Peter A Lodewick, M.D. (Rev. ed. 1993) 217p.
This totally rewritten edition of Dr. Lodewick's basic self-care book is head and shoulders-and pancreas-above the usual beginner's manual. Because he's had diabetes for 25 years and had thousands of diabetic patients in his practice, his perspective is realistic and refreshing. First off, he recognizes that "no two cases are alike." (What a breakthrough in medical thinking!) The range of topics covered is broad: everything from the over-use of insulin to diet options (big choice here) to dental health to pregnancy and impotence. The section on drinking distilled water is alone worth the price of the book.
#B87 . . . $11.95
The Diabetic Man by Peter A. Lodewick, MD, June Biermann & Barbara Toohey. (1996 up-dated edition) 348p.
The guide to health and success in all areas of a man's life: career, sports, travel, sex, impotence, relationships, and everything else. Includes advice, empathy and support for those with a diabetic man in their lives and for parents of a diabetic son. Dr. Lodewick is an endocrinologist, sportsman, and a well-controlled diabetic.
#B14 . . .$16.00The Diabetic Woman by Lois Jovanovic-Peterson, MD, June Biermann & Barbara Toohey (1987) 246p.
The only book to focus on how women can deal with diabetes-related problems at the different ages and stages of their lives. Here is medical advice and support and understanding as well as realistic coping methods for the complex concerns of today's woman. Dr. Jovanovic-Peterson, Senior Scientist as Sansum Medical Research Foundation in Santa Barbara, California, is a diabetic and a wife and mother.
#B07...$12.95The Diabetic's Book; All Your Questions Answered by June Biermann and Barbara Toohey. (3rd ed., 1994) 233p.
The classic first book to read when you're diagnosed diabetic. As one young man wrote us, "Although you did not pull any punches, you did present the facts in a clear, sensible and balanced manner. Your book has started me on a positive beginning." It's also a complete up-date for long term and "born-again diabetics." Totally updated with lots of brand-new material plus a special supplement on weight loss.
#B08 . . .$12.95Diabetic's Total Health Book by June Biermann and Barbara Toohey. (3rd ed. 1992) 302p.
This is the book that proves you can have diabetes yet be the picture of health, leading a vital, productive, happy life. How to focus on health rather than on disease and how to achieve a strong body, a tranquil mind and a blithe spirit. Entertaining- and effective!-sections on reducing stress and raising your spirits with travel, laughter and hugs. Besides the latest in diabetes therapy, there are sections on weight training for all ages, growing your own vegetables with no-work gardening, and 35 of June and Barbara's favorite recipes. Gives comparisons of the HCF (high carbohydrate and fiber, low fat), low carbohydrate, high protein, and middle-of-the road diets.
#B12 . . .$11.95The Joslin Guide to Diabetes; A Program for Managing Your Treatment by Richard S. Beaser, MD with Joan V. C. Hill, RD, CDE. (1995) 351p.
Tells how to give yourself the best possible treatment. Describes the therapeutic options open to you to avoid the negative consequences of ordinary, outmoded and downright bad therapy. Very specific and thorough on what and when to eat, monitoring blood sugars, administering insulin and oral medications, treating high and low blood sugars, and how and when to exercise, plus sections on children with diabetes, pregnancy, sexual issues, etc. Many charts. The old Joslin Manual was the Bible of diabetes; this is the New Testament. #B09 . . .$15.00Living with Diabetic Complications by Judy Curtis. (1993) 294p.
A book for and by people who live with serious diabetic complications. Never dismal, whiny or preachy, it's supportive, informative, and positive. Sound, workable strategies for coping physically and emotionally. Thorough and competent on medical treatment options plus sources of additional specialized help. Judy, diabetic for 42 years, has experienced vision impairment, kidney and heart disease, neuropathy and an amputation. She's a perfect role model and an honest and caring writer. Incorporates answers to questionnaires sent to hundreds of people with complications. A one of- a-kind book.
#B65 . . . $15.95The Peripatetic Diabetic by June Biermann and Barbara Toohey. (1984) 252p.
Our first and most personal and humorous diabetes book. Tells how you feel when you tre diagnosed, how to overcome your initial fear and despair and go on to a joyful and exciting life. As one guy jokingly said, "It's all your fault that I have diabetes. You made it sound like so much fun that I had to run out and get it." Revised and updated, but the original story with all its crises and confusions is just as it was written-and lived!
#B11 . . .$9.95
Reversing Diabetes by Julian M. Whitaker, MD. (1987) 389p.
Dr. Whitaker, who was inspired by the writings of Nathan Pritikin, has long championed a life-style program for diabetics and heart patients that relies on diet and exercise and is drug free. At his Wellness Institute in Newport Beach, CA, he has treated thousands of patients with his system of a diet high in complex carbohydrates and fiber, combined with an exercise program of at least 4 - 6 days per week. He also believes strongly in vitamin and mineral supplements. This text not only provides the rationale for a high-carbohydrate, low fat diet, but almost half of it is a month of menus with over 100 recipes. A complete do-it-by-the-book program. Features the high carbohydrate, low fat diet.
#B121 . . . $14.99The Diabetic Library will be expanded in WCI Newsletter #4. Watch for it!
Return to Main Page, Wound Care Institute Newsletter, Fall 1996
