Cancer Therapy or Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified

Cancer Therapy: The Independent Consumer's Guide to Non-Toxic Treatment and Prevention

Author: Ralph W Moss

This thorough guide is a must-read for cancer patients and their families seeking treatment options.

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In this consumer's guide, the author of The Cancer Industry ( LJ 2/15/80; LJ 10/15/89, rev. ed.) discusses alternative cancer therapies that include vitamins, minerals, herbs, diets, immune boosters, and other substances. He also covers conventional chemotherapy and bone marrow transplantation but emphasizes their adverse effects. Though he provides references to scientific articles, most of them are animal or tissue culture studies; there is no information about the effectiveness of these treatments for humans. A strongly worded disclaimer encourages readers to seek medical advice before using these treatments, and a handshake symbol in the text indicates a substance that is compatible with conventional therapies. Moss also includes a resource list of organizations concerned with cancer treatment. Malin Dollinger, M.D. & others' Everyone's Guide to Cancer Therapy ( LJ 5/15/91) offers a detailed, objective overview of current cancer care that is a more appropriate choice for most collections, but Cancer Therapy is a useful addition to collections where there is interest in alternative health treatments.-- Barbara M. Bibel, Oakland P.L., Cal.

See also: El Gerente de 4 dimensiones:Estrategias de Disco para Manejar a la Gente Diferente de los Mejores Modos

Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified: An Essential Guide for Everyone Pumping Insulin

Author: Gabrielle Kaplan Mayer

Increasing numbers of people with type 1 diabetes, all of whose lives depend on insulin, as well as type 2 diabetics, have already adopted the insulin pump, which replaces a regimen of insulin shots with a continuous delivery of insulin. Yet many who stand to benefit from "the pump" are put off by not fully understanding the device, and many already using it don't have anyone with whom to compare notes about its use. Now Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer, who has used the pump for more than three years, cuts through common personal fears about the pump and offers insight into the day-to-day challenges—and rewards—of life with it. Drawing on interviews with more than seventy-five pump users, including Nicole Johnson, Miss America 1999, as well as diabetes experts and other health professionals, Kaplan-Mayer discusses how the pump affects your sex life, dealing with money issues, finding support, counting carbohydrates, and much more. Insulin Pump Therapy Demystified offers knowledgeable, informative, reassuring advice that all pump users—current and future—will find extremely valuable. Charts and tables add to this valuable insider's guide.

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An insulin pump is one of the newer technologies for insulin delivery to diabetics, giving them greater control over blood sugars. Attached to the body, it allows the wearer to administer medication frequently without traditional syringes. Kaplan-Mayer, a diabetic who has used the pump since 1999, has written an essential guide for those considering use of the device. She emphasizes the necessary motivation for success as well as the pros and cons of the pump and encourages potential users to do extensive research, listing suggested web sites and organizations. She also covers body image, do's and don'ts, special occasions, troubleshooting, emotional implications, cost, and sleep considerations. A comparison chart of the various devices on the market is included. The author's discussion of what to expect during initial setup is very helpful, and she clearly explains changes in lifestyle after transition to the pump. An outstanding contribution to diabetes collections.-Janet M. Schneider, James A. Haley Veterans' Hosp., Tampa, FL Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.

Table of Contents:

	Foreword	xi
	Introduction: We're in This Challenge Together!	1
Part 1	To Pump or Not to Pump?	7
1	What Is an Insulin Pump and Why Would I Want One?	9
2	Seeking Knowledge	14
3	Finding Support	24
4	Making the Commitment	31
Part 2	What's It Really Like to Live with the Pump?	37
5	Body Image, Fashion, and Visibility	39
6	Sleeping with the Pump	50
7	And Now, Ladies and Gentlemen ... the Question You've All Been Waiting For: Sex and the Pump!	54
8	Money Makes the World Go Round ...	60
9	Inconvenience, or How Much More Do I Need to Schlepp?	66
10	The Mechanics of the Pump, or "But I Can't Even Program My VCR!"	71
11	Exercise with the Pump	76
12	Swimming, Water Sports, and Days at the Beach	84
Part 3	Preparing to Pump--What You Need to do Before Your "Big Day"	89
13	Which Pump to Choose?	91
14	Carbohydrate Counting, or What Evil Lies Within That Slice of Pizza?	102
15	Your First Days on the Pump	112
Part 4	Happily Pumping Ever After ...	119
16	The First Few Weeks	121
17	Weight Management and the Pump: Watching Those Pounds	126
18	Troubleshooting the Bumps in the Road	131
19	Your Emotional Health	137
20	Staying Motivated	143
21	Pump Therapy and Travel	148
Part 5	Pumping for Everyone! Kids, Teens, Seniors, and Moms-to-Be	153
22	Pumping Kids	155
23	Pumping Teens	161
24	Pumping Seniors	166
25	Pumping During Pregnancy	170
	Epilogue: What Lies Ahead in Insulin Pump Technology	176
	Glossary of Diabetes and Insulin Pump Terms	179
	Counting Carbohydrates	181
	References	183
	Acknowledgments	185
	Index