Diabetes information for teens : health tips about managing diabetes and preventing related complications ; including facts about insulin, glucose control, diabetes-related health concerns, healthy eating, physical activity, and learning to live with diab

Provides updated information for teens about who is at risk, the different types of diabetes, and treatment and management options including facts about insulin and glucose meters. Diabetes Information for Teens, Third Edition examines the alarming trends in diabetes prevalence, and it provides information about positive steps that can be taken. The book provides facts about the different types of diabetes, its medical management, and the roles of nutrition and physical activity in averting its consequences This book examines the alarming trends in diabetes prevalence, and it provides information about positive steps that can be taken. It provides facts about the different types of diabetes, its medical management, and the roles of nutrition and physical activity in averting its consequences "Provides basic consumer health information for teens about managing diabetes and preventing complications, making healthy diet and exercise choices, and coping with emotional and lifestyle concerns. Includes index and resource information"-- Provided by publisher Offers basic consumer health information for teens about diagnosing and managing different forms of diabetes and preventing complications.