If you or someone you love has diabetes, you need this up-to-date, accessible, and comprehensive guide. Written by two experienced physicians, this trusted reference, now completely revised, shares everything you need to know to keep yourself in the best possible health. Discover

• the causes of diabetes–and how to prevent it and cure it

• the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes

• ways to reduce the risk of long-term complications

• the pros and cons of the insulin pump

• the facts on how diabetes can affect pregnancy

• how to manage diabetes-related impotence

• the proper diet, even when dining out and traveling

• alternative therapies and medical advances

Addressing hundreds of patient concerns, this essential guide will help you deal constructively with virtually every challenge a diabetic may encounter, so that you can live a full, productive, and meaningful life.