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African Americans • A • diabetic kidney disease in, 69 A (alpha) cells, 30, 357 gestational in, 109 A1c at Home (FlexSite), 131 peripheral vascular disease in, 89 A1c Now (Metrika, Inc.), 131 AGEs (advanced glycated end products), Abbott Laboratories 68, 75, 357 blood glucose meters, 122–123 AIDS medications, 279–280 Web site, 351 albumin, 68–72, 86, 116, 132, 362 acanthosis nigricans, 93, 237 alcohol, 56, 155–156, 240 acarbose, 192–193, 357 aldosterone, 47 accelerated starvation, 106 algorithm, 357 AccuBase A1c Glycohemoglobin alopecia, 92 (Diabetes Technologies), 131 alpha cells, 30, 357 Accu-Chek blood glucose meters alpha lipoic acid, 82–83 (Roche Diagnostics), 124 alpha-blockers, 213 ACE inhibitor, 72, 132, 213, 357 alpha-fetoprotein, 108 acesulfame, 157 alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, 192–193 acetaminophen, 213 alprostadil, 99 acetohexamide, 189 Alzheimer’s disease, 246 acetone, 59, 60, 357 Amaryl, 190, 357 acidosis. See ketoacidosis American Diabetes Association (ADA) acromegaly, 47 diet recommendations, 146 Activa Brand Products (Web site), 352 exchange lists, 335 Activa Corporation (Advanta Jet), 207 membership in, 287 Actos, 195, 357 Web site, 275, 348, 356 ADA. See American Diabetes Association American Discovery Trail, 180 adiponectin, 262–263 American Foundation for the Blind adiposity, central, 85 (AFB), 78–79, 354 adolescents, diabetes in, 238–239 Americans with Disabilities Act, adrenergic symptoms,COPYRIGHTED of , 255–256 MATERIAL 53, 54 amino acids, 357 adult onset diabetes. See amitriptylene, 82 advanced glycated end products (AGEs), amphetamine, 278 68, 75, 357 amputations, 90–92, 133, 290 Advanta Jet (Activa Corporation), 207 amylin, 262 aerobic exercise, 171, 180, 186 amyotrophy, 357 AFB (American Foundation for the Blind), anaerobic exercise, 171, 180 78–79, 354 androgens, 111 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 366

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Anecdote icon, 5 automatic (autonomic) nerves, 83, 358 anemia, 195 Avandia, 194, 358 aneurysms, retinal, 76 Aventis (Web site), 351, 352 anger, at diabetes diagnosis, 12–13 axon, 79 angiography, 357 Ayurvedic medicine, 278 angioplasty, 86 azotemia, 68 angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors, 72, 132, 213, 357 angiotensin II receptor blockers, 72, 73 • B • animals, diabetes in, 355 B (beta) cells, 30, 33–34, 36, 46, 358 Animas (Web site), 351 background retinopathy, 76, 358 ankle-brachial index, 116, 134, 290 Bayer Healthcare LLC anorexia, 164–165 Ascensia blood glucose meters, 123 Antares Pharma Web site, 351 Medijector Vision, 207 Becton, Dickinson and Company Web site, 352 lancets, 119 antibodies, 33, 42, 357 Web site, 352 antidiuretic hormone, 21 bent-over rowing (exercise), 182, 183 antigens, 357 beta blockers, 72, 212, 247 antipsychotics, 279 beta cells, 30, 33–34, 36, 46, 358 anxiety, 15, 54 biceps curl, 181 Appraise A1c Diabetes Monitoring Bioject Medical Technologies, Inc. System (Matria), 131 VitaJet 3, 207 Aqua (restaurant), 305–310 Web site, 352 Archives of Internal Medicine (journal), BioSafe A1c Hemoglobin Test Kit 180, 191 (BioSafe), 131 aripiprazole, 279 bladder disorders, 73, 84, 100, 250 artificial pancreas, 358 blanket ban, employment, 254 Ascensia blood glucose meters (Bayer Blind Net (Web site), 78 Healthcare LLC), 123 blindness, 74, 75 Asian Americans, gestational Blindness Resource Center (Web site), diabetes in, 109 78, 354 aspartame, 157, 276 blood fats, 69–73, 85, 86, 134–136 aspirin, 57, 211, 277 blood glucose Association for the Accreditation of control and , 72 Human Research, 276 determinants of level, 292 atheromatous plaques, 90 exercise effect on, 56, 167, 169–170, 172 atherosclerosis, 358 glycated products, 68 Atkins diet, 160 glycemic index of carbohydrates, atorvastatin, 135 effect of, 147–149 attitude, positive, 288 in hyperosmolar syndrome, 63 autoimmune diseases, 33–34, 36, 242, 358 hypoglycemia, 52–58 autoimmune thyroiditis, 242 effect on, 31 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 367

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in , 20 blood urea nitrogen, 70, 358 realistic goal for, 57 body mass index (BMI), 43–44, 106–107, testing for diabetes, 21–22 139–140, 358 in , 33 Border Grill Restaurant, 310–313 blood glucose meter borderline diabetes, 358 Abbott Laboratories, 122–123 bracelet, medical alert, 54, 55 Accu-Chek meters, 124 Breastfeeding For Dummies (Sharon Ascensia meters, 123 Perkins and Carol Vannais), 109 Bayer Healthcare LLC, 123 breathing, Kussmaul, 59 choosing, 121–122 Bristol-Myers Squibb (Web site), 352 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System brittle diabetes, 84 Gold, 125–126 bulimia, 164–165 downloading results from, 121–122 bypass surgery, 86 GlucoWatch G2 Biographer, 126, 129 graphic presentation of data, 126–128 LifeScan, 124–125 • C • noninvasive, 125–126, 129 CAD. See coronary artery disease One Touch meters, 124–125 calcium, 110, 154 Precision meters, 123 calcium channel blockers, 72, 212 Roche Diagnostics, 124 calories sharing, 121 from alcohol, 156 suppliers, 350–351 from carbohydrate, 147 blood glucose monitoring from fat, 153 in children, 233 intake during pregnancy, 107 frequency of testing, 118–119, 286 mathematics of weight loss, 161 in , 104 from protein, 151 importance of, 224–225, 285 total, 144–146 meters, 121–129 very low calorie diets, 160 in pregnancy, 106 Canadian Diabetes Association tips for testing, 120–121 (Web site), 350 variation in results, 120 cancer, 46 when to test, 118, 120, 121, 122 capitated payment, 257 blood pressure. See also hypertension capsacin, 82 eye disease association, 77 carbohydrate counting, 203, 204, 358 heart disease and, 85 carbohydrates importance of controlling, 137–138 actions in the body, 146–147 kidney disease and, 69, 71, 73 description, 146–147, 358 low in hyperosmolar syndrome, 63 exercise and, 172 meaning of, 138 fiber, 149 measuring, 137–138 glycemic index, 147–149, 226 in metabolic syndrome, 86 intake, 107, 226 rise in weight lifting, 180 in pregnancy, 107 smoking and, 90 cardiomyopathy, 88 testing, 116, 117 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 368

