AURORA, Colo., Jan. 15, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Diabetes has been a widespread illness in the world. It has caused people, suffering. Amputations of the legs, impaired vision, kidney disease and other consequences of this illness have been prevalent realities. Is there a way for a person with diabetes to manage his/her illness? What should he/she know about this malady? With this knowledge and exposure to diabetes, author Silvia I. Almanza crafted this little book that looks into Diabetes: From the Inside-Out.
With diabetes' progressive nature, the author wants to share her knowledge about the disease. Diabetes: From the Inside-Out states that the illness is not about sugar, but blood sugar and how one's health is affected because of it. Knowing one's own body will help a person with diabetes self-manage the disease. Utilizing research-based information, practical knowledge, and other related facts are essential in controlling one's blood glucose. The book also reveals the influence that emotional and physical trauma have on the body, the importance of monitoring blood glucose daily, and maintaining a balanced diet in order to avoid the complications of this disease. What are the symptoms of diabetes? What does a person with diabetes have to do? What is the real nature of this disease? How does insulin help? What should be avoided?
Diabetes has proven its dreadful nature through many patients all over the world. Diabetes: From the Inside - Out is a healthy guide for us to widen our horizons as we continue to study diabetes and learn some basic preventive measures and interventions to maintain a healthy life. For more information, log on to www.Xlibris.com.
About the Author
Silvia Isabel Rael Almanza is a career nurse, who has been involved in diabetes education for most of her career. In 1992 she became a certified diabetes educator and became part of diabetes education programs. She was Director for Diabetology and Surgical Services in El Paso, Texas. Then the Diabetes Treatment Centers of America in Denver, Colorado at Rose Medical Center, outpatient classes as well. Rose Medical Center hired her to be the inpatient diabetes educator and during this time she was part of the initiation of a centralized glucose reduction factor, which is used throughout the hospital by nurses, doctors, residents, and everyone who deals with diabetes. To date, the hospital still uses the GRF, as originated and in modification. Silvia continues to present the latest information on diabetes at the Medical Center of Aurora in the Diabetes Education Center every week, and continues to be passionate about diabetes education for patients who seek self-management information and motivation.
Diabetes: From the Inside - Out * by Silvia I. Almanza, M.S., R.N.,
C.D.E.
My Little Book On Diabetes
Publication Date: August 30, 2008
Trade Paperback; $15.99; 49 pages; 978-1-4363-4668-9
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