Learn to Fight!

by Danielle on March 2nd, 2010

Great Selection of Disease Management Books Available

Unfortunately, the statistics on diabetes are not getting any better. However, since diabetes can often be controlled with diet, exercise and for many cases insulin or other medications knowing everything about maintaining a healthy lifestyle with diabetes can help you win this fight. In fact, according to the CDC as of 2007, 23.6 million people 7.8% of the population have diabetes; 1.6 million new cases of diabetes were diagnosed in people aged 20 years or older in 2007. In California there is a state wide prevention and control program setup to help people learn about and manage this deadly disease.

Another great online resource on the types, causes and ways to manage diabetes is available at WebMD.com. The information is conveniently broken down into the facts and overview, symptoms and types, treatments and care, living and management, and support and resources.

For many organizations, the high cost of group health coverage makes it difficult or impossible to offer competitive plans for everyone in the group. And because the instance of diabetes in America is statistically so high, there’s probably someone in your work health care group that is fighting this costly battle. Many businesses are making books about disease management available to their employees to help the entire work force educate themselves, and live healthier, more productive lives. Some common illnesses that organizations often offer information on include: Diabetes, Parkinson’s disease, Asthma, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Macular Degeneration, Heart Disease and Obesity.

Most individual health plans come with many uncovered exclusions and limitations on their policies. This used to not be the case, but today with the rising cost of health care and the spike in these aforementioned common diseases, even group plans covering 2-50 individuals come with hefty lists of uncovered conditions, medications and procedures. Anthem BlueCross of California for example posts this list on their website detailing the exclusions that go with their small group policies. It’s any wonder employers are taking their work forces’ health care into their own hands.

Here are some popular books, available now in bulk on some of these common diseases. And remember- if you don’t see the book you’re looking for on our website just email us and we can get it for you at the same low bulk rate pricing. Here’s to a healthy 2010!