{"product_id":"diabetes-and-wellbeing-managing-the-psychologicalpsychological-and-emotional-challenges-of-diabetestypes-1-and-2-paperback","title":"Diabetes and Wellbeing Managing the PsychologicalPsychological and Emotional Challenges of DiabetesTypes 1 and 2 - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJen Nash\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiabetes and Wellbeing\u003c\/i\u003e presents a range of effective psychological principles proven to positively impact the emotional wellbeing of individuals with type 1 and 2 diabetes. The guide takes an explicitly CBT approach to motivate sufferers in essential self-care tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eWritten in a practical style, for those newly diagnosed with diabetes, individuals managing its challenges for many years, and healthcare professionals\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eReveals how the stress of daily diabetes management can affect an individual's ability to stay motivated and engaged in essential self-care tasks that are vital for good health\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePresents proven techniques for improving emotional wellbeing\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFirst book to take an explicitly CBT approach to diabetes, simultaneously drawing on solution-focused behavioural therapy and mindfulness approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFills the gap information of this kind among healthcare professionals and individuals with diabetes\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe psychological impact of dealing with the stress of the daily management of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes can be frustrating and challenging. Yet this area is rarely discussed in medical settings despite the fact that the emotional context can undermine the person's ability to stay motivated in the essential self-care tasks that are vital for good health.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDiabetes and Wellbeing\u003c\/i\u003e presents a range of research-based psychological principles that have been demonstrated to positively impact emotional wellbeing. It covers a broad spectrum of diabetes care from managing the initial diagnosis, overcoming depression and diabetes 'burnout', dealing effectively with fears and anxiety, managing food and weight issues and eating disorders, coping with the impact of sexual difficulties, and communicating with healthcare professionals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJen Nash effectively guides the reader through strategies for better management of the issues associated with living with diabetes, moving individuals towards greater physical and psychological wellbeing and - as a result - a healthier future. This innovative yet practical guide is invaluable for individuals living with diabetes, those supporting others with diabetes, and healthcare professionals involved in the care of patients with diabetes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDr. Jen Nash\u003c\/b\u003e in a Clinical Psychologist living with diabetes since childhood. She is the founder and director of Positive Diabetes (www.PositiveDiabetes.com), an international service- providing therapy, education and training services to promote the psychological wellbeing of people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes. She is also a keynote speaker for national diabetes charities, trainer for NHS professionals, consultant to leading diabetes pharmaceutical companies, and co-author of \u003ci\u003eMy Sweet Life: Successful Women with Diabetes\u003c\/i\u003e (2011).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e April 29, 2013\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51621968281890,"sku":"9781119967187","price":36.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0995\/9666\/5122\/files\/001245d326e074e79f9a1fac30b524da.webp?v=1778377247","url":"https:\/\/shopezedit.com\/products\/diabetes-and-wellbeing-managing-the-psychologicalpsychological-and-emotional-challenges-of-diabetestypes-1-and-2-paperback","provider":"The EZ Edit","version":"1.0","type":"link"}