Diabetes affects over one in fifty of the population.
Most people who have the condition lead an active and normal life. Advances
in our understanding of the disease and improvements in treatment mean that
the prospects are better than ever.
In this practical guide, a recognised expert explains step by step how people
with diabetes can take more responsibility for their own well-being. With
plenty of advice on diet, self-monitoring, treatment and maintaining sensible
routines, it contains all the information they need to take full control
of their diabetes.
Dr Rudy W. Bilous is a Consultant Physician
in Diabetes and Endocrinology in Middlesbrough, doing research into diabetic
kidney disease and methods of achieving optimum blood glucose control. Dr
Bilous is Chairman of Diabetes UK (formerly the British Diabetic Association).
