Think Like A Pancreas

Gary Scheiner, a certified diabetes educator and himself an insulin user since 1985, understands professionally and personally the challenges, frustrations, and day-to-day struggles of living with diabetes. Now, Think Like a Pancreas gives you the tools to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to your body's everchanging needs. Comprehensive yet organized, and written in terms that everyone can relate to, this completely revised and updated edition is packed with up-to-date information on the most critical topics in basal/bolus insulin therapy, including:

the "whys" and "hows" of intensive glucose control
matching your insulin program to your lifestyle
the pros and cons of the various insulin delivery methods
optimal diabetes management using an insulin pump
adjusting insulin according to carbs and exercise
hypoglycemia prevention and treatment use of diabetes medications along with insulin
pramlintide – insulin's partner in post-meal control
the new role of continuous glucose monitoring
the impact of emotions, stress, illness, and hormonal changes
a virtual world of community resources

....and much more!