Today we have the knowledge and treatment methods to manage diabetes and high blood sugar better than ever. Mayo Clinic on Managing Diabetes brings that knowledge to you. In this book you'll find practical advice you can use to successfully manage your diabetes and reduce your risk of serious complications. The information is based on the expertise of Mayo Clinic doctors and the advice they give day-in and day-out in caring for their patients.

You will learn how to:
* Improve blood sugar management
* Achieve a healthy weight
* Avoid serious complications
* Improve your fitness and diet
* Take advantage of the latest treatments
* Recognize and respond to emergencies
* Prevent diabetes if you are at risk

Learn how to reduce the risk of getting diabetes, or if you have it, how to better manage the disease to lead a more comfortable and enjoyable life.

Not only will this book provide you information to successfully control your blood sugar; it will help you prevent diabetes if you are at risk. This guide tells you about the important tests you shouldn’t go without. How to select and use a glucose monitor. it explains the new medications and the advances in insulin delivery. How to achieve and maintain a healthy weight and how to protect yourself form serious complications. It also provides a valuable resource section for questions and places to go for additional information.