Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
The bibliography has been arranged according to the accompanying websites sub-menu divisions
listed under Library Resources: General & Medical Information, Cookbooks, Parents and
Children, and Related Material.
General & Medical Information
American Diabetes Association. (2011.) A
merican Diabetes Association complete guide to diabetes:
By following the scientifically proven, life-changing program described in this book, diabetics
can ostensibly control blood sugar three times more effectively than with the standard diet; and
cut back on and in some cases eliminate medications while reducing the risk of diabetes
complications.
Castro, M. R. (Ed.). (2014.)
Mayo Clinic, the essential diabetes book.
New York: Time Home
Entertainment.
An endocrinologist associated with the Mayo Clinic, Dr. M. Regina Castro provides practical
advice to help successfully manage diabetes and reduce the risk of serious complications,
discussing blood sugar monitoring, developing an eating plan, overcoming weight loss barriers,
and diabetes in children. Topics include: the prediabetes stage - taking charge to prevent
diabetes; types of diabetes; symptoms and risk factors; treatments and strategies for managing
your blood sugar; avoiding serious complications; and advances in insulin delivery and new
medications.
Cohen, Suzy. (2010.)
Diabetes without drugs: The 5-step program to control blood sugar naturally
the inclusion of homeopathic remedies and healthy eating choices can help to improve the
mental state and overall quality of life for the person with diabetes
Crowe, L., & Stachowiak, J. (2011.)
The diabetes manifesto: Take charge of your life.
New York, NY:
Demos Medical Publishing.
The authors, women with diabetes and multiple sclerosis, respectively, offer information for
people with diabetes, along with a self-help and assertive approach to living with the disease.
Chapters discuss how to develop self-confidence by learning as much as possible about diabetes
and strategies on finding and working with a doctor who will be receptive to the readers needs
and concerns, and who will work with the patient in managing their disease.
Furhman, J. (2013.)
The end of diabetes: The eat to live plan to prevent and reverse diabetes.
New
York, NY: HarperOne.
The author, a family physician, takes a nutrient-rich approach to managing and/or eradicating
diabetes, insisting that understanding the mechanics behind hunger, and claims that a diet rich
in nutrient dense foods such as beans and fat can help to reverse the effects of diabetes.
According to the American Diabetes Association, although it is not recommended that
prescription drugs be eradicated entirely, a healthy diet rich in vitamins, minerals and fat can
certainly minimize the effects of and even reverse the disease.
McCulloch, D. K. (2008.)
The diabetes answer book: Practical answers to more than 300 top
questions
. Naperville, IL: Sourcebooks.
The author, a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Seattle in Washington, offers
information about diabetes in a question-and-answer format, organizing material in general
chapters such as The big picture, Living with diabetes, and Staying positive. The book
discusses the disease in language aimed for the general population, and serves as an
authoritative resource on the disease.
OConnell, J. (2010.)
Sugar nation: The hidden truth behind America's deadliest habit and the simple
way to beat i
t. New York, NY: Hyperion.
Diagnosed as pre-diabetic despite eating well and maintaining good health, the author, a
former Mens Health writer, discovered that his diabetes had a genetic component, and went
on to research the disease, sharing his conclusions in this book. His findings detail
contradictory information offered by the ADA and physicians, endocrinologists, and other
members of the health profession, and advances a non-pharmacological approach to dealing
with and eventually eliminating the disease.
Pollock, D. (2006.)
Overcoming runaway blood sugar
. Eugene, OR: Harvest House Publishers.
The author was spurred into action about tackling his diabetes when he found himself in
danger of losing both legs to amputation because of the disease. Pollock discusses how the
American lifestyle of eating foods with high sugar content and low nutritional value,
combined with the lack of exercise, are the main causes of diabetes and high blood sugar, and
advocates healthy eating habits and exercise in a folksy, conversational manner.
genetics, a sedentary lifestyle, stress, and aging. He advises countering insulin resistance
through diet, exercise, stress management, vitamins and prescription drugs, and outlines how
to follow this protocol.
Cookbooks
Bergenstal, R. M., Reader, D., & Doran, M. (2003.)
Betty Crocker's diabetes cookbook: Everyday
included in many recipes, along with butter and whole grains and even canned vegetables, and
also a diabetes substitution list that suggests low-fat substitutes for sour cream and salad
dressings. Vegetarian and easy-to-fix recipes are highlighted.
Younker, K. E. (2005.)
America's complete diabetes cookbook.
Toronto, Canada: R. Rose, Inc.
The author, a registered dietician and a certified diabetes educator, offers several recipes that
include nutritional information on such dishes as steak kabobs, teriyaki chicken; desserts
including cookies and pies; and a kids menu with chicken fingers and mashed potatoes. While
advice on managing glucose levels is included, portion sizes are not.
