Think Like a Pancreas - 3rd Edition by Gary Scheiner (Paperback)

About the Book

"Few diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to "think like a pancreas" -- to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive, free of medical jargon, and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere, such as: day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring designing an insulin program to best match your lifestyle up-to date medication and technology new insulin formulations and combinations and more With detailed information on new medications and technologies -- both apps and devices -- surrounding insulin, as well as new injection devices, and dietary recommendations, Think Like a Pancreas is the insulin users go-to guide"--

Book Synopsis

From an award-winning diabetes care & education specialist, this all-in-one book is a comprehensive resource for the millions of people with diabetes who use insulin--now revised and updated.

Few diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Gary Scheiner provides the tools to "think like a pancreas" to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive, free of medical jargon, and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere, such as:

-day-to-day blood glucose monitoring and management
-designing an insulin program to best match your needs and lifestyle
-how to get the best results from CGM and automated insulin delivery systems
-new insulin formulations and combinations
-detailed strategies for meeting your personal goals
-what drugs like Trulicity, Ozempic and Mounjaro mean for you and your health
-and much more

Whether you take insulin once a day or take multiple daily injections, use a stand-alone pump or an automated insulin delivery system, Think Like a Pancreas is your go-to guide!

About the Author

Gary Scheiner, MS, CDE,   is a certified diabetes educator, insulin-pump user and trainer, and exercise physiologist. He is the author of six books and serves on the board of directors of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. He lives in Pennsylvania.