African American Guide to Living Well with Diabetes“Covers the basics of food, exercise and medicine, but highlights two things not often found in diabetes books: soul food and spirit.”—A Sweet Life More than 4 million African Americans have diabetes; thousands more have pre-diabetes or are at risk for the condition. But in 21 years as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, Constance Brown-Riggs found few books that even vaguely addressed the unique health concerns of this population. This comprehensive guide includes:
The book received the Favorably Reviewed designation from the American Association of Diabetes Educators (AADE). The designation of Favorably Reviewed by AADE assures health professionals that the educational content of the book has been carefully evaluated by representatives of a variety of health professions based on set guidelines. “Shares a wealth of information about diabetes that has been specifically tailored for African Americans, in a down to earth fashion, and emphasizes the important interrelationships of spiritual health, mental health, and physical health.”—Norma J. Goodwin, M.D., founder, president and CEO, Health Power for Minorities “Connie Brown-Riggs’s . . . culturally appropriate messages are an extraordinary benefit to African Americans, particularly women, who are often not fully aware of the lifestyle changes they can and should make to prevent diabetes and improve their health and that of their families.”—Wendy C. Brawley, publisher and CEO, IMARA Woman Magazine |
Contents
YOUR DIABETES DREAM TEAM | |
DITCHING DENIABETES | |
CHANGE YOUR MIND CHANGE YOUR BEHAVIOR | |
NUTRITION BUILDING BLOCKS | |
Vitamins and Minerals | |
BUILDING A DIABETES PYRAMID | |
OTHER MEAL PLANNING STRATEGIES | |
HOW MUCH IS A LITTLE SUGAR? MONITORING YOUR GLUCOSE | |
WEIGHING IN ON DIABETES AND DIETING | |
EXERCISING TO CONTROL DIABETES | |
TAKE THAT MEDICATIONS AND TREATMENTS | |
WHAT NEXT? AVOIDING DIABETES COMPLICATIONS | |
LIVING WITH DIABETES | |
APPENDIX B RECIPES | |
CARIBBEAN AND SOUL FOOD LIST | |
WHATS IN A NAME? FOOD LABELS DEMYSTIFIED | |
THE PROS AND CONS OF ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS | |
RESOURCES | |
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