Description: Most people who have just been diagnosed with diabetes, or who are suffering complications for the first time, are motivated to start taking better care of themselves. The problem is that change can be overwhelming or hard to maintain. What they need is a course correction that's simple, straightforward, and achievable. The Diabetes 2-Month Turnaround is the blueprint they need for getting their self-management back in shape safely, quickly, and effectively. Using years of behavioral research, Dr. Laura Hieronymous has created a complete two-month program for people with diabetes who need to get their glucose under control, now and for the long term. Using a week-by-week approach, the book is a total health overhaul that covers everything from medications and supplies to nutrition and exercise. Perfect for those who were just diagnosed or those who have had diabetes for a number of years and simply need to tighten self-care, this simple, effective program is the perfect way to get back in shape.
Brief description: Laura Hieronymus, CDE, BC-ADM, is a diabetes clinical specialist with over thirty years of experience in diabetes care and education. She has authored or coauthored numerous diabetes-related publications, including the ADA's 101 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy with Diabetes and 101 Tips for Raising Healthy Kids with Diabetes. In 2006, Laura was named Diabetes Educator of the Year by the AADE.