Recommended books to own.

If you have read a good book lately on diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, or gerontology and would like to recommend it to others, please send a review.

Conquering Diabetes: a cutting-edge, comprehensive program for prevention and treatment by Anne Peters, MD
An up to date book to have if you wish to know the most recent treatments and management skills of treating diabetes or how to prevent diabetes. A definitive human approach to the subject, many patient’s true stories are shared. Your empowerment is stressed here which includes being a good consumer, being self care educated, and knowing the right approach to receiving the best care.

Diabetes for Dummies by Alan Rubin, MD
A nuts and bolts kind of book which covers the basics of diabetes in a humorous way. Scattered throughout the text are great tips, see your doctor points, and alerts that alone are worth having this book on your shelf. A book that I often recommend to those who are recently diagnosed.

Taking Control of Your Diabetes by Steven Edelman, MD
This book is written by someone who has diabetes and has learned to live with it since the age of 15. It is written with easy to read text, with humor in the right places and many case studies. He is an excellent patient lecturer on the subject. Once you have heard him, you will want this book. Dr. Edelman believes the patient has the main responsibility for their life and thus their diabetes, and that means being their own advocate. To do so, requires self management education. This book gives the information.

The 36-Hour Day: A family guide to caring for persons with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementing illnesses, and memory loss in later life by Nancy L. Mace, MA and Peter V. Rabins.
A classic. I highly recommend reading it and keeping it as the excellent resource on Alzheimer’s disease. It is a must-have when beginning a caregiving journey with a loved one who has dementia.