{"product_id":"living-well-with-type-2-diabetes-a-whole-person-understanding-and-approach-9781472146014","title":"Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes: A Whole Person Understanding and Approach","description":"In the last 40 years or so, we have seen an astounding rise in the prevalence of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM2) in most western and 'developing' countries. National data suggests a six-fold increase from around 1% of the population in 1980 to over 6% in 2020. There are thought to be nearly 4 million people with the disease in the UK, and close on half a billion affected worldwide. In parts of the USA and China over 10% of the population have DM2. Traditionally thought of as a disease of mid-life and old age, both DM2 and the metabolic markers of future disease are now increasingly being seen in young people, children and even infants. What is happening? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe burden of this disease is huge at all levels - for health care spend and for added risk of other medical problems. Its overall impact on health is at least as great as that of Type 1 Diabetes - it's certainly not the 'mild Diabetes' it was once called. In addition, other than its physical impacts - more than a third of people with DM2 are said to experience psychological problems related specifically to the condition. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn spite of the tidal wave of disease and costs, the response from authorities has been somewhat underwhelming, with non-specific advice to lose weight (move more\/eat less) being more or less the only public health guidance. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe now however have a sense of being at something of a crossroads in understanding the science behind DM2 with a more focused approach emerging. Research and practice are challenging the traditional way in which we approach and manage DM2 - and offer too the potential for prevention - at scale. A central tenet of the book is that people can be educated, empowered and supported to control their metabolic health and to prevent, improve and manage DM2. We want to present a fresh and balanced individual take on the science around DM2 with an examination of the belief systems and behaviours that have fuelled its rise. As well as a section looking at mental health problems and DM2, we want to thread psychological and behavioural themes throughout the text.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Robinson Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/10\/2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781472146014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224","brand":"John Gedney, Pamela Myles-Hooton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43084158533813,"sku":"9781472146014","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_be78b581-af8f-4aab-9bef-ac7593746947.jpg?v=1692111697","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/living-well-with-type-2-diabetes-a-whole-person-understanding-and-approach-9781472146014","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}