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If you or someone you love has diabetes, you need thisup-to-date, accessible, and comprehensive guide. Written by twoexperienced physicians, this trusted reference, now completelyrevised, shares everything you need to know to keep yourself in thebest possible health. Discover ? the causes of diabetes–and how to prevent it and cure it ? the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes ? ways to reduce the risk of long-term complications ? the pros and cons of the insulin pump ? the facts on how diabetes can affect pregnancy ? how to manage diabetes-related impotence ? the proper diet, even when dining out and traveling ? alternative therapies and medical advances Addressing hundreds of patient concerns, this essential guide willhelp you deal constructively with virtually every challenge adiabetic may encounter, so that you can live a full, productive,and meaningful life.

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For when you need the facts—not fear—about what food, drinks,activities, and procedures you should avoid during each month ofyour pregnancy. Over the years, Dr. Elisabeth Aron has soothed the worries ofmany soon-to-be moms who have come to her with questions suchas: ? Can I exercise during my first trimester? ? Is canned tuna safe to eat throughout my pregnancy? ? Do self-tanners contain chemicals I should be worriedabout? ? I have to fly for work during my second trimester. Is thissafe? ? Is cookie-dough ice cream safe to eat? ? Can I wear an underwire bra during my pregnancy? ? I’m six months pregnant. Is it alright for me to have aglycolic peel facial? ? Are peanuts safe to eat or will my baby develop a peanutallergy if I eat too many? ? There is a lot of chlorine in my health club’s pool. Is that agood or bad thing? Pregnancy Do's and Don'ts includes hundreds of entries onpossible concerns—from apple cider to zinc and every

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