The Little Diabetes Book You Need to Read

by Martha Mitchell Funnell, Michael A. Weiss, Martha M. Funnell

Book Overview

Most guides focus on treating diabetes, but don't address the reality of living with the condition. This book stands apart from the others, as it focuses exclusively on the person with diabetes,... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762431164
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Running Press
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.8" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

The best book available on diabetes!!!! BUY THIS

This is a welcome addition to the literature on diabetes, offering patients and families not only the necessary information they need to cope with this chronic illness but, more importantly, providing the reader with a sense of empowerment, a way to "adapt diabetes to fit your life instead of adapting your life to diabetes." Encouraging diabetics to take control of their lives, to individualize prescribed care, to manage their disease in a way that works for them sets this book apart. Its approach and methods are applicable to any chronic illness. Well-organized and beautifully written, it is also filled with personal comments making the reader feel he is not alone. It is outstanding - the best of its kind!

Buy this book!

I have been caring for people who have diabetes for over 25 years and I'm always looking for really good diabetes books. This new book goes right to the top of my list. The title (The Little Diabetes Book You Need to Read) tells it all. This book is a perfect preparation for living with diabetes. It is beautifully written by two people who really know what they are talking about. If you have diabetes or if someone you love has diabetes, buy this book!

Patient empowerment, a great approach to healthcare in our time

I am an RN that had cared for patients with diabetes in the hospital but really didn't "get it" until I spent a week with my brother-in-law as he recovered from one of many surgeries he has needed because of complications of his diabetes. I can't tell you how great it is to read a book that takes into account the complexities of each individual living with diabetes... physically, mentally and emotionally. This book is not only beautifully written and easy to understand but it offers a clear, flexible and guilt-free way to manage diabetes so that you and your family can focus on life. Many of the insights in this book can be applied to any chronic health issue. The title says it all....The Little Diabetes Book You Need to Read. Really! L Weisband

The Little Diabetes Book You Need to Read

This book provides wonderful insights from both the patient and health care provider point of view. A must read for the patient, family and health care professionals

Informative and Helpful

This is truly an informative, useful book for diabetes patients and families. There is much scientific and medical information available, but this little volumne is written from the patient and medical perspectives and gives so much practical support and advice. Very easy for a layman to understand. A must read for patients and their families.