Parents & Children
Ballen, K. (2010.)
Seven wonders of medicine.
Minneapolis, MN: Twenty-first Century Books.
A former biology teacher, Ballen includes the history of diabetes and the discovery of insulin by
German doctors Oskar Minkowski and Joseph von Mering in 1889, the mass manufacturing of
insulin in the early 1900s which saved millions of lives from the ravages of diabetes, and
discusses the differences between the two types of diabetes and todays modern treatments.
Additional information on other medical procedures include chapters on vaccinations and
heart transplants.
Bryan, J. (2000.)
Living with diabetes
. Austin, TX: Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers.
Bryan, a medical journalist, explores diabetes by chronicling the day-to-day activities of
three children and one adult, and offers clear and concise information on the nature of
diabetes, the difference between the two types of diabetes, treatment protocols, insulin
injection and the importance of a healthy diet. Aimed for children ages 9 and up, the
book devotes one aspect of diabetes per spread, with clear, concise writing and large
colorful images. A glossary, sources for further information, and an index are included.
Gordon, M. (1999.)
Let's talk about diabetes
. New York, NY: PowerKids Press.
A short and basic introduction to diabetes, with one-page sections explaining How do Kids
Get Diabetes, Insulin shots, and Low Blood Sugar, among other topics. Aimed for
children ages 10 - 12, with text on one side of the spread and a colorful image on the other, this
small book is a good resource for an adult to read and share with a child. A glossary and index
are included.
Hood, K. (2010.)
Type 1 teens: A guide to managing your life with diabetes
. Washington, DC:
Magination Press.
A resource for teens living with type 1 diabetes, and offers advice to teens on how to address the
disease with friends and family; discusses how alcohol and certain drugs affect the disease; and
sex and relationships. The book focuses on tools and strategies to manage diabetes while still
leading a normal teen life.
Levine, M. (2015.)
Diabetes
. Mankato, MN: Amicus High Interest.
Aimed for children ages 6 - 10 years old, Levine discusses the science behind diabetes, how sugar
glucose affects diabetes, and how to manage the disease, using terminology and text children
can understand . A glossary and colorful photographs are also included.
to Barnard, by focusing on eating healthier, persons with diabetes will be able to manage their
blood sugar more effectively than those following a more conventional diet, resulting in lower
cholesterol, an improvement in how the body responds to insulin, and a decrease in
administration of conventional diabetes medication.
Couric, K. (Producer), & Soechtig, S. (Director). (2014.) Fed up [Motion picture]. United States:
Anchor Bay Entertainment.
A documentary that traces the path from the low fat food trend of the 80s, when food
manufacturers began adding sugar to their products to improve the taste, which the movie
contends led to the increase in obesity and the rise of diabetes 2 in children. The movie also
argues that the sugar industry, with large lobbying finances, has successfully managed to fight
parents groups, the medical community and schools that advocate for accurate sugar amounts
to be included in the nutritional information on all foods.
Lorig, K., Sobel, D., & Gonzalez, V. (2012.)
Living a life with chronic conditions: Self-management of
heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical
and mental health conditions.
Boulder, CO: Bull Publishing Company.
A book of chronic diseases and ways to self-manage the conditions are addressed, including a
section on diabetes. A short description of the disease, including a section on the importance of
glucose levels, and the differences between the two types are thoroughly explained. Among the
various self-management strategies discussed are monitoring blood glucose, being aware of
symptoms, eating well and managing stress and emotions.
Moore, M. T. (2009.)
Growing up again: Life, loves, and oh yeah, diabetes.
New York, NY: St.
Martins Press.
Mary Tyler Moore narrates her life in relation to her type 1 diabetes, and how, after being
diagnosed in 1969, she struggled with maintaining her blood glucose levels, regular insulin
injections, depression and more. An appendix includes topics such as Diabetes 101, an
introduction to diabetes, and The Skin Youre In, which describes how diabetes can affect
the nerve endings in skin. A Diabetes Resource Guide lists various diabetes support outfits
such as the American Diabetes Association, the National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse,
and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International.
Reinhart, P., & Wallace, D. (2012.)
The joy of gluten-free, sugar-free baking: 80 low-carb recipes that
cure and prevent health problems - from aging and diabetes to ulcers and yeast infections.
Emmaus, PA: Rodale Books.
Book chapters are alphabetical and divided by food and disease; Diabetes is one of the
chapters, but so is Asparagus, Milk, and Yucca. The diabetes section is brief, outlining a
new approach towards treating the disease using key foods rich in healthy fats and high fiber.
An index lists foods that help to control the disease under the headingDiabetes, which
include beans, monounsaturated fats, and sweet potatoes.