Invaluable for Diabetics
341080
This is an invaluable book for those with Diabetes. I had a previous version, but needed the most recent update. The Restaurant section is wonderful. Highly recommend it for weight loss and diabetes control.
241285
Dr. Jason Fung's book gives a framework that finally makes sense. I feel Dr. Fung has finally found the robust framework for my belief that type 2 diabetes is reversible through diet and weight loss.  I mean, out of the tens of millions diagnosed with this disease I find it hard to believe that not even 1% are able to reverse it!  It just defies normal probability.  I love that Dr. Fung's book finally brilliantly explains why we have been receiving confusing and conflicting messages. (Low carb vs. All carb, Vegan vs. Animal meat, etc.)  It's also written in a style that's easy to read, and even sometimes funny.
I'm a type 2 diabetic, diagnosed 11 months ago after my chemo treatment accelerated my condition from pre-diabetes to full-blown type 2. I was able to reduce my insulin from 2x15 units per day to just 4 units per day within 10 months. I followed a no-sugar, no white bread and no white rice diet. I became frustrated with my endocrinologist because she did not give hope.  While she did not protest when I started slowly reducing my insulin while texting all my blood glucose readings, she still told me that diabetes was incurable.  I even told her that my grandmother was able to reverse her diabetes through strict dietary discipline, but she just gave me a disbelieving look.  (Even my oncologist said that diabetes was worse because cancer was curable, but diabetes wasn't.)  Halfway through the book, last week, I unintentionally had to fast by skipping dinner because of a stomach bug. I didn't inject 4 units.  From then on, despite no insulin, my fasting blood sugars remained in the 80-90 mg/dL range.  Three days after that, I injected 2 units because I ate white rice on that day, but that was a mistake because the next day my fasting blood sugar dropped to 48!  From then on I decided not to inject anymore, not even just 2 units.  I still religiously monitor my blood sugar, of course, but so far so good.  I look forward to the day when my endocrinologist will ask me how I was able to get off insulin, after shooting down all hope.  My next consultation is in two months.
If you are a type 2 diabetic, or living with one, and if you are confused by the many theories that are out there, I highly recommend that you read this.  It will open your eyes.  You will finally make informed choices about why you can use many avenues that are available to you (ketogenic, intermittent fasting, low-carb, etc.)
4708839
I can't say enough about this book.  It has helped me to understand and control my blood sugars  I have read cover to cover and keep going back for reference.  It made me better understand about how to utilize the glycemic index to make better food choices and thus lower my blood sugars, that were previously out of control.  By using the information it contained, I worked myself off insulin and was able to rely on oral medications instead (I absolutely hate shots).  I did this under my doctors supervision, and he was highly impressed with the knowledge I had gained from reading and applying the principles in this book.
4121520
I am a primary care physician and I successfully treat diabetes and other obesity-related illnesses every single day with the sort of wheat-free low-carb advice that Dr. Davis gives here in this excellent book.  I started recommending this about 15 years ago and have seen countless patients "cure" their diabetes and stop diabetes medications with this sort of dietary modification.  Thanks Dr. Davis for such a well-written book, I recommend it to people all the time!
3122874
My 5 year old daughter was recently diagnosed with type I diabetes. A visit to her primary care doctor had a quick referral to the Barbara Davis Center in Aurora, Colorado that day, where she began to receive treatment for astronomically high blood sugar and ketones. Once the treatment was underway, our education began with their stellar doctors and nurses, and it began with this book.

The Barbara Davis Center serves 80% of Colorado's children with diabetes, and a good chunk of the world's population! It is internationally renowned and their platform for diabetes education comes straight out of this book.

Having attended our one week followup, we had the privilege of meeting Peter Chase who gave a quick speech on diabetes research, asking the parents to submit a blood sample for a current research study into the precursors of diabetes I. After that, I had a moment to thank Peter Chase for this amazing book and work. His answer was, "well, that book is 35 years of diabetes research", as if to imply that it wasn't just him, but the bottom line of millions of dollars and decades of study. He also advised that the 12th edition was going to print (as of 9-22-10).

