Great book for people who have diabetes or do not have diabetes
582275
Even though I don't have diabetes, it's a great book to have to prevent getting diabetes. it also has a great recipe.
2096670
Did book had alot of great information about diabetes and what food to eat and not to eat.  I really liked the recipes too.
1623597
It's been about 2-1/2 years since I told my pharmacist I had just got a "pre-diabetic" high blood sugar test result. He immediately offered me suggestions about changing my diet, and even loaned me his copy of this book.  After starting to read it, I bought my own, read several other books about using exercise and your diet to improve your blood sugar and cholesterol, and for 2 years now I have had normal levels of both.  If you have diabetes in your family and you don't want to get it, read this book.
4717307
Someone very close to me was recently diagnosed with diabetes but wants to try to treat and control it without drugs.  This worried me so I have been doing research on diabetes and learning a lot.  This author's books have been helping me with that.  This book, in particular, has been helpful in explaining about blood sugar and how to manage it with diet and exercise.  There are many other helpful things in here, such as natural remedies and prevention methods.  Another great book on diabetes.
811704
A friend recommended this book to me and I'm so happy they did. The author knows her subject very well and describes how undiagnosed diabetes affected her dog Willie and how the disease changed their lives. I wished I had discovered this book sooner and been able to recognize the syptoms of diabetes in my own dog, especially the section on peripheral neuropathy. I highly recommend this book for anyone with an older dog or a dog already diagnoses with diabetes.
3694539
This book really helped out alot with my new health issue of having diabetes. i learned how to read labels and what to watch out for as far as sugars and carbs
2117904
I picked up this book because two of my friends have diabetes and unless I lose weight and exercise my doctor thinks I am a very likely candidate for it as well. This book offered me the best explanation of what diabetes and pre-diabetes is and how to prevent pre-diabetes and better live with diabetes. It also offered me a practical guide on how to prepare foods for my friends who have the disease and what to eat so I won't come down with the disease.

Four criteria are important to me when I pick up a health book like this. I want it to be up to date when it comes to information, I want to explain things in a thorough but understandable fashion, I want it to be interesting enough to finish and I want it to give me practical advice on what to do to prevent or address my health problem. This book successfully addresses all the criteria.

The book has seven chapters all which lead to the next. All flow well together as a whole. The chapters are thorough so while I will attempt to summarize them I know I am leaving things out.

Chapter one looks at diabetes and pre-diabetes. It looks at everything from the causes of the disease to how it is diagnosed and talks about how both are managed. People with Pre-diabetes can, in many cases, stop the disease with simple lifestyle changes. The chapter leads directly to the second, third and fourth chapters.

Chapter two is titled "Phase One: Taking Control of Your Blood Sugar". It looks at ways of measuring blood sugar as well as ways of controlling blood sugar through eating and exercise. It explores foods that are good to eat and examines subjects like artificial sweeteners and when to eat what food.

Chapter three is titled "Phase Two: Fine Tuning Your Diet". It is a chapter that is good for anyone who wants to understand nutrition and how it affects the sugar levels in your body as well as what foods are less likely to lead to weight gain.  It looks at carbohydrates, proteins and fats. It talks about vitamins and different types of grains.  It is thorough but easy to understand.

Chapter four is titled "Phase Three: Living Your Best Life". It gives practical advice about working with your doctor. It also addresses concerns about the disease such as depression or concerns that a person can't control their diet. Most importantly, it lets the reader know that diabetes will not ruin your life.

Chapter Five looks at the drugs used to treat diabetes. It looks at cost, how the drugs work and what side effects may occur from them.

Chapter Six looks at Diabetes Friendly Meal Plans and is full of recipes that even non-diabetics can enjoy. It has some great easy recipes.

The book has three appendixes that include a diabetes management log, a list of carbohydrate counts and a 12-week fitness plan.  There is also a book index and a recipe index.

I don't have diabetes and if I learn from this book I will not get it.  When my diabetic friends come over I will now be able to offer them meals and treats that will be good for them as well as myself. I will be lending this book to them so they can learn from it as well.

