The Complete Diabetes Lifestyle - Softcover

DONNA KAY combines her educational interest in healthcare and professional background to manage her own type 2 diabetes. Through personal experience, Kay demonstrates the powerful link between education and motivation. She inspires both patients and their family members to live a life filled with energy and enthusiasm. MARIBETH STEPHENS has more than 20 years of experience as a professional writer with special interest in healthcare. Her work has appeared in a wide variety of media: books, radio, television, and trade magazines. She recognizes that people with diabetes need understandable, high-quality information at their fingertips.

Clear, accessible, and sympathetic, this book is an excellent guide for readers newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes or for those in need of a dose of fresh insights and encouragement...Chatty and practical, the book's engaging style makes the information much more palatable...The book explains basic information, such as types of test kits, the roles of different health care professionals, and how exercise can have a powerful effect on a diabetic's well-being...Compact and concise, this book provides a manageable, upbeat understanding of the disease not just for diabetics, but also for friends and family. --ForeWord CLARION Reviews

Going beyond blood sugar, Donna Kay talks frankly about all aspects of diabetes management, including developing your own Type 2 Attitude. Practical without being preachy, her spirit and humor mixed with solid medical information make this book a must have for any newly diagnosed person, as well as friends or family members who truly want to understand what diabetes management is all about. --Bradd Silver, MD, Endocrinologist

The journey of a diabetes patient can seem daunting at first. But this book is like your new best friend with Ms. Kay helping you through the small steps to manage diabetes everyday. It's a must have to dispel your fears and find better health. --Andrew Schorr, Host and Founder, PatientPower.info

Going beyond blood sugar, Donna Kay talks frankly about all aspects of diabetes management, including developing your own Type 2 Attitude. Practical without being preachy, her spirit and humor mixed with solid medical information make this book a must have for any newly diagnosed person, as well as friends or family members who truly want to understand what diabetes management is all about. --Bradd Silver, MD, Endocrinologist

The journey of a diabetes patient can seem daunting at first. But this book is like your new best friend with Ms. Kay helping you through the small steps to manage diabetes everyday. It's a must have to dispel your fears and find better health. --Andrew Schorr, Host and Founder, PatientPower.info