Online Catalog of Resources at PAMF's Community Health Resource Centers

Online Catalog of Resources at
PAMF's Community Health Resource Centers

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Books, Articles & Newsletters

101 Consejos para estar snao teniendo Diabetes

Evite las complicaciones del corazon, rinones, ojos, pies y piel. Mantenga niveles saludables de azucar en lasangre. APrenda a estar sano toda su vida y mucho mas.

101 Foot Care Tips for People with Diabetes

This book is a practical guide to skin care; nail care; footwear; treating minor problems; identifying major problems; exercise; avoiding complications, and more.

12 Things You Must Know About Diabetes Care -- Right Now

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes this book will guide you through twelve issues of importance for good self-management, including glucose management, pregnancy, eye care, neuropathy, nephropathy, exercise, and more.

ADA Complete Guide to Carb Counting

This book is a guide for individuals with diabetes, to help you learn what foods will make your blood sugar rise and how high. It also includes informaiton on carb counting for insulin pump users; strategies for eating out; a whole week of meal plans; record keeping forms, and more.

ADA Guide to Eating Right When You Have Diabetes

Provides the basics of diabetic food planning, but also includes fast-food and ethnic food guides. Contains a guide to glycemic index foods.

ADA Guide to Healthy Restaurant Eating (3rd edition)

The most complete easy to use guide for people with diabetes, pre-diabetes, heart disease and weight challanges. Along with nutrition facts, this book provides the skill & stratagies you need to find healthy choices in the restaurants that line America's highways & byways.

American Diabetes Association Complete Guide to Diabetes, 4th Edition

This reference provides information on diabetes, including: managing diabetes, preventing complications, managing blood glucose levels, handling emergencies, nutrition, exercise, medications, insulin pumps and even information regarding insurance.

Best of Diabetes Self-Management, The

This book by the publishers of Diabetes Self-Management magazine covers a broad range of topics of interest for individuals with diabetes: * Blood glucose control * Meal planning guidelines * Cholesterol guides for people with diabetes * Prevention of complications * Herbs and vitamins * Tips on raising a child with diabetes * Sexuality * Research

Caring for the Diabetic Soul

This book addresses the emotional challenges of diabetes such as denial, anger, stress, and building self-esteem.

Commonsense Guide to Weight Loss for People with Diabetes, The

This book is a guide to how to lose weight - and keep it off - using medically proven techniques from weight-loss experts. No fads, no gimmicks, no food tortures, no fasting, no kidding!

Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan, The

This book explains what prediatetes is, who most at risk is and how the disease process can be arrested. Information on dietary guidelines, weight-loss and exercise is provided along with recipes that emphasize good carbs, healthful fats, and controlled calories.

Complete Guide to Diabetes

This reference book explains different aspects of diabetes, such as symptoms and causes, diagnosis and treatment, how to handle emergencies, achieving glucose control, self-monitoring for blood glucose levels, diabetes complications and prevention, etc. Also discusses choosing a health care team, facts and advice on nutrition, exercise, coping, sex, pregnancy, family life, travel and health insurance.

Controlling Your Fat Tooth

This book discusses the link between excess dietary fat and heart disease, stroke and diabetes; difference between fats; how to make smart food choices and lose weight without dieting; how to beat your fat cravings.

Diabesity: The Obesity-Diabetis Epidemic that Threatens America and What We Must Do to Stop It.

Diabesity takes us to the front lines of obesity and type 2 diabetes and the fight against this preventable but deadly disease. The author details the tools for change we must make at every level.

Diabetes and Pregnancy: What to Expect

This is a guide for women with type 1(insulin-dependent) diabetes who are pregnant or who are thinking about having a baby. It explains the important elements of proper diabetes care during pregnancy, including meal planning, exercise, insulin therapy, and monitoring. Other subjects related to pregnancy are also discussed, such as the different stages of an unborn baby's development, the tests to expect during pregnancy, labor and delivery, and birth control.

