The 3rd edition of Understanding Diabetes has been updated with new and additional information. Includes a general definition of diabetes. Describes how diabetes is diagnosed. Illustrates what happens in diabetes and insulin action in a body cell.

Also describes the following types of diabetes:

• type I diabetes
• type 2 diabetes
• factors causing insulin resistance
• pre-diabetes
• prenatal diabetes

Discusses diabetes in youth. Lists symptoms and risk factors. And includes tips for successful diabetes management.

Available in the following size and formats: 20″ x 26″ heavy paper ISBN 978-14698-9489-8 20″ x 26″ laminated with eyelets at top corners ISBN 978-14698-9492-8 printed in USA