Managing Type 2 Diabetes For Dummies

Targets for blood pressure and cholesterol --
Kidney tests --
Foot check --
Vaccinations --
Extra time for questions and concerns --
Making Time for a Yearly Eye Exam --
Your Checkup Schedule in a Nutshell --
What to Bring with You --
Communicating like a Pro --
Chapter 5 Diabetes Education Classes --
Getting Informed about Diabetes Education --
When do I go? --
Meeting the educator --
Knowing What to Expect --
Diabetes education at diagnosis --
Keeping up with diabetes developments --
Finding a class in your area --
Investigating Insurance Coverage for the Cost of Classes --
Chapter 6 Medications and Surgery --
Why Do I Need to Take Medication? --
Pills for Type 2 Diabetes --
Biguanides --
Sulfonylureas --
Meglitinides --
Dipeptidyl-peptidase 4 (DPP-4) inhibitors --
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors --
Alpha-glucosidase inhibitors --
Thiazolidinediones (TZDs) --
Bile acid sequestrants --
Dopamine-2 agonists --
Combination pills for type 2 diabetes --
Injected Medications for Type 2 Diabetes (Besides Insulin) --
GLP-1 agonists --
Amylin analogs --
All About Insulin --
Insulin 101 --
Types of insulin --
Buying and storing insulin --
Injecting insulin: Syringes, pens, and more --
Tips for injecting insulin --
Insulin pumps --
Being Cautious with Other Medications --
Medication to lower blood pressure --
Medication to treat cholesterol --
Aspirin and other medications --
Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes --
Part 3 Checking Blood Glucose and Reducing Complications --
Chapter 7 Checking Your Blood Glucose --
Why, When, and How to Check Your Blood Glucose Level --
Knowing when to check your glucose level --
Checking your blood glucose in a snap --
Eyeing your blood glucose targets --
Blood Glucose Meters and Accessories --
Checking out types of meters --
Being aware of meter accuracy --
Considering a multitude of meter features. Tackling the Problem of Low Testosterone --
Focusing on Emotional and Sexual Health --
Paying Attention to Heart Health --
Part 4 Eating Healthy and Staying Active --
Chapter 11 Brushing Up on Nutrition and Food Basics --
Knowing the Difference a Dietitian Can Make --
What to look for in a dietitian --
What dietitians do --
When to see a dietitian --
Paying for dietitian visits --
Calories Count --
Nutrients: Carbohydrates, Protein, and Fat --
Carbohydrates 101 --
Types of carbohydrates --
The lowdown on sugar --
Artificial sweeteners --
Proteins 101 --
Fats 101 --
Choosing healthy fats --
Avoiding unhealthy fats --
Finding Nutrition Facts on Food Labels --
Paying attention to number of servings and serving size --
Keeping track of calories --
Nutrients up next --
Listing ingredients: Most to least --
Putting the information to work --
A Little Salt Goes a Long Way --
Satisfying Your Thirst --
Drinking water, soda, and other beverages --
Enjoying wine, beer, and spirits --
Chapter 12 Planning Healthy Meals --
Considering Your Goals --
Eating a Variety of Wholesome, Nutritious Foods --
Forget about a diabetes diet --
Expanding the selection of foods you eat --
Dishing Up Ideal Portions --
Knowing what counts as one serving --
Weighing and measuring food --
Knowing how to create your plate --
Meal Plans That Work for You --
Forget about a diabetes meal plan --
Turning to a dietitian for help --
Coming up with your own meal plan --
Intro to Carbohydrate Counting --
Calling out carbohydrates --
Portion matters --
Reading food labels for carbohydrates --
Planning, Shopping, and Cooking Smart --
Planning smart --
Shopping smart --
Cooking smart --
Tempting Your Taste Buds with Nutritious Nibbles --
Eating Out with Confidence --
Selecting restaurants with healthy choices --
Ordering meals that mesh with your plan. Celebrating Holidays and Special Occasions --
Chapter 13 Amping Up Your Exercise --
1, 2, 3: Counting the Many Benefits of Exercise --
First Steps to Physical Activity --
Sitting less and moving more --
Talking to your healthcare provider --
Checking blood glucose during exercise --
Thinking about your fitness goals --
Considering Different Types of Exercise --
Aerobic exercise: Getting the blood moving --
Resistance exercise: Building strength --
Flexibility and balance exercises: Improving range of motion --
Completing a Well-Rounded Workout: Warm Up, Work Out, Cool Down --
Warming up --
Working out --
Cooling down --
Motivators to Keep You Going --
Envisioning the health benefits --
Getting help from a professional --
Boosting your mood --
Getting support from friends and family --
Getting detailed feedback from fitness trackers and apps --
Part 5 Finding Support --
Chapter 14 Managing Your Emotions and Mental Health --
Getting in Touch with How You Feel --
Facing Feelings of Anger and Denial --
Acknowledging feelings of anger --
Dealing with feelings of denial --
Managing Stress --
Recognizing Diabetes Distress and Burnout --
Looking at Depression and Anxiety Disorders --
Knowing the symptoms of depression --
Introduction to anxiety disorders --
Treating depression and other mental health disorders --
Reaching Out to Others --
Joining a local support group --
Connecting with others in online support groups --
Being Kind to Yourself --
Gaining education and empowerment --
Taking time for yourself --
Trying mindfulness and meditation --
Chapter 15 Getting Support, Giving Support --
Turning to Your Family for Support --
Telling your friends and family about your diagnosis --
Educating your family --
Opening the lines of communication --
Making healthy food choices together --
Exercising together --
Tips for Caregivers and Spouses.