Sandra Rajoo Gavney

Three Steps Sandra Rajoo Gavney

If you are suffering from Type 2 diabetes or are pre-diabetic, this book and its companion dairy were written with you in mind. The book covers the most up-to-date facts about Type 2 diabetes and provides much-needed education and awareness for your condition. Co-authored by Samya Boxberger-Oberoi, a holistic practitioner, and Sandra Rajoo Gavney, a registered nurse, to complement your allopathic treatment, the book also includes a foreword by Dr. N. Bhardwaj, a practicing internal medicine specialist and expert on diabetes, member of the Delhi Medical Association and the American Diabetes Association. Apart from education, the authors stress the importance of recording all activities daily in a companion diary, which can be purchased separately. This holistic approach is one of the best ways for managing your condition so that you can have meaningful consultations with your endocrinologist and support team, and adjust your care plan accordingly. Uncontrolled diabetes is a serious health matter. It can lead to a myriad of diseases, including diapression (diabetes-related depression), nerve and blood vessel damage, blindness, kidney damage, coronary artery disease, foot damage, hearing impairment, Alzheimer's disease, gum and skin diseases. You are not alone. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated in 2014 that 422 million people worldwide suffered from diabetes with Type 2 diabetes being the most prevalent form. In the US alone, 30.2 million people or 27.9 to 32.7% of the US population over 18 years old suffer from this condition.