Diabetes Burnout What to Do When You Can't Take It Anymore
by Polonsky, William H.Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 1999-12-01
Publisher(s): American Diabetes Association
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Summary
Diabetes Burnoutis an interactive book that addresses the emotional issues that contribute to poor glycemic control and provides guidance to overcoming the barriers to good self-care. Worksheets help readers assess their current state of motivation and establish a successful plan of action.
Author Biography
William H. Polonsky, Ph.D., C.D.E., is a clinical psychologist in private practice in San Diego. He has published and lectured widely on diabetes burnout and strategies for securing supportive environments for people with diabetes.
Table of Contents
Section I: The Personal Side of Diabetes
Chapter 1. On the Road to Diabetes Burnout
Chapter 2. The Real Story about Motivation in Diabetes: Recognizing and Overcoming Barriers
Chapter 3. Preparing for Action
Section II: Diabetes Self-Care
Chapter 4. Ten Good Reasons Why It's Impossible to Follow a Healthy Meal Plan (and What to Do About Them)
Chapter 5. The Werewolf Syndrome
Chapter 6. Muddling by with Diabetes Medications
Chapter 7. Ten Good Reasons to Hate Blood Glucose Monitoring (and What to Do About Them)
Chapter 8. Ten Good Reasons to Avoid Exercise (and What to Do About Them)
Chapter 9. Harnessing Your Expectations: The Subtle Art of Developing Goals and Action Plans
Section III: Feelings and Attitudes
Chapter 10. Worrying about Long-Term Complications: The Uses and Misuses of Fear
Chapter 11. Depression and Diabetes: A Tough Combination
Chapter 12. What You Don't Know Can't Hurt You (or Can It?): Understanding and Overcoming Denial
Section IV: Friends, Family, and Health Care Providers
Chapter 13. The Secret of the Smoking Room
Chapter 14. The Diabetes Police
Chapter 15. Working With Your Health Care Team: The Agony and the Ecstasy
Section V: Life Stresses/Diabetes Stresses
Chapter 16. How Stress Influences Diabetes (and What to Do About It)
Chapter 17. Worrying About Hypoglycemia
Chapter 18. When Good Actions Don't Lead to Good Results: The Blood Sugar Fairy and Uplifting Tales
Conclusion: It's Time for Action!
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