The Mind-Body Diabetes Revolution: A Proven New Program for Better Blood Sugar Control Book

Contents

Acknowledgments

Foreword by Jay Skyler, M.D.

Preface

Part I: Your Mind's Healing Power

1: Understanding Diabetes: Manage the Emotions That Can Aggravate Your Condition

2: The Mind-Metabolism Connection: Why Psychological Techniques Can Help You Control Your Blood Sugar

3: The First Blood Sugar Booster: Stress May Trigger and Aggravate Diabetes

4: The Second Blood Sugar Booster: Diabetes Control and Depression Seem Closely Linked

5: The Final Blood Sugar Booster: How Cynicism, Anger, and Aggression May Hinder Metabolism

Part II: The Program

6: Test Your Personality: Find the Optimal Mind-Body Program for You

7: Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Six Steps to Stress Relief and Better Blood Sugar Control

8: Cognitive Behavior Therapy: Six Steps That Will Help You Relieve Anxiety, Improve Your Mood, and Ease Hostility

9: Putting It All Together: Your Step-by-Step Six-Week Planner

Part III: Additional Things You Can Do: Drugs, Herbs, and Other Behavioral Approaches

10: Appetite Awareness: A Mind-Body Program for Eating Less and Losing Weight

11: From Caffeine to Valium: Substances That Affect Blood Sugar, Mind, and Body

12: The Wide World of Relaxation: Six Additional Mind-Body Techniques

13: Getting More Help: Resources to Help You Maximize the Program

Selected Bibliography

Index