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TITLE PAGE
COPYRIGHT PAGE
PREFACE
1 How to pick a good diabetes doctor and get the most out of the relationship
2 How to interpret an A1C score
3 How to get the most out of your visit to the registered dietitian
4 How to call your doctor for help
5 How to work with your insurance company
CHAPTER 2. MAKE FINGER STICKS WORTH IT
6 How to make sticking your finger worth it
7 How to choose a blood glucose meter
8 How to use your blood glucose meter
9 How to get a good drop of blood the first time
10 How to write a useful logbook
CHAPTER 3. MAKE EVERY DAY GO BETTER
13 How to take diabetes to work
14 How to exercise without spandex and a gym membership
15 How to make time for exercise in your busy day
CHAPTER 4. MAKE WISE FOOD CHOICES
16 How to reassure yourself that food as you know it is not over
17 How to safely eat a baked potato and other adventures in carb counting
18 How to start eating breakfast
19 How to prepare a healthy lunch
CHAPTER 5. DO YOUR DAILY ACTIVITIES
21 What to take with you when you walk the dog
23 How to take care of your feet and ten toes
24 What to do when you forget your medications
25 How to make time for your health
CHAPTER 6. WHAT ELSE CAN AFFECT YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE?
26 How tobacco affects diabetes
27 How your menstrual cycle affects your blood glucose
29 How to take the fear out of hypoglycemia
30 What to do about roller coaster readings
CHAPTER 7. DEAL WITH SPECIAL HEALTH ISSUES
31 How to prevent recurring infections
32 How to take care of illness
33 What everyone should have in their medication cabinet
34 How to treat minor injuries
CHAPTER 8. PREVENT PROBLEMS DOWN THE ROAD
36 Ten things to do for those 10 toes
37 How to take care of painful or numb feet
38 Sensible things to take care of your senses
39 How to reduce your risk of a heart attack
40 How to keep your love life happy
CHAPTER 9. DEAL WITH SOME UNEXPECTED PROBLEMS
41 What to expect as a hospitalized patient
42 How to make injections more comfortable and successful
43 How to dispose of sharp things
44 What to throw in the suitcase and the carry-on bag
45 How to prepare for a disaster
CHAPTER 10. AVOID FEELING “LABELED”
46 How to tell someone you have diabetes
47 How to have a night out with friends
