Think Like A Pancreas

Certified diabetes educator and type 1 insulin user Gary Scheiner gives readers everything they need to know to "think like a pancreas," i.e., to successfully master the art of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs.

The all-in-one, comprehensive resource for the millions of people with diabetes who use insulin, revised and updated. Few diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to "think like a pancreas" -- to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive, free of medical jargon, and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere, such as: Day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring Designing an insulin program to best match your lifestyle Up-to date medication and technology New insulin formulations and combinations and more With detailed information on new medications and technologies -- both apps and devices -- surrounding insulin, as well as new injection devices, and dietary recommendations, Think Like a Pancreas is the insulin user's go-to guide.

The all-in-one, comprehensive resource for the millions of people with diabetes who use insulin, revised and updated Few diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to "think like a pancreas" -- to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive, free of medical jargon, and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere, such as: day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring designing an insulin program to best match your lifestyle up-to date medication and technology new insulin formulations and combinations and more With detailed information on new medications and technologies -- both apps and devices -- surrounding insulin, as well as new injection devices, and dietary recommendations, Think Like a Pancreas is the insulin users go-to guide.

INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER One of the NHL’s most talented young stars shares his inspiring coming-of-age story about following his dreams after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. “Max, you have type 1 diabetes,” the doctor said. My mom and I looked at each other. For her, time stood still for a second as our entire future as a family shifted. But I had no clue what the diagnosis meant. So I said the first thing that came to mind. “Can I still play hockey?” As a kid, when Max Domi was asked what he wanted to be when he grew up, he only ever had one answer: a hockey player. Growing up the son of a professional hockey player, Max saw from an early age what it took to make the NHL: grit, talent, and the support of a team. Over countless hours in the garage, at the rink, and in the gym, Max chased his dream. It seemed that Max was born to be on the ice. But then, when he was twelve years old, Max started getting sick. And sicker. Finally, he and his family learned the awful truth: Max had type 1 diabetes. Overnight, Max and his family found their lives upended. All Max wanted was to be a normal kid, but suddenly, the simplest things—a game of basketball with friends, a family meal, a school field trip—were complicated with a thousand different considerations. Would people notice or make fun of him if he carried his blood-testing kit everywhere? Would his teammates think he was weak if his blood sugar went low at hockey practice? How much insulin did he need after a meal? And all the while, the fear of what might happen if things went wrong hung over his head. Max had to grow up quickly. As he struggled to find his new normal, Max slowly began to realize that overcoming his disease demanded the same qualities that it took to be a hockey player—mental and physical toughness, maturity, and the love and care of family and friends. Bit by bit, he learned—sometimes the hard way—not just to control his diabetes, but to turn it into an advantage. If managing his disease was going to demand that Max be stronger, more prepared, and more disciplined than anyone else, then he wouldn’t just be good at those things: he’d be the best. He’d do whatever it took to move himself closer to his dream of playing in the NHL. Inspiring, heartwarming, and exciting, No Days Off is a memoir about what it’s like to be a kid whose world is turned upside down, and what it takes to face adversity.

Using Insulin shows how to set, test, and adjust fast-acting and long-acting insulin doses for those with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes. It covers Lantus, Detemir, Humalog and Novolog insulins. Helpful chapters explain carb counting, the glycemic index, safe exercise, insulin use in pregnancy and gestational diabetes, combining insulin with diabetes medications, dosage guidelines for children and teens, prevention and treatment for highs and lows, and reversing hypoglycemia unawareness.

This special centenary edition of The Discovery of Insulin celebrates a path-breaking medical discovery that has changed lives around the world.

Get Control of Your Blood Sugar is the essential, step-by-step guide that will help you keep your blood sugar levels in a healthier, more stable range. With authoritative, practical advice for people struggling with high blood sugar and low blood sugar, Get Control of Your Blood Sugar shows you the ease with which type 2 diabetes can be managed. It presents a set of simple, easy-to-follow steps to help you keep your blood sugar under control. Get Control of Your Blood Sugar will help you stop, slow, or even reverse diabetes, and help ward off long-term complications. Concrete, easy-to-follow tips include: bull; Food selection and timing bull; Lifestyle tools such as exercise, stress relief, and a positive attitude bull; Simple glucose tests and blood-sugar monitoring bull; Medication Get Control of Your Blood Sugar is an indispensible resource for anyone with type 2 diabetes, a prediabetic condition, or a high risk of developing the disease. This invaluable book is written by Gary Schneider, MS, CDE, who is an award-winning certified diabetes educator and international instructor.