Diabetic Information for Teens: Health Tips About Managing Diabetes and Preventing Related Complications.Diabetic Information for Teens: Health Tips About Managing Diabetes and Preventing Related Complications Lawton SA, ed. Detroit, MI 48226, Omnigraphics, 2006, hardcover, 410 pp, illus, ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 0-7808-0811-8, $58. The Teen Health Series, a set of volumes in the Omnigraphics Health Reference Series, is devoted to specific health topics of interest to teens. This volume comprehensively covers diabetes in a format appropriate for middle schoolers or high schoolers. Teens with type 1 diabetes type 1 diabetes n. See diabetes mellitus. will find the information helpful in understanding the disease process. The editor proposes that this knowledge will help them effectively monitor and control their blood glucose levels blood glucose level, n level of glu-cose in the bloodstream, normally about 70 to 115 mg/dL after fasting overnight. Higher levels may indicate diseases such as diabetes mellitus. . Furthermore, the editor cites the statistics of the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes type 2 diabetes n. See diabetes mellitus. in the young. She emphasizes the role of lifestyle choices in this trend. Teens, in general, will benefit from the information this reference provides on healthy lifestyle choices and their impact on preventing type 2 diabetes. The purpose of the Teen Health Series is to provide teens with preventive guidance, information on disease signs and symptoms, medical statistics, and risk factors for different disease entities. Diabetes Information for Teens organizes these topics into 6 parts. Part I describes diabetes as a metabolic disorder Noun 1. metabolic disorder - a disorder or defect of metabolism disorder, upset - a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning; "the doctor prescribed some medicine for the disorder"; "everyone gets stomach upsets from time to time" and gives a simplified explanation of the glucoseinsulin interaction. It defines the 2 types of diabetes, lists the risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes, identifies the signs and symptoms, reports the prevalence in different ethnic groups, and addresses the role of genetics. Readers are given a concise and complete explanation of diagnostic testing Diagnostic testing Testing performed to determine if someone is affected with a particular disease. Mentioned in: Von Willebrand Disease with well-organized tables that list the positive and negative test results. A short chapter on prevention follows. It is well documented with reports of studies on the effect of lifestyle intervention (diet, exercise, behavior modification behavior modification n. 1. The use of basic learning techniques, such as conditioning, biofeedback, reinforcement, or aversion therapy, to teach simple skills or alter undesirable behavior. 2. See behavior therapy. ) in reducing the risk of developing diabetes. Part I concludes with statistics on prevalence, death, and cost and a brief overview of related physiologic complications. The strength of part II is its focus on the basic facts about insulin. The types of insulin are discussed and the characteristics of each type (onset, peak time, duration) are explained. Information on the injection site is comprehensive and includes considerations for choosing the most effective injection site, developing a site rotation plan, and the effects of the site on absorption. Valuable information on safe storage and traveling with insulin is provided. The advantages and disadvantages of syringe versus pump as methods of insulin delivery are discussed. The future possibilities for insulin delivery are briefly addressed. Part III discusses the related health concerns in diabetes. The symptoms, causes, treatment, and prevention of hypoglycemia hypoglycemia: see diabetes. hypoglycemia Below-normal levels of blood glucose, quickly reversed by administration of oral or intravenous glucose. Even brief episodes can produce severe brain dysfunction. in people with diabetes and without diabetes are presented. The remaining chapters focus on each body organ or system that can be compromised in diabetes. The basic anatomy and physiologic process for each complication is explained. The chapter on heart disease and stroke lists the warning signs for each and provides information on prevention with practical suggestions to control risk factors. Day-to-day living with diabetes is the topic of part IV. Chapters in this part present tips for creating a healthy meal plan along with examples of specific foods and food groups. Tips for "eating-out," the school cafeteria, and snacks directly target the challenges faced by teens in their peer groups. Physical activity and the effect of exercise on metabolism are discussed for mild exercise, such as walking the dog, to the intensity of the student athlete. The chapter on the student athlete discusses carbohydrate loading carbohydrate loading n. A dietary practice that increases carbohydrate reserves in muscle tissue through the consumption of extra quantities of high-starch foods and is often followed by some endurance athletes prior to competition. , diet during and after training and competition, and creating a monitoring plan to effectively match insulin treatment schedules with exercise schedules. Part IV concludes with an explanation of the effects of illness, such as colds or flu, on blood glucose blood glucose Diabetology The principal sugar produced by the body from food–especially carbohydrates, but also from proteins and fats; glucose is the body's major source of energy, is transported to cells via the circulation and used by cells in the presence control. It provides suggestions for monitoring and managing blood glucose during vomiting, diarrhea, and fever as well as identifying the signs and symptoms that indicate a need for immediate medical intervention. Part V discusses the psychological aspect of living with a disease process. It provides suggestions for developing successful and open relationships with family, friends, and coworkers, for self-acknowledgment, and for the education of others. Part VI is a reference section that the reader can use to gain more comprehensive information about each topic presented in the text. This text is directed to the teen population and would be an excellent library resource for a health class or for the teacher as a reference for class preparation. It can, however, serve a much wider audience. The clinical educator on diabetes may find it valuable to educate the newly diagnosed client regardless of age. It also would be an excellent reference and education tool for a preventive medicine preventive medicine, branch of medicine dealing with the prevention of disease and the maintenance of good health practices. Until recently preventive medicine was largely the domain of the U.S. seminar on diabetes. It is also recommended as reference in the physical therapy clinic. [DOI (Digital Object Identifier) A method of applying a persistent name to documents, publications and other resources on the Internet rather than using a URL, which can change over time. : 10.2522/ptj.2007.87.3.351] Judith Verbanets J Verbanets, PT, Sharp Rees Stealy Medical Group, San Diego San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. , Calif. |
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