suggested
books and websites

For more info on anything you have read and more you may want to try the following:

Caring for Diabetes in Children and Adolescents - a Parent's Manual
by Dr Geoff Ambler (editor)
About the author: Paediatric Endocrinologist, in consultation with others
Best way to get a hold of the book: JDRF's online store: www.jdrf.org.au

The Diabetic Athlete
by Dr Sheri Colberg-Ochs
About the author: A diabetic athlete (American) with a PhD in exercise physiology
Best way to get a hold of the book: Direct from the publisher: Human Kinetics Australia
Phone: 08 8277 1555 or email: info@hkaustralia.com

Diabetes. Caring for your Emotions as well as your Health
by Jerry Edelwich & Archie Brodsky
About the authors: People with diabetes
Best way to get a hold of the book: www.amazon.com

The Diabetic Woman
by Dr Lois Jovanovic
About the author Endocrinologist, researcher and has diabetes herself
Best way to get a hold of the book: www.amazon.com

If Not Dieting then What?
by Dr Rick Kausman
About the author Melbourne GP
Best way to get a hold of the book: Local book store or www.ifnotdieting.com

Diabetes and Pregnancy -
Women's Experiences and Medical Guidelines
by Dr Alison Nankervis and Mrs Josephine Costa
About the authors An endocrinologist with a special interest in pregnancy and a diabetic mother of four
Best way to get hold of the book: Direct from the publishers, Miranova: www.welcome.to/miranova

The New Traffic Light Guide to Diabetes
About the authors Dieitians, diabetes educators, endocrinologists
Best way to get hold of the book: Phone Royal North Shore Hospital Diabetes Service on 02 9926 7229  

The New Glucose Revolution (GI Factor)
by Dr Jennie Brand-Miller
About the authors: Professor of Nutrition at Sydney University
Best way to get a hold of the book: At all good bookstores  

Diabetes Burnout
by Dr William Polonsky
About the author American Psychologist who specialises in diabetes
Best way to get a hold of the book: www.amazon.com
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Diabetes for Dummies
by Dr Alan Rubin and adapted by Prof. Lesley Campbell for Australians
About the author Diabetes specialist doctors
Best way to get a hold of the book: At all good bookstores

Psyching out Diabetes - A Positive Approach to your Negative Emotions
by Dr Richard Rubin PhD, CDE
About the author: Has diabetes himself, doctor and diabetes educator
Best way to get a hold of the book: www.amazon.com

Cooking with Conscience - Low GI Cookbooks
by Michelle Trute
About the author: Chef and food writer in consultation with a dietitian
Best way to get a hold of the book: Local Newsagents or www.jdrf.org.au

Diabetes & You by Various Authors
About the authors: Various highly-regarded Australian health professionals
Best way to get a hold of the book: Call Diabetes Australia on 1300 136 588  

Health for Life range of Low GI cookbooks
including Wheat & Gluten Free, Diabetes and Diabetes 2
by Jody Vassallo
About the author: Food writer working in consultation with dietitians
Best way to get a hold of the book: Local newsagents

Australian Diabetes Organisations

> Australian Diabetes Educators Association : www.adea.com.au

> Diabetes Australia : www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

> HypoActive - diabetes, sport and exercise : www.hypoactive.org

> Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (Australia) : www.jdrf.org.au

> Insulin for Life (helping people in disaster zones) : www.insulinforlife.org

Other Suggested Diabetes Websites

> Glycemic Index : www.glycemicindex.com

> IDEA 2000 (mountain climbing diabetics!) : www.idea2000.org

> Insulin Pumpers : www.insulinpumpers.org

> International Diabetes Federation : www.idf.org

> Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (International) : www.jdrf.org

> Online Diabetes Counselling : www.diabetescounselling.com.au

> Rick Mendosa's Diabetes Directory : www.mendosa.com/diabetes.htm

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