Given that one of the top diabetes research and treatment facilities in the world uses this book as its curriculum, you can't go wrong with this one. Everything we were being taught and demonstrated came straight from this text.

While this book (or no other) is a substitute for one on one education and advice with regard to maintaining diabetes, it is the perfect augment to that education. It is unequivocally, the best.
668829
As a mother of a diabetic, I am constantly on the lookout for good tasting recipes that meet the requirements of a diabetic diet.
I've bought earlier books by Mr. Terry, so when this one appeared, I bought it, too, hoping it wouldn't be repetitious. It's not.
The number of recipes and their variety illustrate as nothing else can, that diabetes can eat well, that their diet doesn't have to be monotonous.
If you are a diabetic or cook for one, this is a must-have. It's filled with good ideas and lots of them. Importantly, Mr. Terry also provides nutritional information with the recipes so you have no doubt what you're cooking.
Highly recommended.
3289304
This Fourth Edition of the Popular "Diabetes For Dummies" is well worth the $23 price. If you're an old time Diabetic or a newcomer this book should be in your kitchen !  It is easy to read, packed with useful items, and you can't go wrong for $ 23 dollars price.  This is the 4th edition of the popular work.  It offers very useful information, known by many old-time diabetics, but most useful for newcomers.  My wife is a diabetic and refers to the book often.  The 382 pages can really help a newcomer start out on the "right foot."  The book has been updated with very up-to-date, useful information.  It's a "win-win."
3052729
I have not had this book that long and discovered it while watching a talk show talking about its content. It seemed to be the best choice for my husband because he is a diabetic and needed to have some guidance on how to rid of as many, if not all, carbs in his diet. We are not following the program word for word but are following the principles of cutting carbs out of our diets as much as possible. The results he has had has been astonishing. His blood readings have been more controlled and are staying on the lower levels when he tests himself and has gone from a 48" waist to and 46" waist in a few weeks. He is eating his 3 main meals and 2-3 snacks a day. It all keeps him satisfied and feeling full and is having less problems with his feet that have been the center of attention for he has lost part of his right foot , his big toe, due to an infection due to having diabetes and has lost all the toes on his left foot due to an infection that set into his left foot due to diabetes also. This may not be able to take any of this away but when is readings are lower he can function better and suffers less inflammation and pain that is not as controllable should he not being paying such attention to such details! This book has been the inspiration to get started in looking more closely to what he was putting into his body  and has been a pure blessing  to making a  "bad situation" workable! (This has been written by his wife and posted by her on the behalf of Scott.)
3470289
As a diabetic, and needing to loose weight, this is an excellent resource, as well as their website.  Can't life without.
4623222
I have spent a ton of money on books and magazines for diabetics, but this is the first one that is truly useful to me.  Sometimes, the author's "tell it like it is" approach hurts and seems harsh, but he tells us what we NEED to hear, not just what we WANT to hear.  The fact is, if we want to get our blood sugar under control and avoid the consequences of diabetes, we have to accept the fact that there are some foods that we MUST learn to live without.  We can't continue to play games; we fool nobody but ourselves when we try.  We certainly don't fool our bodies.  It doesn't sound easy, but he explains what he has learned himself, what he does, and why it needs to be done that way.  He doesn't just tell us we have to give things up without telling us how to compensate for those diet deletions.  He tells us how to live a satisfying life without all the refined carb foods we crave.  (Would we rather have that piece of cake or our legs?)  Then, it's up to us how to work the information he shares into our own lives.  I'm very grateful to Dennis Pollock for sharing his experiences by writing this book.  I plan to use it to get my own runaway blood sugar finally under control and I highly recommend it to other diabetics who haven't gotten their blood sugar under control yet.  Following his methods, it finally seems doable that we can get our sugar under control and, at the same time, live a happy, normal life without feeling deprived all the time.
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As a 7 year type II diabetic I've been through just about everything one in my shoes can experience.  Recently, due to my lack of desire for medication and constant monitoring I've endeavored into alternative therapies in order to reduce my issues.  After filtering through a ton of detritus I was referred to this guide by a relative who said it was an eye opener.  After digesting the information and taking the time to follow the protocols suggested I must admit that I have discovered something I thought was prior impossible:  My glucose levels are lower than they've been in years and I have been off my medication for over 5 weeks now.  I knew that big pharma wanted to keep me on the treadmill and that there was something out there to help me, but I didn't know that what this author provided could impact my life in such a huge way.

