Introduction 1 Part 1: Understanding Diabetes 7 Chapter 1: How Diabetes Affects Us All 9 Chapter 2: Making the Diagnosis with Glucose and Hemoglobin A1C 23 Chapter 3: Recognizing the Various Types of Diabetes 37 Part 2: Adopting a Multisystem Approach to Diabetes 57 Chapter 4: Maintaining Optimal Health on a Daily Basis 59 Chapter 5: Preventing Long-Term Complications 75 Chapter 6: Preserving Sexual Function and Protecting Pregnancy 111 Part 3: Living Your Best Life: The "Thriving with Diabetes" Lifestyle Plan 131 Chapter 7: Self-Testing for Glucose and Other Key Tests 133 Chapter 8: Finding Your Best Treatment: Diet 151 Chapter 9: Nourishing Yourself: Healthful Eating and Lifestyle Strategies 181 Chapter 10: Practical Tips for Success in the Kitchen and at the Table 193 Chapter 11: Creating Your Exercise Plan 207 Chapter 12: Finding Your Best Treatment: Medication and More 231 Chapter 13: Assembling Your Diabetes Team 275 Part 4: Special Considerations for Living with Diabetes 293 Chapter 14: Managing Diabetes in Children 295 Chapter 15: Diabetes and Healthy Aging 311 Chapter 16: Dealing with Occupational and Insurance Problems 321 Chapter 17: Eyeing What's New in Global Diabetes Care 331 Part 5: The Part of Tens 343 Chapter 18: Ten Commandments for Excellent Diabetes Care 345 Chapter 19: Ten Myths about Diabetes That You Can Forget 351 Appendix: Mini-Cookbook 357 Index 409.