Featuring the stories of people living with diabetes, this invaluable guide explains everything readers need to know about the condition that has touched the lives of most Hispanic families:
*the factors that contribute to developing diabetes and how to prevent it*the types and evolving definitions of diabetes*treatment options, including medication and changes in lifestyle and diet*Dr. Delgado's 10-point, life-changing program for avoiding or controlling diabetes*a quick reference guide on diabetes facts, terms, and diagnostic tests*key questions for your health provider*tools to help you monitor your own health*where to get information you can trust in both English and Spanish on the Internet, and more