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clear and informative
Easy to read and understand.The best I have read so far on diabetes and the GI.

New Glucose Revolution
I'm enjoying reading through this book.I hope it helps me in selecting foods which will improve my health.

Excellent infomation and easy to understand
This book gives a whole new perspective on how to eat correctly to control blood sugar.Whether you are pre-diabetic (as I am), gestational diabetic, type I diabetic, or type II diabetic (as hubby is)...the information is in here for the taking!Being a Cajun, I don't care much for most of the recipes in here, but the information is worth its weight in gold...you won't regret getting this book and you will use it for life.If you get only one book on diabetes, get this one!

Some helpful info!
This book has some helpful info but I was looking for a book with the complete glycemic index for all foods and this does not have that.

I agree with B Real
I agree with "B Real".The brand names mentioned in the tables are very useful if you live in Australia.The authors also seem to think that aspartame and sucralose are harmless and stevia is bad.They should read "Sweet Deception" by Joseph Mercola and "Excitotoxins, The Taste That Kills" by Russell Blaylock. ... Read more

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LET BOB GREENE HELP YOU TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR HEALTH AND CLAIM THE LIFE YOU DESERVE!BOB GREENE has helped millions of Americans become fit and healthy with his life-changing Best Life plan. Now, for the first time, Oprah’s trusted expert on diet and fitness teams up with a leading endocrinologist and an expert dietitian to offer a Best Life program tailored to the needs of people with diabetes and pre-diabetes. Coping with the unique challenges of living with these conditions can feel like a full-time job, but The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes gives you a gradual, three-phase plan designed to improve your blood sugar and stave off heart disease, neuropathy, and other diabetes- and pre-diabetes-related conditions. Whether you are controlling your disease simply with diet and exercise, taking drugs orally, or need injected insulin, this comprehensive volume gives you all the information you need to stay healthy and motivated. Detailed but flexible meal plans take the guesswork out of eating, and recipes for budget- and family-friendly dishes come with complete nutritional analyses. Extensive reference sections, including a complete guide to diabetes drugs and a chart of the carbohydrate value of foods, give you quick answers you can trust, while a log for tracking your blood sugar readings, exercise, diet, and medication helps you stay organized without hassle or added expense.

With The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes, you won’t have to let your life be defined by your diagnosis. ... Read more

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A Good Guide
The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes is a terrific book I wish I'd had 15 years ago, before I was diagnosed with Type II Diabetes. I might not have wound up with the disease if I'd had this information in the Pre-Diabetic stage. I recommend every Type II Diabetic buy and read this book.

Easy to read, with practical plan to be followed.
I've entered into the pre-diabetic range for the last two years, and I've managed my diet and exercise to avoid getting into diabetes. Besides getting the routine semi-annual lab blood testing, I also purchase the do-it-yourself glucose tester to monitor my blood sugar on monthly basis.

Over the past two years, I read some books about diabetes. Comparing with other books that I read, this book offers a useful, sensible approach to deal with this problem. The strategies outlined here are workable and the information is well presented. The author understands that no one can make every needed changes all at once, so he encourages readers to takes steps in several phases. Also, the various meal plan examples in this book are reasonable....while meal plans on some other books tend to be out of ordinary of what most people will regularly make and eat....their meal plans are either too fancy for everyday meals, or expensive for everyday meals.

In summary, this is a book worth reading and keeping.

Solid, practical information well presented
I am prediabetic and am struggling to turn things around.This book offers a useful, sensible approach to dealing with this problem.I learned more about understanding my blood glucose tests than I did working with a diabetes educator.The recipes are nice.The suggestions for becoming more active are gently approached for those struggling with exercise. I read many diet and nutrition books -- this is one I will keep and refer to many times.

Eat Less, Move More!
Follow the recommnedations in this book to save your life! Or at least to improve the quality of it.It's time to get serious. A start is to read this no-nonsense, well-organized book on the subject.

The strategies outlined here are workable, and the information is well presented.

The information in this book is life saving.

