Prepared under the aegis of the trusted source for diabetes information, this encyclopedic home reference includes just about everything you ever wanted to know about living with diabetes on a daily basis. It includes an overview of the disease and its types, as well as practical advice for everyday maintenance, including injection techniques and monitoring glucose levels. Acknowledging that a healthy lifestyle is key, this book covers diet, exercise and other wellness issues. It also has special information on sex, pregnancy, children, and new methods of treatment, as well as a complete list of resources. Highly informational, the book also encourages diabetics to be proactive and informed managers of their overall health plan.