Diabetes Books & Info   

If you've just been diagnosed, you're almost certain to have been handed some leaflets from your health care professionals.

Whilst you'll find these very useful, you may wish to find out more about particular areas, such as diet or to dig a little deeper into just what sorts of things can affect your blood glucose levels. 

In particular, the range of books which look at glycemic index (G.I.) is huge, given the success of the GI diet books in recent years.

Amazon offers some of the most popular books online, of which this is a selection.

My own personal recommendations include the following books:-

Pumping Insulin - when Alissa first went on the pump, we were really trail blazing at the time, as she was the first child in Wiltshire to have one.  Hence, we knew that there would be little support apart from the diabetic nurse who was assigned by Minimed at that time (Susan Judge, what a star!).

Purchasing and reading this book really helped to understand the principles behind the pump and how we needed to manage it - as there are some definite differences between pump management and managing with injections.

Bonnie Bionic - we all know that kids get picked out for being different when they go to school, this book looks like a great way of helping your child approach the situation positively and might be helpful for their teacher in explaining to the class about their new "friend", the insulin pump.

GI Diet - there are probably dozens of books showing you how to eat a sensible GI diet (GI stands for glycaemic index).  This is particularly helpful if you're trying to manage the levels of sugar in your bloodstream and avoid the sharp ups and downs that can be created by sudden influxes of sugar.

Worth a look if you're struggling with your weight or to manage your blood sugar levels.

Search for Further Information - find what you're looking for by searching the Amazon site, whether it's the GI jeans diet or a low carbohydrate dieting book, there's plenty of useful books for giving you ideas:-

eBay Bargains

You'll find the eBay has some great bargains in used books that can often be picked up for a snip.  Don't forget to check for postage costs to your area, as these can vary significantly from one seller to another.