Great Book
This book is very thorough and easy to read and understand.Everything you need to know to live a healthy life with diabetes. ... Read more

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Now, it's even easier for readers to reduce, or even eliminate, dependency on insulin and oral drugs. Dr. Whitaker has created more than 200 delicious, kitchen-tested recipes, from appetizers to entrees, side dishes, desserts, and more. With full nutritional breakdowns provided, it's never been simpler for readers to manage their diabetes. ... Read more

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It really seems to work
I recently ordered this cookbook for my husband who has early-onset diabetes. His bloodsugar slowly started to rise. Then we got this book and my husband started to cook, going strictly by this book. (I like it that he is cooking now too, I always had to do it before and I was really getting tired of cooking after 46 years) He started a little over 2 weeks ago and his bloodsugar went from in the 140s down to 113 and 110, he measures it once a week. It never was that low before! I hope he will keep on using it. Now he even wants to bake a cake, he has never baked a cake in his life, never even wanted to eat much cake, that's the opposite of me. I eat that way now too even though I don't have it. I hope to loose some weight from it. It doesn't taste the greatest but it's not too bad. I can see that it could reverse diabetes, he just has to stay with it.
Two days later : Well the cake did not turn out very good, it was made with 1/3 c whole wheat flour and 1 tablespoon baking powder !! That can't be, has to be a mistake. He also used salt- substitute instead of salt, for the dough, this time it should have been the real salt. I think he doesn't want to bake anymore cakes. It was the apple cake in the book.

easy recepies
this book is easy to follow and I was able to get the sugar substitute at the local health food store.
color pictures of the completed food would be nice.

Reversing Diabetes
I found out about this marvelous book by watching a video on youtube.com.
As with most books I buy I found it on Amazon.com and the price was of
course quite right. The book is very well documented with many studies
and practical sense recipes, etc.,.
I am very happy with this purchase.

Delicious and Practical
This is a great book if you are cooking for someone with diabetes (including yourself)and are interested in food that is delicious and "normal".I've tried MANY of these recipes; they are great!Not only will you eat well, but you'll learn a lot about how to cook in a way that supports good health, whether diabetic or not. Everyone in your family will love the food.This book is the practical companion to Reversing Diabetes, also by Julian Whitaker, M.D. -- an excellent educational book that gives you the WHY behind this approach to healthy food prep to support health (especially for diabetics).

Reversing Diabetes Cookbook
This book is excellent. The recipes are balanced, nutritious and great tasting. I don't even miss the sugar that I would normally use in most of them. ... Read more

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Diabetes has become a seemingly unstoppable national epidemic, affecting more than twenty million Americans. Conventional wisdom calls it incurable, but renowned Dr. Gabriel Cousens counters that claim with this breakthrough book. There Is a Cure for Diabetes lays out a three-week plan for reversing the negative genetic expression of diabetes to a physiology of health and well-being. Dr. Cousens’s method, widely tested at his famous Tree of Life centers, is to reset the DNA through green juice fasting and a 100% organic, nutrient-dense, vegan, low-glycemic, low-insulin-scoring, and high-mineral diet of living foods in the first twenty-one days. Both practical and inspirational, the book explains how to abandon the widespread “culture of death”–symbolized by addictive junk food–that fosters diabetes in favor of a more natural, nurturing approach. The program renders insulin and related medicines unnecessary within four days as the blood sugar drops to normal levels; and the diabetic shifts into a non-diabetic physiology within two weeks. The third week focuses on live-food preparation, featuring 100 delicious raw recipes. Dr. Cousens emphasizes regular consultations, monitoring blood chemistries, and emotional support, and includes a one-year support program to help maintain a diabetes-free life. ... Read more

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Ideas wonderful, raw does cure diabetes, writing is scattered
Dr. Gabriel Cousens should be celebrated now as one of the most ingenious doctors of our time! Other physicians should all be required to study his findings. Dr. Cousens is obviously a genius and could benefit from a well-organized and practical editor (probably female mind - no offense intended). The book is a bit scattered and no real layout of food ideas organized to follow easily. I was 100% raw for over a year when I got the book, so I already had a pretty good understanding of practical implementation. Still I found it difficult to incorporate an improved regimen from this book (my reason for the purchase). I can say that my diabetes has all but vanished (from 9.0 A1C with meds. to 6.1 A1C without meds). My heartburn is gone for good, all my bloodwork is great, and I don't catch colds or flu anymore.

