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This book takes a unique approach by telling the story of diabetes through the lens of high-performance athletes. Using stories directly from people with diabetes is inspiring, and the expert commentary from the authors is highly informative.
Back when I started in the diabetes and exercise world, examples of athletes with type 1 diabetes were few and far between. Since the advent of technologies that help people monitor and manage blood glucose levels, the number of athletes succeeding and excelling with diabetes has increased vastly, and many people with diabetes will be inspired by these stories.
Winning with Diabetes isn't just supremely inspirational...it is also highly educational. The well-placed 'Expert Commentaries' supplied by the authors help the reader understand and apply the experiences of the book's prominent subjects. A great read for everyone with diabetes!
Winning with Diabetes expertly showcases the determination of a group of athletes who maintained their competitive edge in the sports they loved despite type 1 diabetes, proving diabetes doesn't mean the end of the road for your ambitions and can even be a fundamental factor in your success.
Winning with Diabetes is an ingenious exploration of how elite athletes with diabetes succeed in sports and in life. The authors deftly weave important medical information into the narratives of the athletes themselves, so readers—regardless of their own athletic pursuits or interests—emerge with a deeper understanding of all aspects of diabetes. The stories of the athletes themselves show that diabetes was often not so much a hindrance to their performance but an asset to their success. You will come away from Winning with Diabetes enlightened, encouraged, and inspired.
Informative and inspiring, Winning with Diabetes is a book that shows diabetes and the heights of human athletic achievement can go hand in hand. The authors share stories from athletes from the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and far beyond, including Olympians and mountain climbers, body builders, and cyclists. Their stories show the perseverance, hope, and dedication that lead to a thriving life. This is a book that we can all learn from.
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Available
Trim Size
6
x 9
Pages
200
ISBN
9781421445588
Illustration Description
20 color illus.
Table of Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. The Diagnosis of Diabetes: Why me?
2. Learning about Diabetes: Where did it come from?
3. Living with Diabetes: How will I manage day-to-day?
4. Self-care in Diabetes: How can I
Preface
Acknowledgments
1. The Diagnosis of Diabetes: Why me?
2. Learning about Diabetes: Where did it come from?
3. Living with Diabetes: How will I manage day-to-day?
4. Self-care in Diabetes: How can I prevent complications?
5. Finding Support: What will other people think?
6. Winning with Diabetes: Can I accomplish my life goals?
7. Building a Community: How can I give back?
Author Bios
Index
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Rita R. Kalyani, MD, MHS
Rita R. Kalyani, MD, MHS, is an associate professor of medicine and a diabetes specialist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. She is the past chair of the American Diabetes Association’s committee that establishes the standards of medical care for all people with diabetes.
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