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Think like a pancreas

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SusieGriff

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Just started reading this book... has anyone else read it? It's so good I can't put it down. already read some facts I didn't know and I'm only on chapte3!
 
I haven't read it but quite a few folks have read it and have said it is good.
 
Haven't got the Think Like A Pancreas one but have the Using Insulin by John Walsh which is the same calibre as Gary's with explaining what in theory should happen, how to work out what is happening and what can do to start to resolve it..

What I like with both books is that you can choose to read it front cover to back, or just use it referance style, look at the parts you need..
 
Just finished reading it, (missed a few paragraphs on pumps) I found it very useful, especially the adjustments for different situations and the basal testing. there are quite a few answers to 'what if's' that are a help too, as Alan said, it's a little confusing having all the numbers in American, they mean nothing to you instantly, Overall I liked it albeit a bit dated on the insulin.
 
Take a pen and your calculator and commence multiplying/dividing by 18. And then change it to the new numbers we are all sposed to be completely conversant with by April gone. Thay haven't even started quoting them round here!
 
trophywench said:
Take a pen and your calculator and commence multiplying/dividing by 18. And then change it to the new numbers we are all sposed to be completely conversant with by April gone. Thay haven't even started quoting them round here!
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I'm not sure we're changing mmol/L to mg/DL TW... There are more countries (I think) that use mmol/L for fingerstick tests.

Were you thinking of the HbA1c switch from % to mmol/mol or have I missed this one :confused:
 
toby said:
Thanks for that, so are they difficult to understand and relevant to diabetes care here in the UK?
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I think that if you read my review of Think like a pancreas you'll get the idea, although I did write that a while ago and am now much more familiar with the US system. Relevant and well-written, but with some niggles, particularly for the novice.

http://www.diabetessupport.co.uk/boards/showthread.php?t=624

There doesn't appear to be an equivalent of this type of book written specifically for the UK market - I guess the US market is much, much bigger. I haven't read John Walsh's book, but I know that his 'Pumping Insulin' is regarded as the 'Pumper's bible' 🙂
 
I know 'think like a pancreas ' is, not sure about the other one.
 
Ellie Jones said:
Haven't got the Think Like A Pancreas one but have the Using Insulin by John Walsh which is the same calibre as Gary's with explaining what in theory should happen, how to work out what is happening and what can do to start to resolve it..

What I like with both books is that you can choose to read it front cover to back, or just use it referance style, look at the parts you need..
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Have you read his article in the latest DiaTribe?
 
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