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casual plasma glucose, 22 cocaine, 278 cataracts, 74, 75, 250, 358 cognitive screening tests, 246 CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator), 220 cold virus, 34 Cell Robotics, Inc. (Lasette Plus), 119 coma, 54, 63 Centers for Disease Control compliance, 225, 288 (Web site), 353 complications, long-term. See also cerebrovascular disease (CVD), 89–90 specific conditions Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), 220 cerebrovascular disease, 89–90 Charcot’s Joint, 82, 358 common characteristics of, 68 Charlie Trotter’s (restaurant), 313–316 eye disease, 74–79 children with diabetes foot disease, 90–92 adolescents, 238–239 gum disease, 93 becoming an educated caregiver, heart disease, 85–88 233–234 how they develop, 66 college-age, 240 kidney disease, 66–74 frequency of, 231 neuropathy, 79–85 honeymoon period, 233, 234 peripheral vascular disease, 89 infants, 232 skin disease, 92–93 obesity and, 238, 241 complications, short-term. preschoolers, 232–233, 234 See also specific conditions primary school children, 234–238 effects of, 52 school issues, 236–237 hyperosmolar syndrome, 62–64 sick day solutions, 241–242 hypoglycemia, 52–58 team care, value of, 243 ketoacidosis, 59–61 thyroid disease, 242 as medical emergencies, 52 type 2 diabetes, 235, 237–238, 241 solving, 51–52 young adults, 240 vulnerability to, 51 Children with Diabetes (Web site), concentration loss, as hypoglycemia 243, 349, 356 symptom, 54 chlorpropamide, 189 Condy, Charles (restaurateur), 305 cholesterol confusion, 54, 58, 63, 294 definition, 358 congenital malformations, 102, 104, heart disease and, 85 105, 108, 110 kidney disease and, 70, 71, 73 Consolidated Omnibus Budget in metabolic syndrome, 86 Reconciliation Act (COBRA), 258 metformin effect on, 191 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System peripheral vascular disease and, 89 Gold (Medtronic MiniMed), 125–126 tracking, 134–136 continuous subcutaneous insulin chromium, 155, 276 infusion (CSSI), 359 chromosomes, 34, 77 Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies chylomicrons, 134 (Carol Ann Rinzler and Martin W. cinnamon, 268 Graf), 211 clozapine, 279 conventional diabetes treatment, COBRA (Consolidated Omnibus Budget definition, 359 Reconciliation Act), 258 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 369

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convulsions, as hypoglycemia denial, of diabetes diagnosis, 12 symptom, 54 depression, 13, 15 cookbook. See recipes dexamethasone, 47 cornstarch, 235 Diabetes Action Network (Web site), 355 Cornucopia of Disability Information, 78 Diabetes Care (journal) coronary artery disease (CAD) antipsychotic use, 279 aspirin and, 211 autoimmune thyroiditis, 242 description, 85, 86 cinnamon use, 268 estrogen and, 110 estrogen and diabetes, 110 fat and, 44, 85, 135–136, 152 Finnish Diabetes Prevention Study, 40 metabolic syndrome and, 136, 147 insulin pump, 209 corticosteroids, 212 noninvasive blood glucose cortisol, exercise effect on, 169 monitoring, 126 C-reactive protein, 87, 141 quality of life, 16–17 creatinine, 70, 359 repaglinide combined with cross-training, 177 metformin, 196 Cushing’s Syndrome, 47 standards of care, 298 CVD (cerebrovascular disease), 89–90 Diabetes Control and Complications Cybermedicine: How Computing Empowers Trial (DCCT) Doctors and Patients for Better Health description, 37, 72, 239, 359 Care (Warner V. Slack), 275 hemoglobin A1c in, 129, 143 cyclamate, 157 Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies cyclosporine, 212 (Alan Rubin, M.D. and Fran Stach), Cygnus, Inc. (GlucoWatch G2 Biographer), 219, 238, 300, 305 126, 129 Diabetes Education Act of 1991, 236 cytotoxic drugs, 36 Diabetes Exercise and Sports Association, 174, 352 Diabetes Forecast (magazine), 211, 287 • D • diabetes insipidus, 21 D cells, 30 diabetes mellitus, origin of term, 19 DANA Diabecare USA (Web site), 351 Diabetes Monitor (Web site), 275, 349 dawn phenomenon, 359 Diabetes Technologies (AccuBase A1c DCCT. See Diabetes Control and Glycohemoglobin), 131 Complications Trial Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, 356 dealing with diabetes . See ketoacidosis depression, 13, 15 diabetic nephropathy. See kidney disease quality of life maintenance, 14–17 . See neuropathy reacting to diagnosis, 11–14 . See retinopathy realizing you are not alone, 10–11 diabetologist, 209, 217–218, 301, 359 realizing your potential, 11 Dialogue magazine, 78 dehydration, in hyperosmolar dialysis, 66, 73–74, 359 syndrome, 63 diarrhea, diabetic, 84 Deltec, Inc. (Web site), 351 diastolic blood pressure, 137, 138 dementia, 246 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 370

