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Women and Diabetes : Life Planning for Health and Wellness
Women and Diabetes Life Planning for Health and Wellness Author:Laurinda M. Poirier, Katherine M. Coburn What is the impact of menstruation, menopause, or PMS on your glucose levels? If you are juggling career and family, where does diabetes fit in your busy schedule? How do you motivate yourself to lose weight--without blaming yourself? When do you tell a potential life partner you have diabetes? How do you factor diabetes into your fertility or c... more »ontraceptive concerns?
Here is the first book to address the unique challenges faced by women with diabetes.
This compassionate guide was created to help women deal with the emotional issues and practical concerns that accompany diabetes. The authors, a diabetes nurse educator and a type 1 diabetic, have real-life experience with the special challenges, risks, and fears that women face. Their wise and inspiring guide will help you:
Develop a support system that works
Confront fears that can make self-care difficult
Pay attention to your body's wisdom
Establish routines for rest, stress reduction, and self-renewal