Understanding Type 2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure (2 Books in 1)

Simple Steps to Avoid Complications, Reduce Medical Expenses, Decrease Stress, and Live a Healthy & Proactive Life

By: Dr. Ashley Sullivan PharmD

Narrated by: Pam Hurley

Length: 8 hrs and 25 mins

Publisher's summary

Take a journey into your condition and explore modern options for managing both type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure.

Did you know that diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the US?

Or that the CDC estimates that about 88 million Americans have prediabetes, a condition that can lead to type 2 diabetes?

Living with diabetes can feel like walking a tightrope. One misstep and you can come crashing down, facing a range of life-threatening complications. From the constant monitoring of blood sugar levels to the pressure of making healthy food choices and losing weight, diabetes can feel overwhelming.

With the right guidance and support, diabetes management can be a well-choreographed dance. By making healthy choices and staying on top of your care, living with diabetes doesn’t have to get in the way of your life.

With this essential guide by your side, you’ll be able to:

• Remove the stress and anxiety you feel from constantly monitoring blood sugar levels
• Access simple ways in which you can begin exercising regularly, and understand why this is crucial
• Find that special balance between the demands of work, your lifestyle, and your health
• Discover effective coping strategies to help you deal with the emotional toll of living with a chronic illness
• Explore and understand modern advice and guidance for living with type 2 diabetes
• Challenge and respond to people who don’t understand living with diabetes
• Find realistic ways to manage the costs of diabetes medications and healthcare, so you don’t have to worry about your wallet on top of everything else
• Engage and interact with healthcare professionals to get personalized guidance that is relevant to you
• Understand the impact of diabetes on your mental health and well-being, and know exactly what you can do to protect both
• Deal with the physical and emotional pain of managing diabetes-related complications
• Find the best ways to maintain healthy habits in the face of social pressure and temptation

Plus, you’ll get Understanding High Blood Pressure to guide you in managing your blood pressure! In this book, you’ll discover:

• The different types of medications that can manage your hypertension...and how they might interact with foods, supplements, or other drugs you’re taking
• The heart of the matter when it comes to the causes of hypertension is to find out what specific factors might be putting you at risk so you can avoid them
• The underlying medical conditions that can cause your blood pressure to spike (so you can find the right approach to manage your health better)
• Ten questions you need to ask your healthcare provider (when it comes to blood pressure medications, it’s better to be safe than sorry)

If you’re living with diabetes and high blood pressure, you already know something about it, but this book offers you a comprehensive guide that covers the essential guidance and strategies you may not have considered.

Based on the latest medical guidance, yet accessible and easy to understand (and with practical advice you can implement immediately), this guide is organized into digestible sections that can be listened to in small increments, making it easy to fit into your busy life.

©2023 Dr. Ashley Sullivan, PharmD (P)2023 Dr. Ashley Sullivan, PharmD

Great book

Invaluable information for those suffering from diabetes or high blood pressure. The author does a great job of simplifying these complex health issues so that anyone can understand the main implications and ways of dealing with them. It has been well researched and includes many links and references for you to go away and do further reading. Great job!

Resouceful handbook on diabetes and Blood Pressure

This two book package is a great resource for all ages to gain awareness about type 2 diabetes and blood pressure early on and to make smart, informed decisions and life changes if you have symptoms or a family history. Well narrated.

Great recommendations on Lifestyle and dietary changes to get your levels under control- the ideal way to do it as opposed to heavy medication, and the role of physical activity and exercise, meditation, as well as mental health and emotional well-being in the healing process.

Overall, it is an excellent resource for guys like me, who have a family history of both diabetes and high blood pressure, to get a better understanding and stay inspired and motivated to maintain good health.

Empowering Guide for Diabetes Management!

This audiobook is a lifesaver! As someone navigating type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure, this guide was a revelation. It addressed every concern I had, from managing stress to understanding medications' interactions. The tips on engaging with healthcare pros and handling emotional tolls were invaluable. It's like having a supportive friend guiding you through the maze of chronic conditions. Highly recommend for anyone seeking clarity and empowerment in their health journey!

An Abundance of Information

The prevention methods offered in these two books, as my title mentions abundant. We all get set into patterns of eating, it sometimes is generational, your grandparents handed it down to your parents and so on, you get the picture. I agree with Dr. Sullivan's approach on the preventive side, being a health coach myself and getting my clients to understand their patterns and craving triggers is crucial to their success and attaining their goals. Should you be challenged with diabetes or high blood pressure? I highly recommend a listen and beautifully narrated by Pam.

Very informative

A family member who had high blood pressure all her life was recently diagnosed with diabetes type 2, so this audiobook was very helpful to me in understanding the complex matter. The author's practical approach provides valuable insights, and I found the chapters on mental health particularly comforting. I am very grateful for this audiobook.

Empower Your Health

"Understanding Type 2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure" is a comprehensive and empowering resource that combines two essential books into one invaluable guide. Authored by Sullivan this dual offering is a beacon of knowledge, offering readers simple yet profound steps to navigate the complexities of managing both Type 2 Diabetes and High Blood Pressure.

The strength of this book lies in its ability to distill complex medical information into easily digestible content. The author adopts a reader-friendly approach, breaking down intricate concepts into straightforward language, making it accessible to individuals at various levels of health literacy. This accessibility ensures that readers, whether newly diagnosed or managing these conditions for years, can benefit from the wealth of information provided.

Great Information

This is very educative and helpful to people like me we have no knowledge on what diabetes and high blood. Simplifying all the jaw breaking terms into simple language for any ordinary person to understand . The book helps me to know what not to eat and make better healthy choices .

Essential Guide!

This audiobook is an essential guide for managing Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. It simplifies complex health issues and offers practical, evidence-based advice for daily management, including tips to cut medical costs. The narrator's engaging style makes it an enjoyable and informative listen. The book's empathetic tone acknowledges the challenges of diabetic conditions, emphasizing lifestyle changes like diet, exercise, and stress relief to improve health. It's a valuable resource for anyone dealing with chronic health issues.

Very Educational!

Overall, I thought this book was very educational! I learned a lot about what causes people to get diabetes and high blood pressure. For example, I had no idea that smoking can cause people to have diabetes so that was very interesting, I also learned a lot about how people with diabetes cope with it each day in terms of what treatments they have. This book can help people with diabetes and it can have a positive impact on them as well:)

Really comprehensive book

I was looking for a book like this because I have high blood pressure but had no idea why. I eat eggs for breakfast, chicken and salad for lunch and salmon and salad for dinner. This book helped me understand the interaction between insulin and blood sugar, and to focus on what I can change in my diet to achieve my goals of being diabetes-free. Thoroughly recommend.