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diet driving alcohol, 155–156 employment bans, 254–255 carbohydrates, 146–150, 203–204 license, 52 in children, 238 drowsiness, in ketoacidosis, 59 creating with exchange lists, 343–345 drugs. See also medications; specific drugs as diabetes risk factors, 25 avoiding illegal, 278 eating disorders, 163–165 as diabetes cause, 47 in the elderly, 247–248 discoveries, 262–263 exchange lists, 335–345 interactions, 212–213 fats, 151–153 Duet Glucose Control Monitoring fitting favorite foods into, 301 System, 132 following, 226 hypoglycemia control, 204 importance of, 286 • E • ketoacidosis and, 60 eating minerals, 153–154, 154–155 behavior, 162–163 myths about diabetes, 292 disorders, 163–165 in pregnancy, 107 exercise and, 172 proteins, 150–151 edema, 71, 76, 77 role in hypoglycemia, 56 educator, diabetes, 220, 243, 272, 300–301 sugar substitutes, 156–158 EEOC (Equal Employment Opportunity total calories, 144–146 Commission), 256 for type 1 diabetes, 158 ejaculation, 96 for type 2 diabetes, 40, 159 elderly, diabetes in the vitamins, 153–154 diagnosis, 246 water, 155 diet, 247–248 for weight reduction, 159–163, 271–272 elderly defined, 245 dietitian, 219, 243, 248 eye problems, 250 diets heart disease and, 247 that don’t work, 280–282 hypoglycemia, 248 very low calorie, 282 intellectual function evaluation, 246 for weight loss, 160–161 Medicare, 252 digestive enzymes, 30 medication use, 248–249 diphenylhydantoin, 212 sexual problems, 250 discrimination, 236, 253, 256 treatment approaches, 251–252 distal polyneuropathy, 81–83 urinary problems, 250 diuretics, 72 Eli Lilly and Company (Web site), 351, 352 doctors employment diabetologist, 217–218, 301, 359 blanket bans, 254 endocrinologist, 217–218, 359 discrimination, 254, 256 ophthalmologist, 218, 290, 363 insurance coverage and, 258–259 pediatrician, 243 workplace law, 255–256 podiatrist, 218–219 end stage renal disease, 71 primary physician, 216–217 endocrinologist, 217–218, 359 questions for, 228 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 371

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epinephrine, 47, 53, 54, 169 precautions, 171 Equal Employment Opportunity quality of life and, 14–15 Commission (EEOC), 256 role in hypoglycemia, 56 Equidyne Systems, Inc. stretching, 174–175 Injex 3, 207 things to avoid, 171 Web site, 352 timing of, 172 erectile dysfunction tips for regular exercise, 227 causes of, 96–97 with type 1 diabetes, 172 definition, 95 with type 2 diabetes, 40, 41, 172–173, 227 treatment, 98–100 walking, 178–180 essential fatty acids, 152 weight reduction and, 159, 271–272 estrogens, 110 weight training, 180–186 ethanol, 213 exercise physiologist, 227 euglycemia, definition, 359 eye exchange lists anatomy and function, 74–75 carbohydrates, 342 care, importance of, 290 diet creation with, 343–345 doctor, 218, 290, 363 fats, 341–342 examination, 116, 117, 250 free foods, 342–343 eye disease fruit, 338–339 cataracts, 74, 75, 250 meat and meat substitutes, 337–338 description, 74–76 milk, 339–340 in the elderly, 250 starch, 335–336 glaucoma, 74, 75, 250 vegetable, 340–341 kidney disease and, 71 exchange plan, definition, 359 pupil abnormalities, 84 exercise resources for the blind and visually aerobic, 171, 180, 186 impaired, 78–79 amount, 174–175 retinopathy, 75, 76–77, 102, 250 anaerobic, 171, 180 testing for, 132–133 benefits of, 15, 167–170, 176, 177 blood glucose testing prior to, 119 calories burned, 177 • F • checking with doctor prior to, 170–171 FAA (Federal Aviation in children, 234, 239 Administration), 255 choice of activity, 175–178 family support, 16, 221 cross-training, 177 famous people with diabetes, 10–11 in the elderly, 251 fasting , 191 heart rate, 173–174 fasting lipid panel, 135 importance of, 287 fasting plasma glucose (FPG), 22 metabolism during, 169 fasts, 160 moderate, 175 fat, body myths about diabetes and, 295 central distribution of, 44–45, 364 partner, 227, 298–299 exercise effect on, 169, 176 Perceived Exertion Scale, 173 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 372

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Fat Burner, 277 Food and Drug Administration fat, dietary (Web site), 356 calories from, 153 Food and Wine (magazine), 316 exchange list, 341–342 foot forms of, 152 disease, 82, 90–92 intake during pregnancy, 107 doctors, 218–219, 299 in protein sources, 151 examination of, 133–134 recommended amount, 151–152 importance of care, 289–290 fatigue FPG (fasting plasma glucose), 22 cause of, 169 friends, help from, 221 as diabetes symptom, 24 Fringale (restaurant), 316–320 as hypoglycemia symptom, 54 , 131–132 in ketoacidosis, 59 fructose, 21, 157, 170, 359 in type 2 diabetes, 38 fruit exchange list, 338–339 Federal Aviation Administration fungal infections, 93 (FAA), 255 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), 254 • G • felinediabetes.com (Web site), 355 gabapentin, 82 female sexual problems, 100–101 gallstones, 84 Feniger, Susan (Mexican Cooking For gastric banding, 162, 270 Dummies), 310 gastric bypass, 161, 270 ferritin, 268 gastroparesis, 359 fertility, enhancement by Gaylord India Restaurant, 320–323 thiazolidinediones, 195 genetic influences on diabetes, 34–35, fiber, 45, 149, 359 36, 41, 42, 296 fibric acid derivatives, 213 Georgetown University Health Policy fibrosis, 266 Institute, 258 Field of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes gestational diabetes from the Celebrated Greens Restaurant description, 45–46, 360 (Annie Somerville), 323–324 diagnosing, 103–104 financial assistance, 213–214 frequency of, 101 fish oil, 152–153 handling issues, 108 Fitness For Dummies (Suzanne Schlosberg GFR (glomerular filtration rate), 67, 70 and Liz Neporent), 175 glaucoma, 74, 75, 250 FlexSite (A1c at Home), 131 GlaxoSmithKline fluids, for hyperosmolar syndrome rosiglitazone, 194 treatment, 64 Web site, 352 flys (exercise), 184, 185 glimepiride, 190, 197 food. See also diet; recipes glipizide, 190, 249 exchange lists, 335–345 glitazones, 87, 198 intake during pregnancy, 107 glomerular basement membrane, 67, 70 partner, help from, 299–300 glomerular filtration rate (GFR), 67, 70 glomeruli, 67, 72 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 373

