Books

American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2005. 616.462 A512 2005
The fourth edition of this standard reference provides extensive information on diabetes management, preventing complications, and the health care system. Includes a searchable CD version of the text.

Diabetes & Heart Healthy Cookbook from the American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association. Alexandria, VA: American Diabetes Association, 2004 641.56314 D536
Meal plans and creative recipes which meet the heart-healthy needs of diabetic patients.

The Diabetes Diet: Dr. Bernstein’s Low-Carbohydrate Solution by Richard K. Bernstein, M.D. NY: Little, Brown and Company, 2005 616.4620654 B531d
Presents the science, guidelines, and definition of low carb. Gives weight loss plans and recipes for low-carb meals.

Betty Crocker’s Diabetes Cookbook: Everyday Meals Easy as 1-2-3 by Betty Crocker. NY: Wiley Publishing, 2003 641.56314 C938b
Well-illustrated, interesting recipes are accompanied by dietetic information, carbohydrate choices, menus, and glossary of diabetes terms.

Change One for Diabetes: The Natural Solution Program for Lowering Your Blood Sugar, Losing Weight, and Living a Healthier Life by Pat Harper. Pleasantville, NY: Reader’s Digest Association, 2004 616.4620654 H295c
An innovative approach, featuring eating more frequent, balanced meals, increased vegetables, watching fats, exercise, and relaxation. Simple exercises and creative recipes are well-illustrated.

Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified: An Essential Guide for Everyone Pumping Insulin by Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer. NY: Marlowe & Company, 2004 616.46206 K174i
Describes this alternative to daily injections, as well as choosing the right pump, and detailed assistance in its convenient and successful use.

Diabesity: The Obesity-Diabetes Epidemic That Threatens America by Francine R. Kaufman. NY: Bantam Books, 2005 [On order]
This researcher/expert presents new solutions to our nation’s problem of obesity, which leads to Type 2 diabetes.

How to Prevent and Treat Diabetes with Natural Medicine by Michael T. Murray. NY: Riverhead Books, 2003 616.462 M983h
Information on Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, with risk factors, monitoring, diet therapy, natural products for treatment, and lifestyle and attitude changes.

Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin by Gary Scheiner. NY: Marlowe & Co., 2004 616.46206 S319t
Covers day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring, designing an insulin program to match one’s lifestyle, comparing different insulin-delivery methods, using an insulin pump, avoiding hypoglycemia, and lifestyle impact.

The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan: A Guide to Understanding the Emerging Epidemic of Prediabetes and Halting Its Progression to Diabetes by Sandra Woodruff. NY: Avery, 2004 616.46205 W893c
Includes sample menus and an extensive recipe section.

Magazine Articles via Ebsco Host

“The Super-Sized Syndrome” by Mary Bove. Better Nutrition. Oct. 2005: 28-29. MasterFile Premier. EbscoHost. Ferguson Lib., Stamford. 1 Nov. 2005.
Advocates weight loss, simple carbs, lean protein, light eating, and activity to avoid Syndrome X, a metabolic disorder which can lead to heart disease and diabetes.

“Diabetes: A National Health Crisis” by Stephen A. Brunton. Journal of Family Practice. Oct. 2005 Supplement: 1. MasterFile Premier. EbscoHost. Ferguson Lib., Stamford. 1 Nov. 2005.
Over one million cases of diabetes are diagnosed each year in the U.S. Primary care physicians are the key to improved patient outcomes by early intervention.

“Is Diabetes in Your Future?” by Gloria McVeigh. Prevention. Nov. 2005: 73. MasterFile Premier. EbscoHost. Ferguson Lib., Stamford. 1 Nov. 2005.
Advocates weight control and exercise to avoid Type 2 diabetes. At present, 41 million Americans, age 40 to 74, are prediabetic.

“Does the Metabolic Syndrome Really Exist? Diabetes and Heart Disease Groups Spar over Issue” by Mike Mitka. JAMA: Journal of the American Medical Association. 26 Oct. 2005: 2010-2013. MasterFile Premier. EbscoHost. Ferguson Lib., Stamford. 1 Nov. 2005.
At present, the American Diabetes Association suggests treatment of risk factors, rather than considering metabolic syndrome as a disease.

“What to Do, and Not Do, When a Loved One Has Diabetes” by Hillary M. Wright. Environmental Nutrition. Oct. 2005, 1-4. MasterFile Premier. EbscoHost. Ferguson Lib/. Stamford. 1 Nov. 2005.
Families can help by learning about diabetes and carb portion control, being supportive, avoiding criticism, and avoiding being judgmental.

Internet Articles and Web Sites

ADA - American Diabetes Association. 1 Nov. 2005.
The American Diabetes Association home page provides information on all aspects of diabetes, including nutrition, recipes, life style, exercise, research, community programs, and legal resources.

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. 1 Nov. 2005.
Provides user-friendly data on diabetes in English and Spanish.

National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases. 1 Nov. 2005.
From the U.S. National Institutes of Health: clinical research and trials, health information, statistics, reports to Congress, and additional resources.

U.S. Food and Drug Administration. 1 Nov. 2005
Detailed and specific information on how to lose and manage weight. Includes approved obesity treatments.