Böcker av Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

Covers how insulin works in the body, types of insulin and treatment plans, and how to calculate mealtime insulin and correction insulin. Clients will also learn about testing patterns to check insulin doses along with the signs, symptoms, and treatment of hypoglycemia. An insulin dosing worksheet is also provided.

Provides an overview of how food, insulin, and physical activity affect blood glucose. Clients will learn which foods contain carbs, how to measure carbs in grams or carb choices, using food lists and food labels to count carbs, and estimating portions. A worksheet is also provided for diabetes educators.

This volume represents the first time that the Academy's flame has been documented in photographs. This book documents six eras in the Academy's history - from the early years to the 1960s - in black-and-white and colour photographs that wordlessly deliver a profound narrative of the origins of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the profession it represents.