Think Like a Pancreas: A Practical Guide to Managing Diabetes with Insulin–Completely Revised and Updated
A first-ever, indispensable, all-in-one resource for the millions of people with diabetes who use insulinFew diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to “think like a pancreas”–to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body’s ever-changing needs. Comprehensive,
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A must-have for insulin dependent diabetics I purchased this for an insulin dependent family member. They basically use the book on a daily basis and it proved extremely useful during a recent and frightening hospitalization with diabetic ketoacidosis caused by a viral infection. The incident occurred shortly after I gifted this book. The book provided tips for recognizing the situation as well as preventing a recurrence. The family member was very grateful for the book and finds it extremely helpful, not only with serious issues but…
I’m so tired of reading that I just need to … I’m so tired of reading that I just need to exercise and eat right. This book has been very helpful. I’m finally learning to manage my diabetes with a broader view of everything that’s happening in my body. He has provided validation to some of my intuitions. No more shots in the leg before exercising! My pancreas was damaged by a doctor.
Whole Family Thinking Like a Pancreas I was fortunate to see Gary Scheiner speak at a Type 1 Summit just after my son was diagnosed. My head was swimming with new information, and I ordered the book as soon as I got home. Since then, I have referred to Think Like a Pancreas almost every day. My son is six with all that entails: extremely active lifestyle, exposure to disease and temptation at school on a daily basis, “couch potato” weekends, and all sorts of unexpected challenges. This book gave excellent, funny, in-depth…