Download or read book The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women written by M. Sara Rosenthal and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 2005-05-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A vital sourcebook for the millions of American women diagnosed with type 2 diabetes The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women answers women's questions about how to manage diabetes and shows how to cope with the disease to live a fuller, healthier life. A major revision of M. Sara Rosenthal's guide on the subject, The Type 2 Diabetes Sourcebook for Women focuses on: The revised screening guidelines for diagnosis The latest medications and treatments available How women's hormones interact with insulin How menopause and pregnancy affect diabetes management How low-carb diets can be dangerous for women with type 2 diabetes How to follow the ADA carb counting guidelines while avoiding weight gain