Diabetes Burnout: What to Do When You Can't Take It Anymore

Do you get depressed about having to deal with diabetes day in and day out? Do you worry about complications, get angry about self-care chores, and feel frustrated by poor results after all your hard work? If so, you may be suffering from "diabetes burnout". This book addresses your frustrations, and how burnout may contribute to poor self-care, high blood sugar, and more. It has a number of worksheets, questionnaires and self-evaluations to guide you.

Diabetes Carbohydrate and Fat Gram Guide, The

Published by the American Diabetes Association and The American Dietetic Association, this is a book for individuals with diabetes to learn the carbohydrate and fat content of the foods they eat, and their important role in living well with diabetes, whether you eat out, choose packaged food, or cook for yourself. Dozens of charts are included showing the nutrient data for generic and packaged products.

Diabetes Danger: What 200 Million American at Risk Need to Know

The author explores questions such as : * What is diabetes, and how did it grow from an almost unknown disease to today's epidemic? * How oes our genetic makeup combine with our modern lifestyle to almost guarantee that an American will contract the disease? * Why can't drugs cure it? * What steps can you take to save your body from physical ruin?

Diabetes Problem Solver, The

This book addresses diabetes problems by answering five crucial questions: What is the problem? Am I at risk? Do I have the symptoms? What’s the best treatment? How can I prevent this problem from occurring again? There is even an easy-to-read chapter designed for kids.

Diabetes Tipo 2...Su guia para una vida saludable

Consejos, tecnicas y recomendaciones practicas para vivir teniendo diabetes.

Diabetes Type II: Self-Management Program

Basic introductory manual covering many aspects of self-care. Includes explanations of insulin and oral hypoglycemics, acute and long-term complications, emotional impact, and special needs.

Diabetic Man, The

As a diabetes specialist and diabetic man, the author shares information to help you understand and control diabetes. The book includes inspiring stories of engineers, athletes and entertainers who did not let diabetes get in the way of their success.

Diabetic Woman, The

This book is designed to help women with diabetes understand their disease and cope with its symptoms through all the phases of their lives. Includes a section on family life and a section on dietary guidelines.

Diagnosis and Management of Type 2 Diabetes

This reference text contains information on diabetes statistics, classification, diagnosis, nutrition, exercise, oral and insulin therapy, acute and long-term complications. Prevention is also addressed.

Eye Book, The

The authors discuss the normal eye exam, how to recognize an emergency; all about eye glasses and contact lenses; the unique concerns of people with systemic diseases such as diabetes; pros and cons of refractory surgery, and the problems of low vision.

Gestational Diabetes: What to Expect, 4th ed.

Comprehensive guide for the mother who is diagnosed with gestational diabetes.

Guide to Healthy Restaurant Eating

This restaurant guide is for individuals with diabetes. More than 3500 menu items from more than 55 major restaurant chains are listed. Complete nutritional breakdown and servings/exchanges for every menu item are included.

Human Side of Diabetes: Beyond Doctors, Diets, and Drugs

The author of this book explains how to come to terms with diabetes; how to handle the personal and emotional aspects of the disease. He examines such topics as parenting a child with diabetes, maintaining a sense of spontaneity in sex, how friends and family member can support those with diabetes, when and how to change doctors, creating a support system, and avoiding the 'diabetic' label.

I Hate to Exercise Book, The

This book is for individuals with diabetes. It show how to turn everyday home activities into a low-impact fitness plan.

Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes for Today and Tomorrow, The

This book is written by a team of Johns Hopkins specialists. It is a comprehensive guide to everything about diabetes that patients need to know for good control and health.

Living With Diabetes

Covers many aspects of diabetes: myths and misconceptions, nutrition, exercise, medications, emergencies, complications, pregnancy and children with diabetes. Includes lists of resources.

Mayo Clinic on Managing Diabetes

This is a guide to managing your blood sugar. It addresses tests, how to select a blood glucose monitor, neww medications, advances in insulin delivery, prevention of complications, achieving and maintaing a healthy weight, diet and exercise, emergencies, and more.

Medical Genetics

This book is a guide to the central principles of genetics and their clinical application. It addresses the genetics of common adult diseases such as diabetes, cancer and heart disease.