This is a great book for those who care about someone with diabetes, for those leading a lifestyle that may lead to diabetes or I imagine for those who have diabetes (since I don't I can't say definitely.)
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I was in schock when my Dr. told me the news that I had Type two Diabietes. That night I went to Amzon to see what was out their for this new world I would be entering. I found it Diabiates for Dummies the perfect book for me because I was clueless. I thought it was all about sugar! Dr. Alan Rubin explains it all you and takes you step by step how you  probably got diabetes and then explains how the body works and reacts. He goes from A to Z. It's terrific. It really helped me feel better about what I had.
2686149
My husband is diabetic and the main I bought this recipe book was the fact it had diabetes-friendly recipes in it.  Have tried several of them so far and have not been disappointed AT ALL!!!
186617
I would recommend this book to my diabetic patients and caregivers. Great, clear and informative.  Makes it much easier to understand the logistics of having diabetes but also of what patients experience day to day.
3241092
I have type two diabetes and have found this book helpful.  The diet in here matches the original diet I found works best when I first got diabetes II.  I've been trying to steer from out of control sugars recently to back in control and this book has provided the insight necessary to start changing my diet back onto the right track.  Also, I would recommend following the nutrient guidelines on antioxidants that the authors give.  I would get "needles" from my polyneuropathy every time my sugars got high 200's and above.  After I started taking vitamin E along with some other antioxidant supplements, the "needles" and "burning" have almost all gone away.  (I have a mild case.)  This book is a must read!!!!!!
426002
Great book for Diabetics. I am a long time diabetic and this will help me tremendously. Everty diabetic should take the time to read this book. Thank you Dr. Shenoy for writing this book and caring about diabetics.
4042722
I started reading this book about a week ago and im so impressed with the facts and studies Dr. Neal and group of scientist etc. found with their studies. The first couple of chapters he lets you understand how type 1 and 2 diabetes work and how his program has proven to improve diabetic stability or even get rid of the disease. im 24yrs old and I just found out that i was diabetic 6 mos ago and his insights gave me so much understanding on how this disease can effect me in the long run if i don't manage my life with diabetes. My doc just gave me pamphlets, medicine, a blood monitoring machine and told me to come back in 6 mos and completely stop eating sugars and sweets. Dr. Neal educated me on this disease and taught me that i can learn how to live healthy and manage it or possibly reverse this disease. It's so expensive living with this disease and i would love to find ways to completely stop so i don't have to stress about the expenses on medicine. It's worth reading and give this program a chance, the diet is pretty strict but its strait forward. It's basically up to the person if he/she wants to take back and live a healthy fulfilling lifestyle. The book also includes many recipes that are not hard to fallow at all. Im glad there's people like Dr. Neal to dedicate this profession helping others. After, this program i would love to pass this book on to others i know living with this disease because it helped me.
335583
This is a great book if you want to really know how to lower your blood sugar! It's not filled with medical mumbo-jumbo either so it is not a 600 page book. It's straight talk from an expert about making the required changes that will get you off of medication and add years to your life. Do not buy this book if you are looking for a book that will allow you to justify sitting on your butt because you are diabetic and do nothing to change your situation. This is straight talk that may get you moving in a new direction as long as you are committed to making changes in your life. Great book, great information, I am happy to have it in my library and you will be too.
3323255
I think this book is a must for diabetics. It has all the latest findings one can rarely hear of in doctor's offices. The only thing I regret is that health centres/doctors that apply this approach to diabetes (or are aware of it) are hard to find. And also I would love to read about Dr Gabriel Cousens' experience with type-one diabetic children. (I bought this book because I want to support and help my diabetic daughter). Apart from this, the book is great, useful and the author is very knowledgeable about this topic.
237720
My aunt is diabetic, and has been for as long as I can remember. "The Diabetes Book" has provided me with a plethora of information on diabetic cooking, misconceptions about the disease, and really helps the "average Joe (or Jane)" understand what the disease truly entails.

Regardless of age or diabetic standing, I highly suggest this book to everyone.
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This is not a book purely written for diabetics or pre-diabetics only. In fact, this book is about healthy eating  that anyone interested in having great health and longevity should get a copy. Together with another&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/diabetic-cookbook/dp/B0094XE2HQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">diabetic cookbook</a>&nbsp;designed for desserts that I recently read, these 2 books are great healthy resources you must have in your library.

Particularly on this book, it is easy to read with practical information you can use to make your own healthy diet. Jamie makes everything as simple as she can and even explain the process of diet planning. This is what I like because when you understand the principles, you can easily apply it to other ingredients to make diabetic friendly meals.

This informative book shows you the "hows" in terms of lifestyle, while the cookbook (with 60 diabetic friendly dessert recipes) shows you the "hows" in term of foods preparation. They compliment each other.

Definitely recommend these 2 books for those with diabetes concern or those interested to eat well and stay healthy.