Product Description
The best consumer guide to type 2 diabetes. Explains in down-to-earth language the best way to live with this chronic disease that is affecting a growing number of people. Information for all the "times" with type 2 diabetes that you will experience over the years--when you are newly diagnosed; taking one, two, or three kinds of diabetes pills; or adding insulin. It explains the tools to use to prevent complications. It includes chapters on women, children and teens, and how to prevent diabetes from occuring in family members who are at high risk for it.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 4.5 based on 5 reviews)

Not bad little book. A tad out dated. by Lincoln County MT (Extreme NW Montana)

4 Stars
January 28, 2009
Pretty good guide. Would like these books to be updated quicker than they seem to be. Not just newer copy right dates but the most up to date information and references. Otherwise....better than a lot and you can't go wrong with it in general terms. Also remember every individual has a different or slightly different situation and out come with diets and treatments when they are diagnosed with diabetes. Take care and remember what works for one doesn't always work for all.

A Field Guide to Type 2 Diabetes by Rabid Reader (MD)

5 Stars
August 04, 2005
As a newly diagnosed diabetic I found this book to be the easiest to understand and most informative one I read. Everything was clearly written and I felt all pertinent topics were discussed.

From Mass. Gen. Hospital web site by Clipping Service (Maryland)

5 Stars
January 03, 2005
"Written very clearly, though without illustrations, this is a straightforward, unemotional, comprehensive guide for both those newly diagnosed and those who have had diabetes for many years." -- Massachusetts General Hospital, Treadwell Library, Oct. 2004

Good Book for Newly Diagnosed or Those Needing Refresher by Ruth A. Mencl (Kansas City, MO USA)

4 Stars
November 18, 2004
Book Review for Voice of the Diabetic Vol. 19, #4, Fall Edition by Ruth Mencl, MN RN CDE Diabetes Program Manager Saint Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO August 2nd, 2004 American Diabetes Association. A Field Guide to Type 2 Diabetes: The Essential Resource from the Diabetes Experts This book delivers as advertised. The format is similar to a travel guide, which makes it easy to find the destination (or topic) of choice and go directly to it. Tables and charts allow for a quick reference to facts about laboratory tests or medications. The addition of a personal touch, such as comments from actual patients on topics taken from the ADA web site, give it a unique focus as compared to other diabetes fact books. The Field Guide pays special attention to everyday issues that people with diabetes face, such as finding medical services or dealing with a doctor who is not very interested in diabetes. These are issues that it might take several years for a patient to address, especially if they don't attend diabetes classes or support groups. This is a comprehensive resource, written by well-known diabetes experts, which serves as a good beginner's guide to the nuts and bolts of diabetes.

Kudos from the Press ( A note from the publisher) by E. Sequeira (Philly, PA)

5 Stars
October 17, 2004
"A Field Guide To Type 2 Diabetes provides a fine resource covering everything from initial diagnosis to common complications." -- Midwest Book Review

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