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glucagon definition, 360 • H • exercise effect on, 169 Harbor Village (restaurant), 328–331 for hypoglycemia treatment, 58, 236 HDL cholesterol, 134–136, 191, 360 production by the pancreas, 30 headache, as hypoglycemia symptom, 54 Glucagon for Emergencies (kit), 58 Health Care Financing Administration, 252 Glucagon Secreting Tumor of the health insurance, 256–259 Pancreas, 47 Health Maintenance Organization glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), 262 (HMO), 257 Glucophage, 190, 360 Health on the Net Foundation, 274 glucose Healthfinder (Web site), 353 definition, 360 heart attack, 44, 85–86, 135, 247 diabetes symptoms and, 23–24 heart disease intravenous, 58 autonomic neuropathy, 88 metabolism by Polyol Pathway, 68 cardiomyopathy, 88 release from the liver, 41 description, 85–86 role in the body, 21 in the elderly, 247 for treatment of hypoglycemia, 57–58 metabolic syndrome, 86–87 glucose intolerance, 46, 47 neuropathy and, 84 glucose tablets, 57–58 in type 2 diabetes, 39 glucose tolerance, 41, 103, 109, 361 heart rate GlucoWatch G2 Biographer (Cygnus, Inc.), in cardiac autonomic neuropathy, 88 126, 129 exercise and, 173–174 glyburide, 190, 192 rapid as hypoglycemia symptom, 54 glycated products, 68 hemochromatosis, 46, 267 glycemic index, 147–149, 226, 360 hemodialysis, 73 glycemic load, 149 hemoglobin A1c glycogen, 23, 31, 169, 360 correlation with blood glucose, 130130 glycohemoglobin, 129, 130 definition, 360 glycosuria, 360 diagnosing diabetes in the elderly, 246 Glyset, 193, 360 formation of, 68 golf, 176, 177 frequency of testing, 131, 224–225 good morning (exercise), 184 goal for, 239 Goodman, Dr. Joel (The HUMOR home testing, 131 Project), 296 how it works, 130 Gourmet Cooking For Dummies as indicator of miscarriage risk, 102 (Charlie Trotter), 314 lowering with oral agents, 196 Gourmet Magazine, 328 reduction by exercise, 167 Graf, Martin W. (Controlling Cholesterol reduction with careful diet, 143 For Dummies), 211 testing schedule, 116, 117 Greens (restaurant), 323–327 value of test, 129 growth hormone, 47, 169 hemorrhages, retinal, 76, 77 Guidedogs for the Blind, 78 hepatic glucose output, 41 gum disease, 93 heroin, 278 Gymnema silvestre, 278 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 374

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High Blood Pressure For Dummies drug-induced, from oral medications, (Alan Rubin, M.D.), 138, 211 189–191, 193–194, 196 high density lipoprotein (HDL), 134–136, in the elderly, 248 191, 360 during exercise, 172 Hirigoyen, Gerald (restaurateur/chef), 316 frequency of, 55 treatment, 24–26 myths concerning, 294 HMO (Health Maintenance prevention, 57 Organization), 257 symptoms of, 53–55 Home Diagnostics, Inc. (Web site), 351 teaching others about, 297 honeymoon period, 33, 233, 234, 360 treatment, 57–58 hormone replacement therapy, 110 hypoglycemia, causes of hormones diet, 56 change and hypoglycemia, 57 exercise, 56 diabetes due to, 46–47 hormonal changes, 57 Humalog insulin. See lispro insulin insulin, 55 humor, sense of, 296 non-diabetic medications, 56–57 hunger sulfonylurea medications, 55 as hypoglycemia symptom, 54 hypoglycemia unawareness, 57 in type 1 diabetes, 32 hypothyroidism, 242 hydrochlorothiazide, 47, 72 hydrocortisone, 47 hyperbilirubinemia, 111 • I • hyperglycemia, 360 ibuprofen, 82 hyperinsulinemia, 360 icons, used in book, 5 hyperlipidemia, 360 identification, medical, 55 hyperosmolar syndrome, 62–64, 361 Il Fornaio (restaurant), 331–334 hypertension imipramine, 82 ACE inhibitors for, 72, 73 immunosuppression, 265, 266 epidemic of, 137 impaired glucose tolerance (IGT), 41, 361 eye disease and, 77 impotence, 96, 97, 250, 361. heart disease and, 85 See also erectile dysfunction kidney disease and, 69, 71, 73 incontinence, 250 measuring blood pressure, 137–138 infants, diabetes in, 232 in metabolic syndrome, 86 infection peripheral vascular disease and, 89 as cause of ketoacidosis, 60, 61 in pregnancy, 103 effect on , 242 hyperthyroidism, 47, 242 hyperosmolar syndrome and, 63 hypnosis, 281 in type 2 diabetes, 39 hypoglycemia influenza, 211 as barrier to treatment, 53 inhaled insulin, 263–264 causes, 55–57 injection procedure, 200–202 in children, 110, 233, 235–236 injection site, 172, 202 controlling with diet, 204 Injex 3 (Equidyne Systems, Inc.), 207 definition, 52, 361 Institute of Medicine, 174 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 375

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insulin hormonal changes and, 239 adjusting when traveling, 205 infection effect on, 242 as builder hormone, 23, 24 syndrome description, 86–87 definition, 361 in type 2 diabetes, 41, 42 discovery of, 26 insulin sensitivity, 40, 111–112 exercise effect on, 169–170, 172 insurance forms of, 199–200 health, 256–259 function, 23, 31 life, 260 hypoglycemia from, 55 long-term care, 259–260 injection, 200–202 myths about diabetes, 295 intensive treatment, 203–204 intellectual function, evaluation of, 246 for ketoacidosis treatment, 61 intensive diabetes treatment, 361 myths about use of, 294–295 International Diabetes Federation oral agents combined with, 201 (Web site), 350 for prevention of diabetes interstitial fluid, 125 development, 37 intestinal abnormalities, 84 production by the pancreas, 30 intravenous pyelogram (IVP), 73 quality of life, impact of treatment on, iodine, 155 16, 17 iron, 46, 155, 267–268 requirements in pregnancy, 102, 103 islet cell antibodies, 33, 37 sources of preparation, 198 islet cell transplants, 266–267 storage and handling, 200 islet cells, 361. See also A (alpha) cells; strength, 198 B (beta) cells suppliers, 351 Islets of Langerhans, 30 use in pregnancy, 102, 103, 106 isosorbide dinitrate, 82 insulin aspart, 199 IVP (intravenous pyelogram), 73 insulin delivery aids, 210–211 inhalation, 263–264 • J • with a jet injection device, 206–207, 352 Jargon Alert icon, 5 with a pen, 205–206 jelly, for hypoglycemia treatment, 58 pills, 264–265 Jenny Craig (weight-loss system), 160 pump, 60–61, 207–210, 264, 351, 361 jet injection device, 206–207, 352 with a syringe and needle, 200–202 Joslin Diabetes Center (Web site), insulin dependent diabetes, 361. See also 349, 356 type 1 diabetes Journal of Endocrinology, 269 insulin glargine, 199–201, 203–204, Journal of the American Medical 210, 249 Association, 17, 144, 267 insulin hypertrophy, of skin, 92 juvenile diabetes mellitus, 361. See also insulin pump, 60, 61, 207–210, 264, type 1 diabetes 351, 361 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation insulin reaction, definition, 361 (JDRF), 349 insulin resistance definition, 361 effect on fertility, 195 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 376

