Dear Reader,

Most people want to live a long and healthy life. Although you may have great genes on your side, no one is guaranteed health and longevity. Today, more than ever, you have to assume responsibility for your future and play an active role in protecting your health. This is especially true if you are living with or at risk of diabetes.

Mayo Clinic The Essential Diabetes Book is a practical manual for learning the ins and outs of the disease—why it develops, how it affects your body, how it’s treated, and what you can do to live well in spite of it. It’s like having the advice and wisdom of a team of Mayo Clinic experts in diabetes care at your service, whenever you need it.

In this book you’ll get comprehensive advice on the following and more:

Monitoring your blood sugar
Eating well (including recipes) and managing carb intake
Becoming more active and fit
Reaching and maintaining a healthy weight
Assessing diabetes technology options
Getting the most from your medications

We hope you’ll find Mayo Clinic The Essential Diabetes Book helpful. Living with diabetes isn't always easy. But we believe you can do it — and do it in a way that allows you to thrive and enjoy your life. You've got this.