The Buena Salud Guide to Diabetes and Your Life

March 1, 2011

Diabetes is rampant in the United States, and Hispanics, who are at a higher risk for the disease, have few culturally sensitive resources available to them. In another volume in clinical psychologist Delgado's (The Buena Salud Guide for a Healthy Heart) series (with a companion Spanish-language version), she emphasizes that those diagnosed with the disease must proactively take charge of their lifestyle to reduce its impact. Delgado's ten-point program focuses on small steps to improve health, including diet and exercise, spiritual health, sleep, medicines, having a regular source of health care, healthy relationships, maintaining health journals, avoiding toxins such as smoking, and listening to one's own body. The types of diabetes and diagnostic tests are listed, and charts for tracking health are provided. Delgado's suggested questions to ask about diagnosis, tests, daily management, and medicines are excellent. VERDICT While not comprehensive in scope, this book features short sections and pithy advice that should help Hispanics better engage in their health care. Recommended for all consumer health collections.--Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans Hosp., Tampa

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