Books on diabetes

scandi · #1 (**permalink**) 12-20-2005, 01:34 PM

Any suggestions on good books on coping with diabetes, for a T1'er with some experience, written so that you don't get depressed or bored?

rzrbks · #2 (**permalink**) 12-20-2005, 01:37 PM

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scandi

Any suggestions on good books on coping with diabetes, for a T1'er with some experience, written so that you don't get depressed or bored?

When I saw this thread,Books on diabetes I thought you wanted some books to actually PUT on your Diabetes-----was wonder how that was going to help and was Very curious.

scandi · #3 (**permalink**) 12-20-2005, 01:41 PM

sorry about the grammar, but appreciate your sense of humor. But do you know any good books about diabetes?

MarkMunday · #4 (**permalink**) 12-20-2005, 03:23 PM

By far the best book on the subject is DR. BERNSTEIN'S DIABETES SOLUTION. I felt empowered to take control of my diabetes after reading it. Google the title for more info.

Cheers,

Mark

scandi · #5 (**permalink**) 12-21-2005, 01:06 AM

Thanks, Mark. But I'm no fan of the low carb schemes. And the mere title of the book (The solution) sounds like too much of a promise. But perhaps I'm preconceived and should give it an open mind?
~scandi

mrwall · #6 (**permalink**) 12-21-2005, 06:41 PM

I dont know how long you have been diagnosed, but Gretchen Becker's The First Year: Type 2 Diabetes book helped a lot, i heard Best of Diabetes Self Management book was good, also diabetes for dummies..
mike

MarkMunday · #7 (**permalink**) 12-21-2005, 07:26 PM

Another good one is Using Insulin by John Walsh. If you are using a pump, get Pumping Insulin by the same author.

Cheers,

Mark

rzrbks · #8 (**permalink**) 12-22-2005, 02:31 PM

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scandi

Thanks, Mark. But I'm no fan of the low carb schemes. And the mere title of the book (The solution) sounds like too much of a promise. But perhaps I'm preconceived and should give it an open mind?
~scandi

LIke you , I'm NO fan of low Carb, but I have read the good Dr.'s book, as with all Diabetes books I can get my hands on. I

have "Put together" a list, book, whatever you want to call it of the parts of the ones that I've read that work for ME or that prefer.

My wife was worried that I was following my own advice and not doing stuff like she had seen/knew her father did------but, my worst A1c had been 5.7---I'd say, wander through all the books you feel like reading and create your own path. As long as the #s are good, that's all that matters.

scandi · #9 (**permalink**) 01-02-2006, 05:44 AM

I'm impressed by your HbA1c. Sounds like your "list" or compilation could be interesting. Is it available somehow?