Moving Up With Diabetes

As young people become increasingly independent and start to lead their own lives, they may find it more difficult to control their diabetes. Focusing on their experiences, this ebook looks at the diversity of arrangements for transition from paediatric to adult care and offers recommendations for how hospital services can provide appropriate care for young people with diabetes. Based on information provided by young people, this report explores their views of diabetes services, their information needs and their ideas for improving service provision. Interviews with health care professionals and dieticians provide insights into how they work with young people and what steps they take to ensure that diabetes care is accessible. This ebook will be of interest to professionals providing care for all young people with chronic illness, as well as to parents of adolescents with diabetes and to young people themselves.

In this poignant tale of growing up "different, " Andie Dominick writes about the powerful bond between her and her sister--and the challenges, emotional and physical, she faced after her sister's tragic death.

More people than ever before have diabetes. The disease affects an estimated 21 million adults and children in the US and many people with the disease don't have it under control. Unlike years ago, you have a good chance of living an active and healthy life with diabetes - provided you work with your health-care team to take the necessary steps to control your blood sugar. This title covers: the pre-diabetes stage - taking charge to prevent diabetes; types of diabetes; symptoms and risk factors; treatments and strategies for managing your blood sugar; avoiding serious complications; advances in insulin delivery and new medications; and, recipes.

Morgan was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at 6 years old -- but that didn't stop her! In this informative memoir, she looks back at her life and shares her experiences to help others who've been diagnosed, and their families, to understand everything from the gadgets to the legislation, the joy and the frustrations. Morgan has dedicated her life to the advocacy and education of her disease.

What is the best diet or meal plan to feel good and maintain good blood glucose levels? This book includes that information and much more like how to stay motivated to follow the plan. This book is an introduction to the powerful principles of God's wisdom from the biblical book of Proverbs. The purpose of The Way of Wisdom is to introduce fundamental principles for living or proverbs so that they can be used to provide hope, strength, and a compelling motivation to do the things we need to do on a daily basis! This book is intended to build habits for better health and well-being! Habits of the mind are taught which provide a foundation for a positive attitude, looking on the brighter side of life with gratitude! Inside are uplifting and encouraging examples from real people, humorous and heart-breaking stories, and impelling guidelines for diabetes management for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes! Inserted from God's wisdom in Proverbs are principles that will build healing affirmations and attitudes for confidence to meet the daily challenges of living with diabetes. Is there a cure for diabetes? The Way of Wisdom is written to provide motivation, not for just a day, but for a lifetime! The motivation to maintain control is the cure!

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) can dramatically help individuals with type 2 diabetes make the lifestyle changes necessary for good health. This book develops the results of the latest research on ACT into a radical new approach that can lead to a better life for many sufferers.

This book looks at the diversity of arrangements for transition from paediatric to adult care and offers recommendations for how hospital services can provide appropriate care for young people with diabetes.Focusing on the experiences of young people with diabetes, the report explores their views of diabetes services, their information needs and their ideas for improving service provision. Interviews with health care professionals and dieticians provide insights into how they work with young people and what steps they take to ensure that diabetes care is accessible.It will be of interest to professionals providing care for all young people with chronic illness, as well as to parents of adolescents with diabetes and to young people themselves.

Part of the Paediatric Psychology series Children and young people are increasingly among those being diagnosed with diabetes. However in the UK only 1 in 6 children succeed in controlling their diabetes successfully, despite support from parents and professionals. This enlightening new book is a comprehensive account of diabetes and the complex medical and psychosocial factors that influence metabolic control in children and young people. It presents a series of evidence-based and accessible educational, psychological and social approaches to increase specialist knowledge, promote positive attitudes, enhance patient care and create appropriate healthcare environments. The book offers an easy-to-comprehend approach to clinical care and includes practical tools for assessment for all healthcare professionals throughout the text. Featuring contributions from a number of international experts in the field, this thorough and wide-ranging guide is informative reading for all students, academics and professionals with an interest in paediatric psychology and health.