Evidence-Based Insight and Real-Life Tips for Expecting Parents, from the World's Leading Medical Experts, 3rd Edition
An inclusive, fresh update to Mayo Clinic's comprehensive pregnancy guide, pairing world-class medical expertise and real-world guidance for every step of the journey from bump to baby.
How to Prevent, Control, and Live Well with Diabetes - Second Edition
More people than ever before have diabetes. The disease affects an estimated 21 million adults and children in the US and many people with the disease don't have it under control. Unlike years ago, you have a good chance of living an active and healthy life with diabetes - provided you work with your health-care team to take the necessary steps to control your blood sugar. This title covers: the pre-diabetes stage — taking charge to prevent diabetes; types of diabetes; symptoms and risk factors; treatments and strategies for managing your blood sugar; avoiding serious complications; advances in insulin delivery and new medications; and, recipes
"Health is influenced by habits. In our work with thousands of patients. we've identified key habits of people who maintain a healthy weight and stay healthy, and the habits of those who don't. The Mayo Clinic Diet is a weight-loss and lifestyle program designed by Mayo Clinic health experts. It uses the Mayo Clinic Healthy Weight Pyramid and the new Mayo Clinic Healthy Dining Table as guides to making smart eating choices to achieve a healthy weight and stay well. We've made the process easy, because we understand a diet works best when it's simple. The Mayo Clinic Diet is composed of three sections--to get you started, to keep you on track and to give you the tools you need to keep pounds off. 1: Lose It! is a two-week quick-start program designed to help you lose up to 6 to 10 pounds in a safe and healthy way. 2: Live It! is a long-term plan in which you continue to lose 1 to 2 pounds a week until you reach your goal. Then, you learn how to maintain your healthy weight for life. 3: All The Extra Stuff includes meal planners, recipes, tips on overcoming challenges and much more to help you along the way. The Mayo Clinic Diet puts you in charge of reshaping your body and improving your health--for a lifetime."-- Dust jacket