Description: Living with Diabetes by Boris Draznin Being overweight dramatically increases the risk of diabetes. Research shows that only a permanent lifestyle change can take weight off and keep it off—and thus prevent diabetes in those who might otherwise suffer from this debilitating and dreaded disease.Living with Diabetes: Dr. Draznin's Plan for Better Health offers a practical and scientifically proven approach to lifestyle change that will stay with you long term: a simple way to lose weight and keep it off, and to prevent or manage diabetes. Filled with anecdotes and down-to-earth advice,Living with Diabetes offers a dramatically different method of weight loss and management based on the refreshingly simple concepts of the Draznin Mile and the Draznin Calorie, two unique strategies that can help you lose weight quickly and safely. For this fully revised and updated edition, Dr.Draznin has incorporated mnay recent research findings in nutrition and weight management advances in our understanding of weight regulation, energy expenditure, and how Americans can learn to change the way they eat. An evaluation of "fad diets" has been added, while statistics on obesity andhealth have been fully updated. Dr. Draznin also weighs the risks and benefits of surgical approaches such as gastric bypass, and discusses the newest methods of treating diabetes and "pre-diabetes."Drawing on his successful treatment of thousands of overwight and diabetic patients over 30 years of medical practice, Dr. Boris Draznin offers a practical and easy-to-follow plan that will appeal to those who have or or are at risk for diabetes, as well as anyone interested in losing weight in ahealthy and sustainable manner. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Being overweight dramatically increases the risk of diabetes. Research shows that only a permanent lifestyle change can take weight off and keep it off--and thus prevent diabetes in those who might otherwise suffer from this debilitating and dreaded disease. Living with Diabetes: Dr. Draznins Plan for Better Health offers a practical and scientifically proven approach to lifestyle change that will stay with you long term: a simple way tolose weight and keep it off, and to prevent or manage diabetes. Filled with anecdotes and down-to-earth advice, Living with Diabetes offers a dramatically different method of weight loss and management based onthe refreshingly simple concepts of the Draznin Mile and the Draznin Calorie, two unique strategies that can help you lose weight quickly and safely. For this fully revised and updated edition, Dr. Draznin has incorporated mnay recent research findings in nutrition and weight management advances in our understanding of weight regulation, energy expenditure, and how Americans can learn to change the way they eat. An evaluation of "fad diets" has been added, while statistics on obesity andhealth have been fully updated. Dr. Draznin also weighs the risks and benefits of surgical approaches such as gastric bypass, and discusses the newest methods of treating diabetes and"pre-diabetes." Drawing on his successful treatment of thousands of overwight and diabetic patients over 30 years of medical practice, Dr. Boris Draznin offers a practical and easy-to-follow plan that will appeal to those who have or or are at risk for diabetes, as well as anyone interested in losing weight in a healthy and sustainable manner. Author Biography Boris Draznin, M.D., Ph.D., is Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology, and Diabetes at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. He is a world-renowned authority on diabetes and metabolic disorders, the former Chairman of the Professional Section of the American Diabetes Association, and the Director of Research at the Denver Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Table of Contents Preface1: A Letter to My Reader2: An Introductory Case3: Our Weight in Numbers4: The Law of Conservation Energy5: The Draznin Mile: A New Concept of Exercise6: Insulin, Production and Storage of Energy, and Regulation of Weight7: A Person Does Not Lose Weight by Diet Alone8: A Tale of Two Brothers9: Treatment of Obesity10: What Shall I Do When I Stop Losing Weight Despite My Best Efforts to Keep My Diet and Exercise?11: The Draznin Calorie: A Better Way to Diet12: Practical Advice13: My Personal Struggle to Prevent Diabetes14: Case Studies and a Treatment Plan for Mr. K15: Recommendations Based on Ten Draznin Rules of Life16: Frequently Asked QuestionsIndex Review "...an interesting option for those at risk for diabetes to help them jumpstart weight loss and reduce their risk. The author infuses the book with humor and it is easy to read."-Doodys Promotional An engaging, concise, and proven method for changing your lifestyle to lose weight and keep it off permanently, and prevent or minimize diabetes Long Description Being overweight dramatically increases the risk of diabetes. Research shows that only a permanent lifestyle change can take weight off and keep it off--and thus prevent diabetes in those who might otherwise suffer from this debilitating and dreaded disease. Living with Diabetes: Dr. Draznins Plan for Better Health offers a practical and scientifically proven approach to lifestyle change that will stay with you long term: a simple way tolose weight and keep it off, and to prevent or manage diabetes. Filled with anecdotes and down-to-earth advice, Living with Diabetes offers a dramatically different method of weight loss and management based on the refreshingly simple concepts of the Draznin Mile and the Draznin Calorie, two unique strategiesthat can help you lose weight quickly and safely. For this fully revised and updated edition, Dr. Draznin has incorporated mnay recent research findings in nutrition and weight management advances in our understanding of weight regulation, energy expenditure, and how Americans can learn to change the way they eat. An evaluation of "fad diets" has been added, while statistics on obesity and health have been fully updated. Dr. Draznin also weighs the risks and benefits of surgical approachessuch as gastric bypass, and discusses the newest methods of treating diabetes and "pre-diabetes." Drawing on his successful treatment of thousands of overwight and diabetic patients over 30 years of medical practice, Dr. Boris Draznin offers a practical and easy-to-follow planthat will appeal to those who have or or are at risk for diabetes, as well as anyone interested in losing weight in a healthy and sustainable manner. Review Text "...an interesting option for those at risk for diabetes to help them jumpstart weight loss and reduce their risk. The author infuses the book with humor and it is easy to read."-Doodys Review Quote "...an interesting option for those at risk for diabetes to help them jumpstart weight loss and reduce their risk. The author infuses the book with humor and it is easy to read."-Doodys Feature An engaging, concise, and proven method for changing your lifestyle to lose weight and keep it off permanently, and prevent or minimize diabetesSelling point: An important book as diabetes and obesity rates are skyrocketing in industrialized nationsSelling point: Offers an easy-to-understand and practical plan of treating and preventing diabetes, which will appeal to a broad range of lay readersSelling point: Draznin uses case studies from his practice of 30 years to illustrate key pointsSelling point: Covers both diet and exercise and does not promote unproven supplementsSelling point: Draznins tone is quirky and appealing, and his discussion of complex medical concepts accessibleSelling point: More affordable than the majority of competing titles Details ISBN019534166X Author Boris Draznin Short Title LIVING W/DIABETES Language English ISBN-10 019534166X ISBN-13 9780195341669 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2008 Subtitle Dr. Draznins Plan for Better Health Edition 1st Residence CO, US Affiliation University of Colorado Health Sciences Center Position Professor of Medicine, Endocrinology and Diabetes Imprint Oxford University Press Inc Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States DOI 10.1604/9780195341669 UK Release Date 2008-06-12 AU Release Date 2008-06-12 NZ Release Date 2008-06-12 US Release Date 2008-06-12 Pages 192 Publisher Oxford University Press Inc Publication Date 2008-06-12 DEWEY 362.196462 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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ISBN-13: 9780195341669
Book Title: Living with Diabetes
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publication Name: Living with Diabetes: Dr. Draznin's Plan for Better Health
Publisher: Oxford University Press Inc
Publication Year: 2008
Subject: Medicine
Item Height: 210 mm
Item Weight: 249 g
Type: Textbook
Author: Boris Draznin
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Format: Paperback