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Dr. Simon Poole is a Cambridge, UK???based medical doctor, teacher, and researcher with more than 30 years of clinical and academic experience. A widely published expert, he appears regularly in the media-including print, radio, and television-and has contributed to numerous academic journals. He is the award winning author of several books, including The Olive Oil Diet, The Real Mediterranean Diet, and Diabetes For Dummies, among others. Amy Riolo is a best-selling author, award-winning chef, television host, and Mediterranean lifestyle ambassador. A world-renowned food historian and culinary anthropologist, she makes frequent appearances on numerous television and radio programs in the United States and abroad, including Fox TV, ABC, CBS, and NBC.

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Everything You Want to Know About Diabetes: A Q&A Guide If you have diabetes or simply want to gain a better understanding of this condition, look no further. 100 Questions & Answers About Diabetes For Dummies is your complete guide to understanding the causes, signs, and diagnosis of hypertension. This book contains everything you've been wanting to know about what causes high diabetes and how it can be managed with diet, medication, and lifestyle changes. Designed to be straightforward, this book gets right to the point with short, easy-to-absorb sections. This allows you to quickly find the information you need to stay healthy. Whether you prefer to read all the Q&As or jump around to specific topics, this guide is structured to expand your knowledge efficiently. Get answers to your most pressing questions including:

• Can diabetes be prevented?
• What are the different types of diabetes?
• What causes diabetes?
• What are the symptoms of diabetes? For anyone diagnosed or at risk for diabetes, as well as anyone helping someone else manage it, 100 Questions & Answers About Diabetes For Dummies **is a handy, low-pressure place to start.

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Introduction 1

Part 1: Understanding Diabetes 3

Chapter 1: Introducing Diabetes 5

Chapter 2: Causes and Risk Factors of Diabetes 15

Chapter 3: Preventing Diabetes 25

Part 2: Treating Diabetes 35

Chapter 4: Monitoring Blood Sugar 37

Chapter 5: Diabetes Medications 41

Part 3: Living with Diabetes 49

Chapter 6: Navigating Daily Life with Diabetes 51

Chapter 7: Eating a Healthy Diet 59

Chapter 8: Moving Your Body 73

Chapter 9: Managing Stress, Sleep, and Mental Health 79

Chapter 10: Special Populations 87

Part 4: Preventing Complications and Looking to the Future 93

Chapter 11: Common Complications of Diabetes and How to Prevent Them 95

Chapter 12: Advancements in Diabetes Treatment and Research 105

Index 111