From the Book - Rev. and updated ed.
Foreword / Stanley Schwartz
Chapter 1. Let's Get Acquainted
Chapter 2. What's the Dang Diddly Point?
What's in It for Me Later?
Chapter 3. Basics and Beyond
Blood Sugar Balancing: The Major Players
Factor 2. Other Diabetes Medications
Factor 4. Physical Activity
Factor 5. Stress Hormones
Chapter 4. The Three Keys to Control
Chapter 5. The Basal/Bolus Approach
Chapter 6. Basal Insulin Dosing
Initial Basal Doses for Those Injecting Insulin
Fine-Tuning Injected Basal Doses
Attack of the Killer Somogyi
Initial Basal Doses for Insulin Pump Users
Fine-Tuning Pump Basal Rates
Chapter 7. Bolus Calculations
Part 1. Insulin to Cover Carbs
Part 2. Insulin to Correct Blood Sugar
Part 3. Bolus Insulin On-Board
Part 4. Adjustment for Physical Activity
Chapter 8. Welcome to the Real World
The Other Stuff That Can Raise Blood Sugar
The Other Stuff That Can tower Blood Sugar
Stuff That Can Make Your Blood Sugar Rise or Fall … or Both
Chapter 9. Going to Extremes
The Science Behind Hypoglycemia
The DEVOIution of Symptoms
Dealing with Postmeal Highs
The Other Extreme: Ketoacidosis
Chapter 10. Resources for Everything and Anything Diabetes
Giving Support, Getting Support
Other Sources of Diabetes Management Consulting
Associations/Organizations
Appendix C. Glycemic Index of Common Foods
Appendix D. Carbohydrate Replacement for Exercise
