Think Like a Pancreas

Well written, easy to read, and very informative. This is the best resource I've found since I was diagnosed.

"How to Think Like a Pancreas" is up do date and full of practical knowledge of how the pancreas normally operates and why insulin users experience various symptoms when trying to compensate for a non-working pancreas. There is advice on how to diagnose excessive highs and lows, how to set baseline and bolus insulin levels, and how to live a more normal life. Definitely a book I will be keeping around and referring to in the future.

If you or someone you know has diabetes of any kind, LADA (which I have), type 1 or 2, please buy this book! Even if you aren't diabetic, just knowing how sugar effects the body!I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in January of 2022. I spent the next 2 years chasing my tail and getting no where! I was bouncing between type 2 and then type 1. In January of 2024 I received the diagnosis of LADA and finally everything started to make more sense! I am having a hard time finding information about my disease and through searching for books about it on Amazon I found this book.In just the first few pages I learned so much! This book should be given to every diabetic and their families at the time of diagnosis! If everyone was educated in what is happening in our bodies with the elevated blood glucose, I feel like it would make a world of difference in how we approach our care and how we support those around us with the disease!Whether you take insulin or not, this book is a MUST READ!! Please, do yourself a favor, and for your quality of life, BUY THIS BOOK!And after you do, tell others about it!

I borrowed this book from the library and had to purchase it. When first diagnosed - learned about basal and bolus insulin; carb ratio's and corrections. During the journey - dealing w/changing insulin needs, things to consider if transferring from MDI to pump, lot's of great information.

This volume deals more with the biohemistry of insulin and diabetes than how to use it. Having two degrees in Biomedical Science, I appreciated it very much.

I’m so glad this was my first book after my daughter was diagnosed type 1. I felt like it answered so many questions I had and hadn’t even thought to ask yet. It does need some updates as the tech changes, but I see they’re releasing a new version. This book did not push a particular lifestyle. So many seem to have a specific (often unrealistic) diet they’re pushing, which is just not what you need with a diabetic kindergartener. They have to deal with enough without having to eat unsweetened chia seed pudding in the morning. I also feel like there is a lot of misinformation out there, even among experienced type 1 parents. I felt like this quickly put me ahead of the curve in knowledge.My only caveat is that it is more information-heavy, so if you’re looking for an inspirational or emotional perspective, it’s not really that. I personally lived the history of diabetes care included at the beginning! Makes you appreciate the tech we have!

I am an RN and am extremely impressed by this book! It teaches you everything you need to know to live with diabetes successfully day to day and greatly reduce your risk of diabetic complications long term if you follow the advice given. For every person confused about what they should or should not be doing being diabetic or with misconceptions about the disease, reading this book is my first recommendation! I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS BOOK HIGHLY ENOUGH. It should be required reading for EVERY SINGLY newly diagnosed diabetic who is able to read and listening to an audiobook of this book should be a requirement for those who cannot read. If that were done the healthcare systems worldwide would see a lot less avoidable complications of diabetes in their facilities.

A game changer. I have been T1 diabetic for 25 years, a chunk of which were spent ignoring the reality of diabetes in my childhood and teens. This book reminded me of the basics, and then some. I implemented everything it taught me as I read along and immediately noticed a change in my glucose readings, even before I was done reading the book. Over two decades in, and this book finally gave me the push and knowledge I needed to become more proactive in my care. Highly recommend, for a newly diagnosed and a not so newly diagnosed diabetic, like me.