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lente insulin, 199, 362 • K • leptin, 263 Kaler, Santok (chef), 320 libido, 250 kcalories (kilocalories), 145–146 life insurance, 260 ketoacidosis, 33, 42, 59–61, 359 LifeScan ketones One Touch blood glucose meters, definition, 59, 361 124–125 link to congenital malformations, Web site, 351 102, 106 light touch testing, for neuropathy, 80 monitoring in pregnancy, 106 lipid panel, 116, 135, 136 production of, 60 lipoatrophy, 92, 362 testing for, 140–141 lipohypertrophy, 362 in type 1 diabetes, 32 lipoproteins, 134–136 urine (ketonuria), 106, 233, 237, 242, 361 lispro insulin, 199, 201, 203, kidney, anatomy and function of, 66–67 204, 362 kidney disease liver, release of glucose from, 41 description, 66–69 long-term care insurance, 259–260 early indications of, 69–70 Lorda, J.B. (restaurateur), 316 as long-term complication, 66–74 low density lipoprotein (LDL), prevention, 72–73 135–136, 191, 211, 362 progressive changes, 70–71 lubricants, 101 time course of kidney failure, 70 treatment, 73–74 • M • urinary tract infections and, 73 kidney transplant, 74, 265–266 macroalbuminuria, 69 kilocalories, 145–146 macrosomia, 104, 105, 110, 362 Kimmelstiel-Wilson nodules, 70 macrovascular disease, 168, 362 Ki-Sweet, 277 macula, 74 Kussmaul breathing, 59 macular degeneration, 250 macular edema, 76, 77 magnesium, 111, 154 • L • mannitol, 157 lactic acidosis, 191 marijuana, 278 lancet, 119, 351, 361 Matria (Appraise A1c Diabetes Lantus, 199, 361 Monitoring System), 131 laser treatment, 77, 102, 361 meat and meat substitutes exchange list, Lasette Plus (Cell Robotics, Inc.), 119 337–338 lateral raise (exercise), 182, 183 MedFetch (Web site), 354 law, workplace, 255–256 medical underwriting, 258 lazy left colon, 111 Medicalert Foundation, 55 LDL cholesterol, 135–136, 191, 211, 362 Medicare, 248, 252, 256, 257, 259 learning, lifelong, 287 medications. See also specific agents leg cramps, in hyperosmolar ADA evaluation of, 275 syndrome, 63 compliance, 225, 288 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 377

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delivery methods for insulin, 205–211 minerals, 154–155 drug interactions, 212–213 minoxidil, 212 financial assistance for, 213–214 miscarriage, 105 insulin, 198–211 mononeuropathy, 83 knowledge concerning, 225 monounsaturated fat, 152, 362 oral agents, 188–198 morbid obesity, 269–270 pharmacist help with, 302 morbidity rate, 362 suppliers, 352 mortality rate, 362 that don’t work, 275–278 multiculturalhealth.org (Web site), 354 use in the elderly, 248–249 muscular endurance, exercise for, Medijector Vision (Antares Pharma), 207 176, 180 Medscape Diabetes and Endocrinology myths about diabetes Home Page (Web site), 349 diet, 292 Medtronic MiniMed exercise, 295 Continuous Glucose Monitoring System hypoglycemia kills brain cells, 294 Gold, 125–126 inheritance, 296 Paradigm 512, 210 insulin use, 294–295 Web site, 351 insurance, 295 meglitinides, 195–196, 249 perfect treatment yields perfect melanocyte stimulating hormone, 269 glucoses, 291–292 Mendosa, Rick (Web site creator), 348 sense of humor, effect on, 296 menopause, 100, 110 spontaneity, effect on, 293 menstrual function, 100 unorthodox cures, 293 mental health worker, 221, 243 mesangial tissue, 70, 71 metabolic syndrome, 86–87, 136, 147, 362 • N • metformin, 40, 112, 190–192, 197, 249 Narrative Television Network, 78 metocloprimide, 84 nateglinide, 196, 249 Metrika, Inc. (A1c Now), 131 National Diabetes Education Initiative Mexican Americans (Web site), 348 diabetic kidney disease in, 69 National Diabetes Education Program diabetic retinopathy in, 77 (Web site), 348 gestational diabetes in, 109 National Diabetes Information Mexican Cooking For Dummies (Mary Sue Clearinghouse, 133 Milliken and Susan Feniger), 310 National Eating Disorders microalbuminuria, 69–72, 86, 116, 132, 362 Association, 165 microencapsulated pancreatic islets, 266 National Federation of the Blind microvascular complications, 362 (Web site), 355 miglitol, 193 National Institute of Diabetes and military service, 254 Digestive and Kidney Disease milk, 36, 58, 339–340 (Web site), 353 Milliken, Mary Sue (Mexican Cooking National Library of Medicine For Dummies), 310 (Web site), 353 Mina, Michael (chef), 305–306 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 378

