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Taking Charge of Diabetes, One Action Step at a Time

Diabetes patient expert and advocate Riva Greenberg has written a new book, Diabetes Do`s & How-To`s: Small yet powerful steps to take charge, eat right, get fit and stay positive. Her book serves as a guide and empowerment tool for people with diabetes, providing the action steps necessary to create healthier and happier lives.

By: John Parkinson, Clinical Content Coordinator, DiabetesCare.net

Riva Greenberg hears the concerns and confusion of fellow people with diabetes. She travels the country making presentations, conducting peer workshops, and she has intimate and frank discussions with people who are largely confused about how to manage their disease. For instance, they don`t know what they can eat and how much, or why their provider ha...