A Self-management Guide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients from Middle Eastern Countries

Download or read book A Self-management Guide for Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients from Middle Eastern Countries written by Ehab Mudher Mikhael and published by Cambridge Scholars Publishing. This book was released on 2020-06-04 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book explains, in a simple and practical way, how and when the diabetic patient should conduct self-management activities. These include healthy eating, physical activity, the consumption of medication, the monitoring of blood glucose level, the cessation of smoking, and foot care, among others. Such activities can help the patient to establish a level of control over their condition, and thus reduce the risk of developing serious complications. As such, this book will be of particular interest to diabetic patients and their family members, as it will provide them with further information in their fight against diabetes. Additionally, it will also appeal to physicians, pharmacists and nurses as a guide for their work in educating diabetic patients.