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National Weight Control Registry New York Online Access to Health (NWCR), 270–271 (NOAH), 350, 356 Native Americans niacin, 47, 212 diabetic kidney disease in, 69 nicotinamide, 37 diabetic retinopathy in, 77 nicotinic acid, 212 gestational diabetes in, 109 Nipro Diabetes Systems (Web site), 351 nausea, in ketoacidosis, 59, 61 no fat, in diet, 281–282 NCV (nerve conduction velocity), 79–80 noninsulin dependent diabetes, 363. necrobiosis lipoidica, 92 See also type 2 diabetes needle guides, 210 Novo Nordisk (Web site), 351 needles, size of, 200 NPH insulin, 199, 201, 363 neotame, 157 numbness, in type 2 diabetes, 39 neovascularization, 362 Nutrition For Dummies (Carol Ann nephropathy. See also kidney disease Rinzler), 107 description, 66, 69, 71–74, 362 NWCR (National Weight Control exercise and, 178 Registry), 270–271 in pregnancy, 103 Neporent, Liz (Fitness For Dummies), 175 nerve conduction velocity (NCV), 79–80 • O • nervous system symptoms in obesity hyperosmolar syndrome, 63 body mass index (BMI), 44, 139 neuroarthropathy, 82 in children, 238, 241 neurogenic bladder, 73, 100 as diabetes risk factors, 25 neuroglycopenic symptoms, of heart disease and, 85 hypoglycemia, 54 incidence of, 147 neuropathic ulcer, 363 link to metabolic syndrome, 87 neuropathy melanocyte stimulating hormone, 269 description, 79, 363 morbid, 269–270 diagnosis, 79–80 peripheral vascular disease and, 89 diffuse and focal, 81 in pregnancy, 103 disorders of automatic nerves, 83–84, 88 resistin and, 269 disorders of movement, 83 surgery for, 161–162 disorders of sensation, 81–83 type 2 diabetes and, 38, 41, 219, 241 exercise and, 178 olanzapine, 279 eye disease and, 74–75 One Touch blood glucose meters kidney disease and, 71 (LifeScan), 124–125 risk factors, 80 oolong tea, 268 symptoms, 80–85 ophthalmologist, 218, 290, 363 in type 2 diabetes, 39 Ophthalmology (journal), 117 New England Journal of Medicine, optic nerve, 74, 75 15, 40, 69, 135, 151, 211 optometrist, 218, 290 New York Institute for Special oral agents. See also specific agents Education, 78 alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, 192–193 combining agents, 192, 196–197 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 379

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definition, 363 pharmacist, 220–221, 227, 302 insulin combined with, 201 phenformin, 191 meglitinides, 195–196 phenothiazines, 212 metformin, 190–192 phentolamine, 99 sulfonylureas, 188–190 pheochromocytoma, 47 suppliers, 352 phosphorus, 154 thiazolidinediones, 193–195 pills, insulin, 264–265 oral contraceptives, 110, 112, 212 pilot’s license, 52, 255 Oral , 22 pioglitazone, 112, 195 orange juice, for hypoglycemia plasma glucose, 120 treatment, 58 plasminogen activator inhibitor-1, 87 orgasm, 96 platelets, 90 Ortho-McNeil (Regranex Gel), 92 pneumonia, 211 ovaries, polycystic, 111 podiatrist, 218–219, 363 Owen Mumford (Web site), 351 polycystic ovarian syndrome, 111–112 polycythemia, 111 polydipsia, 363 • P • Polyol Pathway, 68 pallor, as hypoglycemia symptom, 54 polyradiculopathy-diabetic pancreas amyotrophy, 83 anatomy and function, 30 polyunsaturated fat, 152, 363 artificial, 358 polyuria, 363 definition, 363 positive attitude, 288 removal of, 46 positive thinking, 223–224 transplant, 265–266 postprandial, definition, 363 pancreas formula, 277 potassium papaverine, 99 effect of ACE inhibitors on, 72 parasympathetic nervous system, 96, 97 in hyperosmolar syndrome, 63, 64 patient stories, 26–28 loss with ketoacidosis, 60, 61 pediatrician, 243 pramlintide, 262 pedometer, 179, 272 Prandin, 196, 363 pen, insulin, 205–206 Precision blood glucose meters penis, 95–100 (Abbott Laboratories), 123 Perceived Exertion Scale, 173 prediabetes, 19–20 periodontal disease, 363 prednisone, 36, 47 peripheral neuropathy, 363 pregestational diabetes, 45, 101 peripheral vascular disease (PVD), 89, 96 pregnancy peritoneal dialysis, 73–74 baby’s health, 110–111 Perkins, Sharon (Breastfeeding body’s reaction to, 102–103 For Dummies), 109 congenital malformations, 102, 104, petdiabetes.org (Web site), 355 105, 108, 110 Pfizer, Inc. delivery, 108 Viagra (sildenafil), 98, 100 diagnosing diabetes, 103–104 Web site, 352 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 380

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pregnancy (continued) fructosamine testing during, 131 • Q • gestational diabetes, 45–46, 101, quality of life, 14–17 103–104, 108, 360 quetiapine, 279 health maintenance after, 109–110 insulin use, 102, 103, 106 macrosomia, 104, 105, 110, 362 • R • miscarriage, 102, 105 radiculopathy-nerve root involvement, 83 pregestational diabetes, 101 reacting to diabetes diagnosis proactive measures, 103 anger, 12–13 testing for fetal defects, 108 bargaining for more time, 13 treatment of diabetes during, denial, 12 106–108 moving on, 14 preschoolers, diabetes in, 232–233, 234 receptors, 364 President’s Challenge, 180 recipes prevention, 35–36, 40, 43–45, 289 Baked Apples, 313 priapism, 99 Bavarese Bianca Con Frutta primary hyperaldosteronism, 47 (White Gelatin with Fruit), 334 progesterone, 110 Chicken Soup with Watercress and prolactin, 96 Tofu, 328–329 Prolactin Secreting Tumor of the Chicken Tikka Kabob (Barbecued Pituitary Gland, 47 Chicken Kebab), 322 proliferative retinopathy, 76, 363 Cinnamon-Brandy Chicken, 310–311 propranolol, 72 Green Rice Pilaf, 311–312 prostheses, 99 Grilled Swordfish with Worcestershire protease inhibitors, 279–280 Vinaigrette and Roasted Vegetables, protein. See also albumin 307–308 choice of sources, 150–151 Lemon Braised Sea Bass with Star Anise definition, 363 and Baby Spinach, 317–318 in diet, 281 Maniche Al Pollo (Elbow Pasta intake during pregnancy, 107 with Chicken), 332–333 metabolism of, 145 Marinated Chicken in Red Wine with proteinuria, 363 Braising Greens, Parsnips, and psychiatrist, 221 Cippolini Onions, 319–320 psychogenic impotence, 96, 97 Marinated Grilled Duck Breast, psychologist, 221 309–310 puberty, 239 Miso Marinated Sea Bass, 308–309 pullovers (exercise), 184, 185 Onion Pie with Roquefort and Walnuts, pump, insulin, 60–61, 207–210, 316–317 264, 351, 361 Red Roasted Root Vegetables, 312 pupil abnormalities, 84 Rhubarb-Strawberry Cobbler, 327 PVD (peripheral vascular disease), Risotto Ai Vegetali (Italian Rice 89, 96 with Vegetables), 333 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 381