The guide itself covers everything from the details of diabetes to what one needs to do in order to prepare for a strong recovery.  He covers diet and exercise succinctly while also letting you in on his own story.  Finally, he provides something that has the chance to entirely affect your bodys chemistry in a substantial manner.  I won't provide what it is in this review but I will say that doing it has dropped my blood sugar over 50 points so far!  If anyone that buys this guide follows the authors advice and does exactly what he suggests, you may be amazed at the results youll find.  Also, everything is 100% organic; it doesnt include any drugs!

In summation, if you are a victim of diabetes and want to take back control of your physical life or just need to get a better handle on it, you cant do better than this book.  The contents inside has changed my entire perspective, giving me hope for a much more acceptable lifestyle.  I have no doubt that it will do the same for you.
1974438
This book gives SOOOO much information that is crucial to learn if you truly are desperate to improve your health and diabetes.  By learning to eat "green," within the first 6 months I lost 30 pounds and went from taking 30-35 units of insulin 2 times daily to only taking 10 units 2 times daily.  At first, it's an adjustment when you have been used to eating meats, but believe me, I feel SO much better.  I've now been "green" for 1 year, 1 month, and I will never change.  This is a lifestyle change for me, thanks for what I learned in this book and other Dr. Young's books and videos, which are confirmed by many other doctors.
625234
This is the most informative and helpful diabetes book I have read in 20 years of research. There is an enormous amount of practical information you can use every day to gain better blood sugar control and to better understand when it goes high/low and what to do about it. I strongly recommend this book to anyone with either type I or type II diabetes or to anyone who cares for someone with the disease.
4353872
This book is helpful and informative about how to eat regular foods while being diabetic. I was thrilled to see some of my favorite recipes in this book and the ones I have tried so far are delicious and easy. I was impressed to see the conversion charts in the back of the book that tell you about the sugar exchange. Knowing that we can make food recipes for the whole family without feeling like it is diet food. My kids loved the recipes I made already I don't even think they noticed the difference. Also trying new grains is something that we are told about in this book and so I will be trying Amaranth very soon. Go forth and enjoy the Diabetic cookbook and make this life change while  not sacrificing any flavor. Ultimate healthy lifestyle changed coming are you ready? Read this book and try it.
1789859
This book is something every diabetic should read.  The information is present in a clear and concise way, and there is no doubt that every diabetic would learn something from reading it.  I'm very glad that I found it.  Actually, a friend who had an earlier version of the book suggested I buy it, and I'm so glad that I did.  It's very helpful.
3297203
If you or someone you know has Diabetes, this is a great book for you. It has 11 chapters:

The Diabetes Danger & The Team That Will Help You Beat It
The Secret To Healthy Weight Loss, Diabetic Or Not
For Parents: A Warning And A Call To Action
The Eat & Beat Diabetes Pyramid
Vegetables: More Is Good, Even More Is Better
Protein: Expanding The Possiblities
Starches
Fats & Oils
Sweets
Look & Lose
Recipes For Beating Diabetes
Beating Diabetes Every Day

I love all the information in the book and the recipes are great...well, most are. I love that look yummy are Grilled Shrimp With Shaved Fennel and Roasted Wild Alaskan Halibut With Grilled Sweet Corn Succotash. A few that I don't know if I'll try are Grilled Calamari With Mediterranean Cucumber Salad and Steamed Prawns With Lemon, Seaweed & Aromatic Vegetables.

I would suggest this book to anyone who is a Diabetic or knows someone who is, or just wants to eat healthy.

*Thanks to Caitlin and FSB Associates for this review copy*
4554075
I am still amazed at the information that is contained here. I am a type II diabetic that had blood sugar problems (wild swings) until I read this and started to cut out the wheat. Amazing, now my dietician is on board and counseling others to stay away from wheat.