SPANISH VERSION AVAILABLE.
About this book. Excellent. Just like the other reviews.

For those who would prefer to read the book in Spanish, please google "Hay una Cura para laDiabetes - Gabriel Cousens". You should find it in his Tree of Culture Store online.

Happy reading.

Type 2 Diabetes Book Review
The book was for my wife.We could not find it at any bookstore.Thank you for such prompt, wonderful service.The book is a gem and my wife is learning many new things.

Eating Patterns for Highly Motivated People
This technical book offers helpful advice in reducing weight and blood sugar levels.On the other hand, Dr. Cousens' plan is extreme, expensive and confusing.As other reviewers noted, not many people could subsist on the Tree of Life program, at least not without help from the costly Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center.The book does include beneficial information, such as beanpod tea use and lists of essential foods, juices, herbs, vitamins and minerals.Take that information and practice as diligently as possible.Personally I find the book's rigid regimen near impossible to maintain, at least to the levels Dr. Cousens requires.I have found a more do-able diet/lifestyle approach by reading and following the free advice of David Mendosa at [...].This website is crammed full of useful information trying to achieve the same goals as Dr. Cousens' book--but it's easier to understand and practice in real life.

like a good habit - hard to form and easy to live with
I recommend this book for anyone dealing with blood sugar problems.Its one of those books you read and than refer to many times.I've recommended it to 6 or 8 people already and I haven't even finished it yet.Its a really good book. ... Read more

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One-of-a-kind heart-healthy cookbook created especially for people with diabetes

Diabetes puts people at a very high risk of having a heart attack or stroke. To address this problem, the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association have written a heart-healthy cookbook for people with diabetes. It's truly a one-of-a-kind cookbook packed with delicious recipes people will truly enjoy! Every recipe is low fat and lower in carbohydrates--and tastes great.

Recipes include everything from appetizers and breakfasts to dinners and desserts. With cardiovascular disease ranking number one on the list of diabetes-related complications, this is the must-have cookbook for anyone who wants to pump up his or her heart health! And it's great for people who don't have diabetes, too.

Delicious yet nutritious recipes include:

• Loaded Baked Potato Soup
• Deep South Shrimp Gumbo
• Swedish Meatballs
• Devil's Food Cupcakes
• Angel Food Trifle
• And many more

Customer Reviews (23)

Great Cookbook
I don't do much cooking and don't particularly like to cook but I've found these recipes fairly easy and very tasty and best of all they have ingredients that are easily found at the local grocery store.It's smaller than most cookbooks so you don't feel like you're weight training with it.I'd give it 5 stars but it's a cookbook so the most I can manage is 4. Highly recommend it.

Indefensibly bad
If you like iceberg lettuce and fish sticks and think that Italian parsley and cilantro are interchangeable in a salsa recipe, then you might like this cookbook. For the rest of us, it's another one that carries the AHA and ADA approval imprints, which blows the credibility of any cookbook that does for me. Try the EatingWell one.

One of the best cookbooks!
I really like the recipes in this book. Easy to follow and make. Everything I have tried has been very good.One of the best cookbooks I have found for both diabetes and heart healthy meals.

Devil's Food Cupcakes are Divine!
I bought this as a gift for my mom, who is a diabetic/heart patient, for her birthday.I decided to use the Devil's Food Cupcake recipe to make her birthday cake.YUM!My whole family (including hubby, teenager, and picky 9 year old) thought it was great and didn't think it tasted at all like a special diet recipe.Two weeks after ordering this for my mom, I myself found out that I'm pre-diabetic and will be ordering myself a copy of this book very soon.