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Romaine Hearts with Sourdough retina, 74, 364 Croutons and Parmesan retinal aneurysms, 76 Cheese, 324 retinal detachment, 76, 77 Saag (Spinach), 323 retinal hemorrhages, 76, 77 Scallopine Al Funghi (Veal with retinopathy. See also eye disease Mushrooms), 331–332 associated conditions, 77 Scallops with Barley, Wild Mushroom background, 76, 358 Ragout, and Chicken Stock definition, 364 Reduction, 314–315 description, 71, 75, 250 Seekh Kabab (Barbecued Lamb diagnosis, 76 on Skewer), 321 exercise and, 178 Shiitake Mushrooms with Baby Bok in pregnancy, 102 Choy, 329–330 proliferative, 76, 363 Steamed Rock Cod, 330–331 treatment, 77 Steamed Whitefish with Haricotes Verts Rezulin, 193, 364 and Potato-Apple-Celery Puree, Rinzler, Carol Ann 315–316 Controlling Cholesterol For Dummies, 211 Summer Minestrone, 325 Nutrition For Dummies, 107 Sweet Pepper and Basil Frittata, 326 risperadone, 279 Warm Asparagus and Morel Salad, Roche Diagnostics 306–307 Accu-Chek blood glucose meters, 124 Web sites for, 355–356 Web site, 351 red blood cells, glycated, 68 rosiglitazone, 112, 192, 194, 197 Regranex Gel (Ortho-McNeil), 92 Rubin, Dr. Alan regular insulin, 199, 201, 364 Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies, Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 236, 256 219, 238, 300, 305 Remember icon, 5 High Blood Pressure For Dummies, repaglinide, 196, 197, 249 138, 211 resistin, 269 Thyroid For Dummies, 242 resources. See also Web sites Web site, 347 for the blind and visually impaired, 78 utilizing, 227–228 respiratory distress syndrome, 110 • S • restaurants saccharin, 157 Aqua, 305–310 salicylates, 57, 213 Border Grill, 310–313 salindac, 82 Charlie Trotter’s, 313–316 Sarti, Edmondo (chef), 331 diabetic meals offerings, 226 saturated fat, 152, 153, 341–342, 364 Fringale, 316–320 Schlosberg, Suzanne (Fitness Gaylord India Restaurant, 320–323 For Dummies), 175 Greens, 323–327 school issues, 236–237 Harbor Village, 328–331 secondary diabetes, 364 Il Fornaio, 331–334 Section 504 plan, 236 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 382

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See Your Doctor icon, 5 stem cells, 267 seizures, 110 steroid drugs, 34, 36 sensation, loss of, 133, 289–290 stories, real patient, 26–28 sexual problems stress management, 17 in the elderly, 250 stretching, 174–175 female, 84, 100–101 stroke, 90 male, 84, 95–100 Stroke (journal), 117 sharps container, 119 sucralose, 157 shoulder press (exercise), 181–182 sucrose, 21 sildenafil (Viagra), 98, 100 sugar substitutes, 156–158 SimpleChoice A1c (Simple Choice), 131 sulfonylureas. See also specific drugs skin disease, 92–93 acetohexamide, 189 Slack, Warner V. (Cybermedicine: How characteristics of, 188 Computing Empowers Doctors and chlorpropamide, 189 Patients for Better Health Care), 275 definition, 364 sleep lab, 97 discovery of, 26 smell, acetone, 59, 60 in the elderly, 249 smoking and diabetes, 90, 91, 103, 109 glimepiride, 190, 197 snacks glipizide, 190 for children, 237, 239 glyburide, 190 during pregnancy, 107 hypoglycemia from, 55 timing of, 56, 58 second-generation, 189–190 using blood glucose to determine need tolazamide, 189 for, 56 tolbutamide, 188–189 sodium, 63, 64, 155 use with insulin, 198 SoftClix Lancet Device, 119 summer camp, diabetes, 243 somatostatin, 30 surgery, for weight loss, 161–162, 270 Somatostatin Secreting Tumor of the sweating problems, 54, 84, 91, 93 Pancreas, 47 sweeteners, 156–158 Somerville, Annie (chef) sympathetic nervous system, 96, 97 Field of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes symptoms from the Celebrated Greens diabetes, 23–24 Restaurant, 323 hyperosmolar syndrome, 62–63 Greens Restaurant, 323–324 hypoglycemia, 53–55 somogyi effect, 364 ketoacidosis, 59–60 sorbitol, 68, 75, 157 type 1 diabetes, 32–33 South Beach diet, 160 type 2 diabetes, 38–39, 237–238 Sportline (pedometer), 179 synthetic, definition, 364 Stach, Fran (Diabetes Cookbook For syringes Dummies), 219, 238, 300, 305 accessing, 210 standards of care, 298 air bubbles in, 202 starch exchange list, 335–336 markings, 200 Starlix, 196, 364 size of, 198, 200 starvation, 164 suppliers, 352 statins, 73, 87 systolic blood pressure, 137, 138 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 383

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traveling, with diabetes, 205, 254 • T • treatment. See also specific agents; tadalafil, 98 specific methods teenagers, with diabetes, 17, 238–239 history of, 24–26 temperature testing, for neuropathy, 80 that does not work, 273–278 testing. See also blood glucose triglycerides monitoring; specific tests definition, 364 blood fats, 134–136 forms of, 152 blood pressure, 137–138 kidney disease and, 70, 73 compliance with guidelines, 117 in metabolic syndrome, 86, 87 C-reactive protein, 141 metformin effect on, 191 for diabetes, 21–22 rise from dietary carbohydrates, for eye problems, 132–133 146, 147 ferritin, 268 tracking, 134–136 for fetal defects, 108 troglitazone, 193 for foot problems, 133–134 Trotter, Charlie (chef) fructosamine, 131–132 Charlie Trotter’s restaurant, 313–314 for gestational diabetes, 103–104 Gourmet Cooking For Dummies, 314 hemoglobin A1c, 129–131 TSA (Transportation Security importance of, 224–225, 286 Administration), 254 ketones, 140–141 Two Hot Tamales and Tamales World schedule, 116 Tour (television programs), 310 serum alpha-fetoprotein, 108 type 1 diabetes weight and BMI, 138–140 age at diagnosis, 32 testosterone, 96 blood glucose monitoring, 118 thiazide diuretics, 212 causes, 33–35 thiazolidinediones, 87, 193–195, 249 description, 31–32 thirst, 23, 32, 38, 62 diet, 158 3 Fat Chicks (Web site), 356 exercise with, 172 thyroid disease, 47, 242 frequency of eye examination in, 76 Thyroid For Dummies (Dr. Alan Rubin), 242 heart disease and, 85 thyroid hormone, 212 hypoglycemia in, 55, 57, 235–236 Tip icon, 5 ketoacidosis, 59 toddler, with diabetes, 232–233 kidney disease and, 66, 69 tolazamide, 189 in pregnancy, 102 tolbutamide, 188–189 prevention, 35–36 trans fatty acid, 152 in primary school children, 235–237 transient ischemic attack (TIA), 90 school issues, 236–237 transplant symptoms, 32–33 injecting insulin-producing cells, type 2 symptoms compared, 39 266–267 type 2 diabetes kidney, 74, 265–266 blood glucose monitoring, 118 pancreas, 265–266 causes, 41–43 Transportation Security Administration in children, 235, 237–238, 241 (TSA), 254 combining insulin and oral agents, 201 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 384

