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Blocking The Complications of Diabetes


Simeon Margolis, MD, PhD
Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry
Johns Hopkins Medicine
Medical Editor, The Johns Hopkins White Papers

Dear Health Alerts Reader,

What's the first thing you do when you’re diagnosed with pre-diabetes or type 1 or type 2 diabetes? Learn everything you can about the disorder to become the best-informed health consumer you can be.

But where do you start? The library? The Internet? How can you tell what's current...what's accurate...what's safe? Your own physician? If only doctors had the kind of time required to give their patients the in-depth education they want and need.

The 2009 Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper

Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper cover

The expertise you need in the layman's language
you can understand and use.

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The 2009 Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper is available for you right now, so you can access the expertise of America's #1 Best Hospital as you look for answers to your most important diabetes health questions. Thanks to this special offer, you can get The 2009 Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper now for only $19.95. It comes complete with a money-back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied for any reason.

In The 2009 Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper, you'll find information about:

  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • The best tests for detecting diabetes
  • The most effective methods for testing and monitoring diabetes
  • The latest medications
  • The most current diet advice
  • The best exercise regimens
  • The most effective strategies to prevent diabetes complications

...and much more.

The Johns Hopkins White Papers redefine the term "informed consumer." In The 2009 Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper, specialists from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine report on the latest diabetes treatment strategies. Thousands of Americans rely on Johns Hopkins expertise to help them manage their type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

The lessons of the last decade are clear: Effective management of diabetes in the early stages is the best way to prevent or minimize future complications. People with pre-diabetes can prevent their condition from worsening, while those who have been diagnosed with diabetes have new ways to monitor the condition and control their blood glucose levels.

In The 2009 Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper, Johns Hopkins specialists explore recent research on diet and lifestyle and the newest advancements in treating type 1 and type 2 diabetes.

The more you know about managing your diabetes, the better prepared you will be to anticipate and deal with the fluctuations in its course. Learning as much as possible about the treatments and complications is the first step toward living a full life with minimal discomfort and physical limitations.

The 2009 Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper is designed to help you ensure the best outcome for your condition. Use what you learn to help you:

  • Recognize and respond to symptoms and changes as they occur.
  • Communicate effectively with your doctor, ask informed questions, and understand the answers.
  • Make the right decisions about your health care, based on an understanding of the newest drugs, the latest treatment options and the most promising research.
  • Take control over your condition and act from knowledge rather than fear.

PREVIEW IT NOW ... and this is just some of what you'll read:

  • Protecting yourself against the #1 diabetes complication: cardiovascular disease. (page 60)

  • The tests you need to ward off yet another diabetes complication: kidney disease. (page 66)

  • How a little planning can help you travel safely with diabetes. (page 8)

  • Eye care in focus: Preserving vision and keeping eye diseases at bay. (page 72)

  • Avandia and Actos: Is one of these medications right for you? (page 44)

  • Staying in step with the right footwear to prevent hazardous foot ulcers. (page 76)

  • How to start—and stick with—a life-long exercise plan. (page 32)

  • Our advice on the most effective way to lose weight. (page 24)

  • The drug that may slow heart disease in people with diabetes. (page 43)

  • Can starting insulin therapy early really lead to remission of type 2 diabetes? (page 47)

  • Sixteen gene variations that increase diabetes risk. (page 7)

  • Not only your vision: How diabetes may also increase the risk of hearing loss. (page 75)

  • Is obesity surgery an effective treatment for type 2 diabetes? (page 31)

PLUS, we've updated our popular new "Ask the Doctor" column throughout The 2009 Johns Hopkins Diabetes White Paper. You'll find real patient questions, with expert answers, about the issues on YOUR mind now as you look for the best treatment for your diabetes.

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It's no surprise that the annual U.S. News and World Report "Best of the Best" ratings have held The Johns Hopkins Hospital in the #1 spot for 19 consecutive years.

Johns Hopkins stands at the forefront of modern medicine, leading the nation in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the diseases that undermine healthy living and longevity.

Each of the 2009 White Papers has been prepared for your use by some of the most respected medical specialists in the field.

Look to all of The Johns Hopkins White Papers for:

  • A thorough overview of the condition, its causes, and symptoms...
  • Treatment options, with a Johns Hopkins recommendation on each...
  • Groundbreaking new research and a review of the latest studies...
  • Drugs used to treat the condition, with precautions on avoiding harmful side effects...
  • A glossary of medical terms you need to understand...
  • Leading hospitals that specialize in the disorder, health information organizations, support groups...

...and more.

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Your everyday guide to controlling diabetes

  • Safeguarding Your Skin: Use these 14 skin care tips to help avoid the diabetes-related skin problems that affect 30% of all people with the disease.

  • What if I Get Sick? Even a cold or flu can trigger a rise in blood glucose levels. Know what steps to take to control blood glucose when you're ill and prevent complications.

  • Managing Your Monitoring Choosing the right glucose meter and using it effectively at home is a good start toward better management of your diabetes.

  • The Low-down on Low-glycemic-index Diets: Is a Snickers bar a better choice than a banana just because it's considered healthier on the glycemic index? Learn what the index means, its limitations, and how the American Diabetes Association views it for planning a healthy diet.

  • Walk Away From Diabetes: Starting a walking program is a simple, effective way to manage or even prevent diabetes. Use these guidelines as a safe, comfortable way to get started and stay motivated.

  • The Scoop on Non-caloric Sweeteners: What you need to know about FDA-approved or recognized sweeteners as the food supplement stevia.

This is information you will not want to do without in your quest for better health for you and your loved ones. It is a reference book like no other. Your annual Johns Hopkins White Paper gives you 85 pages of cutting-edge information, backed by Johns Hopkins' expertise.

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To your healthy future,

Simeon Margolis, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Medicine and Biological Chemistry
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

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