Great Recipes
This book is full of great recipes whether you have diabetes or not. I have many many favorite recipes from this book. Most are easy to prepare.
Great book and I would highly recommend it. ... Read more

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What diabetics must know about fast food
This is the most complete and easy-to-use fast food guide forpeople with diabetes, pre-diabetes, heart disease, and weightchallenges. Along with nutrition information, this book providesthe skills and strategies you need to create healthy meals in 13of the most popular fast-food restaurants in America.

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Fast Food Doesn't Have to Mean Fast Fat
In today's fast-pace world, it seems impossible to totally avoid fast food, no matter how much I would like to.Whether rushing to out-of-town football games after work or helping my son with a school project, I sometimes find myself with only two choices ... eat fast food or don't eat at all.Sound familiar to anyone?

Guide to Healthy Fast-Food Eating to the rescue!This second edition book, endorsed by the American Diabetes Association, will help you make smarter choices when fast food is your only option.While helpful for everyone, this book should be in every diabetic's pocket (or pocketbook).In addition to nutrition facts for the most popular fast-food restaurants in America, this book provides tips for diabetes-related dining dilemmas.I wish we would have had it two years ago, when my dad (a 50 year diabetic) passed out cold in a restaurant because he had administered his diabetes medication too long before our meal.Tips for prevention of these sorts of disasters are included in the chapter, Restaurant Dilemmas and Diabetes.

In each of the chapters offering food selections at thirteen different restaurants, the author gives us the "light and lean" choice, as well as the "healthy `n' hearty" choice.Evaluated on calories, percent of calories from fat, total milligrams of cholesterol, and total milligrams of sodium, the difference between the two lies in the calories."Healthiest Bets" are marked with a checkmark.A chart of selections gives you the "skinny" on anything else you'd like to know about, such as amounts of saturated fat, sodium, total fat, and exchanges.

If you're like me, and you sometimes have to make a choice between no food or fast food, this book belongs in your handbag or briefcase, right beside your copy of Eat This, Not That.Fast food doesn't have to mean fast fat ... you just "need the facts, ma'am."

The only reason I gave it four stars instead of five is because I wish it included more restaurants.

ADA Guide to Healthy Fast Food Eating
This is too complicated for me to decide what is best.I am sorry that I brought this book.

Fast food guide
This is a very good book, and it has guided me in finding healthy choices in fast food places. But it might be better to just get the guide to healthy restuarant eating. That one is more thourough.

It IS possible to consume fast food and remain healthy
Any with diabetes, pre-diabetes or heart problems as well as those seeking an easy pocket-sized guide to better eating will welcome GUIDE TO HEALTHY FAST-FOOD EATING, which is packed with over 1,500 menu items from the 13 largest fast-food chains complete with nutrition charts, exchanges, serving sizes, and insights on common pitfalls. It IS possible to consume fast food and remain healthy, with the aid of this guide - and any public library lending collection strong in healthy lifestyle presentations will find GUIDE TO HEALTHY FAST-FOOD EATING a popular pick.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch

Complete Guide to Carb counting
This book really explains carb counting and all that goes with it. It has helped me plan my meals since I was diagnosed with diabetes ... Read more

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CONTROL YOUR DIABETES BY TARGETING THE TRUE CULPRIT:STARCH

The author of the popular The Glycemic-Load Diet reveals his revolutionary method for keeping blood sugar stable for life.

In this groundbreaking book, Dr. Rob Thompson, a preventive cardiologist and champion of glycemic-load science, brings you an easy-to-follow, low-starch diet-and-exercise program that promises to stabilize blood sugar in just seven days. Dr. Thompson has changed the way we think about treating diabetes—and kept his own under control for ten years—with his focus on starch, not sugar, as the number-one cause behind this chronic condition.

