The Family and Friends' Guide to Diabetes: Everything You Need to Know

For families and friends helping loved ones with diabetesWhen diabetes is diagnosed, not only the patient is affected, but also family, friends, and coworkers. The daily management of the chronic disease of diabetes affects all concerned. Caring people want to know the basic facts about diabetes, learn more about the practicalities of living or working with somebody who has to follow a strict control plan, and become aware of the warning signs of complications. Author Eve Gehling designed this book especially for friends and family who have questions about diabetes and are looking for advice on situations that come up with the disease.The only book on the market specifically written for family, friends, and coworkers of a person diagnosed with diabetes. Filled with Q & As, sidebars, tables, lists, and illustrations for an interactive reading experience and easy-to-digest facts.Eve Gehling, MEd, RD, CDE (Minneapolis, MN), is a diabetes educator and registered dietitian. She also has extensive personal experience with diabetes, including a brother, grandparents, friends, and coworkers with the disease.

EVE GEHLING, M.Ed., R.D., C.D.E., is a diabetes educator and registered dietitian. She has specialized in diabetes education for over ten years. As a health care provider, friend, and family member to people with diabetes (types 1, 2, and gestational), she’s compiled answers to common questions people have about diabetes–but often don’t know how and whom to ask. She resides in Minnesota with her husband, loves to travel, and enjoys the outdoors.