This book considers the health of a woman with diabetes throughout her life, focusing on aspects pertinent to particular stages, from childhood to the menopause and growing old gracefully. It describes how the life cycle of a diabetic woman is affected by a continually changing sequence of hormones that counters the effect of insulin.

Written by Anne Dornhorst with contributions from two Diabetes Specialist Nurses, the book combines specialist knowledge with a practical, balanced approach that will make it essential reading for anyone dealing with the healthcare of women with diabetes.