Book Tour: 21 Simple Things You Can Do to Help Someone with Diabetes
The lovely and talented Author Cherie Burbach is doing a virtual book tour and since I reviewed her book in September last year and am now her virtual friend I was more than happy to host her tour.
My review is below and a link to the book. It is a great little book and a must for friends and family members to have on hand to understand diabetes better. Cherie has diabetes so her insight is priceless.
21 Things You Can Do To Help Someone with Diabetes I really love this little book and the concept of it. It is a quick and easy read geared towards friends and family of those with diabetes giving them down to earth and practical tips of how to help their loved ones.
Cherie has had diabetes for 20 years herself and really speaks from the heart and personal experience, enriching the book.
I love the way it helps the reader to put themselves into the shoes of someone with diabetes and see it through their eyes, some of the take home messages for me are
not to judge, and police them, looking at their plates and so forth to be a good listener and understanding
It reminds the reader of how complex diabetes is, its not all about what you eat, and that blood sugars are affected by many factors, food, activity, stress and illness
not to judge, and police them, looking at their plates and so forth to be a good listener and understanding
It reminds the reader of how complex diabetes is, its not all about what you eat, and that blood sugars are affected by many factors, food, activity, stress and illness
It also offers practical advice such as learning how to give shots and check blood sugar so if needed they can offer a helping hand also to keep healthy food on hand and sugar free soda when your loved one comes to visit.
It suggests learning about the condition and attending support groups, with them.
Its a great book I highly recommend it.
Its a great book I highly recommend it.
Very interesting post!
ReplyDeleteI haven’t heard anyone around me suffering diabetes yet, but it’s true diabetes and obesity are now recognised as major health problems in Japan too. Thanks for the informative post!
ReplyDeleteNice post rebecca
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a great read especially for those of us with diabetics in the family (and who doesn't nowadays). Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteRebecca, it sounds like a great read. I have to brother-in-laws with diabetes and I like to try to have healthy foods for them. I'll look into this book.
ReplyDeleteSam
interesting ........, my dad has diabetes which is controlled by medication rather than the shots.
ReplyDeleteGood post! Our papers remind us now and again on overeating sugar - people tend to ask for more and more in their foods. That's a problem indeed!
ReplyDeleteI'm WAY late in responding to a post you left on my website (theprofessionalpalate.com)... my sincere apologies. Somehow my comments' notification was turned off. Anyway, thanks for the kind feedback. Kudzu Studios in Birmingham, AL did the design.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for hosting me on your blog!
ReplyDeleteMy father in law has diabetes. This is a very nice post. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGreat review. Fantastic information. My Brother is an insulin diabetic, I will be passing this post along. See...I really do Love Your Blog! Cheers!
ReplyDeleteI will forward this to my friend whos son was diagnosed with diabetes 18 months ago at age 13, she will really appreciate it. Thank you soooooo much!
ReplyDeletethanks all will make sure Cherie sees your comments
ReplyDeleteLove Rebecca
This makes me think of that rock start- Bret Michaels who has not taken good care of himself and now his daughter may have this disease...eating all the right things and having to watch blood sugars is I'm sure a tough job for all involved...I will have to look for this book!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great book-it's so important for family and friends to understand what a person with diabtes goes through and how they can help them(rather than tempt them)!!
ReplyDeleteThis is great and really really useful!!
ReplyDeleteWow that is really interesting. I know a number of people who have diabetes so I will have to check this out.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Rebecca! I can't wait to receive the tea! I emailed you my address.
ReplyDeleteLuckily nobody in my family has ever had diabetes and let's hope it stays that way!
But I found it a really informative post!
So sweet of you to point out those book!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for the book recommendation. My husband is diabetic and I'm still learning.
ReplyDeleteoh my pleasure it really is a cool little book
ReplyDeletelove Rebecca