{"product_id":"diabetes-explained-10-essential-facts-about-type-1-and-type-2-9798296493019","title":"Diabetes Explained: 10 Essential Facts About Type 1 and Type 2","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Isla Merrins\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Diseases - Diabetes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world where chronic illnesses are often misunderstood, diabetes remains one of the most common-and most misrepresented-health conditions affecting millions globally. \u003ci\u003eDiabetes Explained\u003c\/i\u003e offers a clear, accessible, and deeply informative guide to understanding both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, cutting through the noise of myths, misconceptions, and media soundbites.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by Dr. Isla Merrins, a physician and medical educator with a compassionate yet no-nonsense approach, this book provides a comprehensive overview of diabetes that is rooted in science, shaped by clinical experience, and informed by the voices of those living with the condition every day. Whether you're newly diagnosed, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking to understand this widespread disease better, this is the book that demystifies diabetes without dumbing it down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross ten deeply researched and empathetically written chapters, readers will explore: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat diabetes actually is-explained through vivid analogies, like locked doors and missing keys, to make complex biology intuitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe critical differences between Type 1 and Type 2, and why understanding them matters for treatment and lifestyle decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe warning signs and diagnostic process, so that readers can recognise the early symptoms and take action.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe known causes and risk factors, separating genetic predisposition from lifestyle influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlood sugar control strategies, medications, insulin therapy, and how modern devices are transforming diabetes care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe central role of nutrition and how to eat for energy, balance, and blood sugar stability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon complications and what can be done to prevent or delay them-from foot health to cardiovascular risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMental health, stigma, and the emotional toll of a lifelong condition-addressed with honesty and hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe importance of personalised care, empowerment through education, and the path to living well-not just managing numbers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this book apart is its commitment to nuance. Dr. Merrins acknowledges that diabetes is not one-size-fits-all. Type 1 is not just \"juvenile diabetes,\" and Type 2 is not simply \"caused by bad habits.\" The realities are more complex-and more human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou'll learn about hybrid forms of diabetes, like LADA (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults), how pregnancy can trigger gestational diabetes, and why prediabetes is a critical window for prevention. With compassionate guidance, the book also tackles the social and psychological burdens that come with the diagnosis-from insulin shame to \"diabetes burnout.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore than a manual, \u003ci\u003eDiabetes Explained\u003c\/i\u003e is a roadmap for empowerment. It reminds readers that while diabetes may require daily attention, it does not define a person's potential. Advances in medicine, wearable technology, and public awareness mean that people with diabetes can not only live long lives, but rich, energetic, and joyful ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're navigating your own diagnosis, advocating for a child, supporting a partner, or educating others in a professional or caregiving role, this book provides the knowledge, context, and encouragement needed to face diabetes with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46333964845207,"sku":"9798296493019","price":1046.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9798296493019.webp?v=1768670993","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/diabetes-explained-10-essential-facts-about-type-1-and-type-2-9798296493019","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}