Mediterranean Diet, The

Scientists have discovered that traditional Mediterranean cuisine is one of the most healthful, nutritious diets in the world - one that can help you live longer and enjoy lower rates of heart disease and other chronic conditions, including diabetes and cancer.

Metabolic Syndrome Survival Guide

Metabolic Syndrome is the condition that precedes the development of diabetes. This book describes how to identify Metabolic Syndrome, how to avoid it and treat it.

Month of Meals...Classic Cooking

This book of quick and easy menus is for people with diabetes. the split-page design provides 20,000 menu combinations.

Our Health, Our Lives

This book covers a range of topics concerning women's health, such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, osteoporosis, fatigue and the immune system, sexuality, menstrual periods, pregnancy, menopause, stress and depression, eating disorders, and addiction. Includes risk assessment, practical preventative measures, and screening recommendations.

Raising A Child With Diabetes

This book provides information for parents of children with diabetes. Includes information for parents and children on how to adjust insulin to allow for foods kids like to eat; how to have a busy schedule and still feel healthy and strong; how to negotiate the twists and turns of being 'different'; and accept the physical and emotional challenges that life has to offer.

Salud: A Latina's Guide to Total Health (Rev'd Edition)

This book is a practical handbook for Latinas; addressing such topics as the religious and spiritual traditions that affect the way Latinas view their health, prevention and treatment of common disieases that affect Latinas such as diabetes, cervical cancer, and depression, and sexuality and reproductive health from a Latina's perspective.

Smart Pumping

This is a guide for individuals who use an insulin pump for the management of their diabetes. It integrates the new technology of insulin pumps with the physical and psychological aspects of diabetes care.

Stop the Rollercoaster

Information on diabetes self-management; how to test and adjust insulin doses for good control; how to prevent and treat low blood sugars; dietary approaches; glycemic index; pregnancy; research.

Taking Diabetes to School

Aimed at children of grade-school level, looks at the day-to-day life of a child with diabetes.

Type 2 Diabetes: Your Healthy Living Guide

This book is a guide to everything you need to know about staying healthy with Type 2 diabetes: choosing a healthcare team, eating right, exercise, self-monitoring, dealing with complications, and improving your quality of life.

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Community Support Groups

Diabetes: Community Health Partnership

Community Diabetes Project - progrmas and information including Latinos Living with Diabetes/Fiestabetes (monolingual Spanish speaking support group). Check web site or call for information. 408-556-6605
Web site

Diabetes: Diabetes Society of Santa Clara Valley

Groups for Teens, Parents, Adults and Women. Check website or call 408-287-3785
Web site

Diabetes: El Camino Hospital

Check website or contact 1-800-216-5556
Web site

Diabetes: Mills Peninsula Health Care System

Check website or call 1-800-654-9966
Website

Diabetes: Palo Alto Medical Foundation

Check website or call 650-853-2961
Web site

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DVD

Diabetes Home Video Guide: Skills for Self-Care, The

This DVD, produced in conjunction with the American Association of Diabetes Educators, can help you develop the skills you need to manage your diabetes. Examples of topics include nutrition, medications, monitoring, problem solving and lifestyle changes.

Pre-Diabetes: Your Path to Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

This DVD outlines a prevention plan based on working with a healthcare professional. It emphasizes healthy lifestyle choices as the best way to prevent or delay type 2 diabetes.

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Media & Electronic Resources

Como Controlar su Diabetes: Como Preparar y Administrar una Inyeccion de Insulina

Como Controlar su Diabetes: Como Sentirse Mejor si Sufre de Diabetes

En este video usted vera las ayudas para el cuidado de la diabetes: educacion, planeamiento de sus comidas, ejercicio, medicamentos y monitoreo.

Como Controlar su Diabetes: Cuidado de Sus Pies

Como Controlar su Diabetes: Etapas del Cuidado

Daily Decisions: A Guide to Diabetes Self-Management

This video discusses complications of diabetes, how to use your blood glucose results, meal options, and exercise.

Days of Our Eyes: Eye Care for Those Who Have Diabetes

Dramatizated story of a woman with diabetes who suddenly discovers she has diabetic retinopathy. The story will show you how to detect this condition and, most important, how to prevent it through an annual complete eye exam.