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type 2 diabetes (continued) vardenafil, 98 description, 37–38 vegetable exchange list, 340–341 diet, 159 Vegetarian Resource Group exercise with, 172–173, 227 (Web site), 356 eye examination in, 76 vertical banded gastroplasty, 161 frequency of, 38 very low density lipoprotein (VLDL), heart disease and, 85 134, 364 hyperosmolar syndrome in, 63 Viagra (sildenafil), 98, 100 hypoglycemia in, 55, 57 vibration testing, for neuropathy, 80 ketoacidosis, 59 viruses, link to diabetes, 33, 34 kidney disease and, 66, 69 visceral fat, 44–45, 364 mistaken beliefs concerning, 42 vision, blurred, in type 2 diabetes, 39 obesity and, 219, 241 visual disorders, as hypoglycemia prevention, 40, 43–45 symptom, 54 symptoms, 38–39, 237–238 VitaJet 3 (Bioject Medical treatment with rosiglitazone, 195 Technologies, Inc.), 207 type 1 symptoms compared, 39 vitamins, 153–154 vitiligo, 92 vitrectomy, 77, 364 • U • vitreous body, 74, 77 ulcer, foot, 82, 91–92, 363 VLDL (very low density lipoprotein), ultralente insulin, 199, 364 134, 364 ultrasound, 108 vomiting, in ketoacidosis, 59, 61 United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study, 137 unsaturated fat, 152, 341–342 • W • uremia, 70 Wai, Andy (chef), 328 urethra, 96 walking, 177–180, 272 urinary problems Warning! icon, 5 in the elderly, 250 water, 155 frequent urination, 23, 32, 38, 62 water pills, 72 urinary tract infections, 73 weakness urine in hyperosmolar syndrome, 62 albumin, 69–72, 86, 116.132, 362 in ketoacidosis, 59 glucose, 23, 24, 32, 117, 360 in type 1 diabetes, 32 ketones, 106, 141, 233, 237, 242 Web sites Abbott Laboratories, 351 Activa Brand Products, 352 • V • American Diabetes Association, vaccinations, 35, 211 275, 348, 356 vagina American Discovery Trail, 180 dryness, 100–101 American Foundation for the Blind, infection, 24 78–79, 354 Vannais, Carol (Breastfeeding Animas, 351 For Dummies), 109 Antares Pharma, 352 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 385

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Aventis, 351, 352 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Bayer, 351 (JDRF), 349 Becton, Dickinson and Company, 352 LifeScan, 351 for binge eating information, 165 MedFetch, 354 Bioject Medical Technologies, Medicalert Foundation, 55 Inc., 352 Medscape Diabetes and Endocrinology for the blind and visually impaired, 78 Home Page, 349 Blind Net, 78 Medtronic MiniMed, 351 Blindness Resource Center, 78, 354 multiculturalhealth.org, 354 Bristol-Myers Squibb, 352 Narrative Television Network, 78 Canadian Diabetes Association, 350 National Diabetes Education Centers for Disease Control, 353 Initiative, 348 Children with Diabetes, 243, 349, 356 National Diabetes Education Cornucopia of Disability Program, 348 Information, 78 National Eating Disorders DANA Diabecare USA, 351 Association, 165 Deltec, Inc., 351 National Federation of the Blind, 355 Diabetes Action Network, 355 National Institute of Diabetes and Diabetes Exercise and Sports Digestive and Kidney Disease, 353 Association, 174, 352 National Library of Medicine, 353 Diabetes Monitor, 349 National Weight Control Registry Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, 356 (NWCR), 270 Dialogue magazine, 78 New York Institute for Special Dr. Alan Rubin, 347 Education, 78 Eli Lilly and Company, 351, 352 New York Online Access to Health Equal Employment Opportunity (NOAH), 350, 356 Commission (EEOC), 256 Nipro Diabetes Systems, 351 Equidyne Systems, Inc., 352 Novo Nordisk, 351 felinediabetes.com, 355 Owen Mumford, 351 finding reputable, 274 petdiabetes.org, 355 Food and Drug Administration, 356 Pfizer Inc., 352 Georgetown University Health Policy President’s Challenge, 180 Institute, 258 for recipes, 355–356 GlaxoSmithKline, 352 Rick Mendosa, 348 Guidedogs for the Blind, 78 Roche, 351 Health on the Net Foundation, 274 3 Fat Chicks, 356 Healthfinder, 353 Transportation Security Administration for hemoglobin A1c testing, 131 (TSA), 254 Home Diagnostics, Inc., 351 Vegetarian Resource Group, 356 Il Fornaio (restaurant), 331 weight International Diabetes Federation, 350 body mass index (BMI), 43–44, 106–107 Joslin Diabetes Center, 349, 356 checking, 116, 138–139 loss, as diabetes symptom, 24, 32 in pregnancy, 103, 106–107, 109 34_568205 bindex.qxd 5/28/04 11:03 AM Page 386

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weight reduction pullovers, 184, 185 behavior modification, 162–163 shoulder press, 181–182 benefits of, 144, 271 weight lifting compared, 180 carbohydrate reduction for, 147 Weight Watchers, 160 diets, 160–161 white blood cells, glycated, 68 diets that don’t work, 280–282 exercise and, 159 help from food partner, 299–300 • X • maintenance of, 271 xanthelasma, 92 mathematics of, 161 xylitol, 157 statistics, 270–272 surgery for, 161–162 weight training • Y • benefits, 180, 186 yeast infections, 39, 100 bent-over rowing, 182, 183 biceps curl, 181 flys, 184, 185 • Z • good morning, 184 ziprasidone, 279 lateral raise, 182, 183