The Canadian Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook

Comprehensive, informative and accessible, The Canadian Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook   is the medically-researched and trusted guidebook used by doctors and patients for over ten years. It is a one-stop guide to everything Canadians need to know to understand diabetes, assemble a working health care team, and learn the most up-to-date researched advice on lifestyle changes and treatments that will keep you healthy.

• Diabetes basics

• How to maintain healthy eating

• The role of exercise 

• Diabetes medication (totally revised and updated to reflect the brand new Canadian clinical guidelines released in 2008)

• Special circumstances: pregnancy, menopause, obesity

• The unique challenges faced by Aboriginal Canadians

• Complications and how to prevent them: heart disease, nerve damage, circulatory problems

• Comprehensive resources that will help you every step of the way

• All new information about Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Sara Rosenthal is a renowned medical health journalist, bioethicist, and author of over 30 health books. Her books have been recommended by The New York Times, The Globe and Mail, and many others. For more information visit www.sarahealth.com