Diabetes

The following is a list of titles available on this topic: 10.1 You and Your Feet...for the Person With Diabetes 11.Beyond Injections: Living With an Insulin Pump 12.Diabetes : A Self-Management Program 13.Know Your Number...Glycosylated hemoglobin test 14.That's My Baby 16.Days of Our Eyes

Diabetes and Exercise

This tape addresses the importance of exercise in diabetes self-management. Exercise improves blood sugar levels, increases energy levels, and general well-being in addition to promoting weight loss. A section on hypoglycemia is included for people taking insulin or certain medications.

Diabetes and Heart Disease

This tape helps individuals with diabetes to understand and minimize their risk of heart disease. It covers healthy food choices, exercise, smoking cessation, stress management, and regular check-ups. It also explains the signs and symptoms of heart attack and what to do if they occur.

Diabetes at Time of Diagnosis

This video discusses diabetes and its signs and symptoms; how the diagnosis is made, and what treatment options are available. RT: 30 minutes RT:30 minutes

Diabetes Foot and Skin Care: In Step

This video addresses the importance of preventing complications in people with diabetes by maintaining healthy skin and feet, checking for problems, and shoe selection. RT: 12 minutes

Diabetes Type II: A Self-Management Program

Video tape providing information and skills for better management of Type 2 Diabetes (formerly known as Adult-Onset Diabetes).

Este Es Mi Bebe

Contolando La Diabetes En Gestacion

Know Your Number: Glycosylated Hemoglobin Testing

This video tape is a discussion of this very important blood test for individuals with diabetes.

Managing Your Diabetes: Preparing and Giving an Insulin Injection

Managing Your Diabetes: Stages of Care

This video explains the use of insulin.

People with Diabetes Can Enjoy Healthier Lives

Results of a 10-year study showiing how control of blood glucose can reducce your risk of long-term complications.

Sick Day Management: Recognizing Red Flags

This tape explains why blood sugar rises when you are sick and stresses the importance of creating a sick day plan before illness sets in. RT: 14:35

That's My Baby!

This video tape describes the development of diabetes in pregnancy, how it is diagnosed, and its treatment. It discusses diabetes management through diet, exercise and blood sugar monitoring, as well as insulin therapy. Also discusses managing emergencies. RT: 15:00

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Outside Web Sites

All About Diabetes

http://www.diabetes.org/about-diabetes.jsp

American Diabetes Association

Educational resources about diabetes.
http://www.diabetes.org/

Diabetes Resources on Children and Adolescents

http://ndep.nih.gov/diabetes/youth/youth.htm

Juvenile Diabetes

http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/diabetestype1.html

Medline Plus Interactive Health Tutorials

Interesting tutorials about various conditions including prostate cancer, diabetes, hernias, back pain and a number of others diseases.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials.html

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Health information, clinical research reports and support for those with diabetes and other diseases of the endocrine system.
http://www2.niddk.nih.gov/

What I Need to Know about Eating and Diabetes

http://diabetes.niddk.nih.gov/dm/pubs/eating_ez/index.htm

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PAMF Health Information Page

Basic Diabetes Care Information

http://www.pamf.org/diabetes/basics/

Diabetes Drop-in Group

http://www.pamf.org/diabetes/education/dropin.html

Diabetes Electronic Resources

http://www.pamf.org/diabetes/index.html

Diabetes Self Management and Support Resources

http://www.pamf.org/diabetes/education/

Diabetes: Other Community Resources

http://www.pamf.org/diabetes/support.html

Diabetes: Self-Management Questionnaire

http://www.pamf.org/diabetes/DiabetesSelfMgtQuest.pdf

Pre-Diabetes Screening & Management

http://www.pamf.org/patients/pdf/prediabetes.pdf

Support Organizations for People with Diabetes

http://www.pamf.org/diabetes/support.html

Tips for Disposing of Needles

http://www.pamf.org/diabetes/needledisposaltips.pdf

Type 2 Diabetes and Your Diet

http://www.pamf.org/media/diabetes.html

What is Diabetes?

http://www.pamf.org/diabetes/whatis/

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