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FOREWORD

In the last 10 years, the number of new cases of type 2 diabetes has far exceeded experts’ predictions. What used to be referred to as “adult-onset” diabetes—which primarily occurred in mid-to-later adulthood—is now being diagnosed in a much younger population, including children, adolescents, young adults, and women of childbearing age. Among older adults over the age of 65, 20% have type 2 diabetes.

Persons with type 2 diabetes who cannot keep their blood glucose (sugar) levels in a healthy range are at a higher risk for serious and frequently life-threatening complications. The triple threat of poorly managed diabetes, uncontrolled blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels places those individuals at high risk for heart attacks and strokes. Also, blindness, kidney failure, and nerve disease often occur in persons who have not learned to properly manage their diabetes.

But it doesn’t have to be that way. Diabetes complications can be prevented. Medical research has shown that by taking an active role in caring for your blood glucose levels, blood pressure, and cholesterol, you can potentially avoid these complications and live a full life.

You are the key member of your diabetes care team. Working closely with a team of health care professionals with expertise in medical care, dietary counseling, and teaching self-care skills is the best way to manage your diabetes and prevent complications from arising.

8 Weeks to Maximizing Diabetes Control combines current diabetes research with the authors’ shared experience of over 40 years as certified diabetes educators. This book will provide a comprehensive and practical resource as you move forward in the quest to keep your blood glucose under the best possible control.

As health care professionals committed to excellence in diabetes care, we encourage you to stay educated, maintain a positive outlook, and always keep the advice of your diabetes care team close to your heart—LITERALLY!

John V. Borders, MD, FACP,

Internal Medicine Specialist

Edward I. Galaid, MD, MPH,

Internal Medicine/Preventive Medicine Specialist

Patti B. Geil, MS, RD, FADA, CDE,

Diabetes Nutrition Educator

Stacy D. Griffin, PharmD,

Diabetes Education Specialist

Kristina D. Humphries, MD,

Endocrinology and Metabolism Specialist

Carol B. Peddicord, MD,

Internal Medicine Specialist