The newly diagnosed diabetic often feels as if he or she had been plunked down in front of a circus tent, complete with three rings, sideshows, barkers, and scary clowns, only then to be told "okay, pal, startmaking choices!"Many patients flee. Others roam around frightenedand vulnerable.
Dr. Rubin, however, clearly, calmly, and intelligentlyguides the patient in this book through the chaos and confusion of thediabetes care circus. He really makes sense out of what is available. Thebook is unfailingly clear.
I was also impressed with his anecdotes,drawn from his practice, about the emotional experiences of his patients,and with his tips on how to cope with setbacks, glitches, and successes.
Many books on diabetes lecture the patient. In this book, diabetics willfind a physician-author who does not lecture and who is not afraid toevaluate treatments and approaches. He seems intent on helping diabetics,and their families and caregivers, return to wonderful lives.
Get yourphysician to read it too.
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