Dr. Thompson offers hope for the millions of diabetes sufferers who follow their doctors' orders to the letter yet see their diabetes steadily worsen. In six easy steps, you will learn to eliminate the harmful effects of dietary starch and keep your blood sugar levels perfect while enjoying satisfying amounts of delicious food (including chocolate!).

The Low-Starch Diabetes Solution gives you:

• An innovative program that challenges current ADA guidelines—not available in any other book
• Tips on starch-free cooking and easy-to-make low-starch recipes by Dana Carpender, author of the bestselling 15-Minute Low-Carb Recipes
• A seven-day, easy-to-follow menu plan
• A way to lose weight, regain vitality, and reduce medication

ROB THOMPSON, M.D., is a board-certified cardiologist in private practice who has counseled patients with high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease for more than twenty-five years. He is the author of The New Low-Carb Way of Life, The Glycemic-Load Diet, and The Glycemic-Load Diet Cookbook. Thompson resides in Seattle, WA.

Cover design: Rebecca Silvers
Cover photograph: David Murray and Jules Selmes/Getty ... Read more

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A GREAT BOOK
THIS BOOK IS ONE OF THE MOST COMMON SENSE HEALTH BOOKS OF LATELY.THE INFORMATION IS ALMOST COMMON SENSE IN THAT WE CAN CLEARLY SEE THE REASONING PRESENTED IN THIS BOOK JUST BY LOOKING AROUND AT THE EVER INCREASING ILLS OF OUR SOCIETY. WHILE WRITTEN TO BENEFIT DIABETICS AND THOSE ON THEIR WAY THERE,IT IS GOOD FOR ALL OF US. NO HYPE, HOAX OR BIG PROMISES,JUST COMMON SENSE NUTRITIONAL , MEDICALLY PROVEN ADVICE. THIS BOOK SHOULD NOT BE INCLUDED WITH THE LOW CARB DIET CRAZE,BECAUSE IT IS NOT A FAD.SEE, YOUR GRANDMA WAS RIGHT, WATCH OUT FOR THEM STARCHES!

Best Explanation Ever
I finally understand the relationship between carbohydrates and starch to my overall well-being. Dr. Thompson not only provides a layman's explanation of the glycemic index but gave me the tools to determine what foods to avoid or at least eat in moderation. i am not a diabetic but if I were, I would commit this book to memory.

Fabulous book!!!!!
For the first time I understand why I have problems keeping the weight off!! This book was a revelation to me. What I really appreciated was that Dr. Thompson writes in a way that I could understand. It is the only diet that I have been able to follow and it works!!

Modern Atkins

10 years ago I lost 100lbs using Dr Atkin's low carb books and felt great. I then met and married my dear husband, moved to America, had children and several miscarriages, partook of the terribly sweet foods and excessive portion sizes until last Oct. I had gone to the doctor for a knee problem and discovered my BP was high. I was horrified, knowing I was overweight again by some 50lbs, and expected to have a heart attack immediately. That visit was a true blessing as it was the shock I needed to change my health again. I went back to Atkins, started riding my bike, mounted on an indoor trainer since we have snowy winters, 30mins 5 times a week. After 3 days once again I was feeling so much better, sleeping better, had more energy.I came to Amazon looking for any updated Atkins/low carb books and found Rob Thompson's book. I confess I got it from the library to read but then bought it for my Dad, who has type 2 diabetes and he thinks it great too! It is less severe than Atkins, which I believe makes it more doable long term. He explains things very easily and has really added modern findings since Atkins day as far as how foods affect your blood sugar levels. I have been on his way of eating etc for 3 months and lost 12lbs and several inches.I would encourage you to record your measurements rather than rely solely on your scales. My blood pressure is now normal and so are my cholestrol numbers.I would not hesitate to recommend this book and his others to you, even if you are not struggling with weight issues.

A real eye opener and a big help
For years I've been concentrating on a low or NO sugar diet but that didn't stop me from eating bread, rolls,pasta and potatoes. Dr. Thompson's book has shed light on the importance of concentrating on a NO STARCH or low starch diet to control or prevent diabetes. I thought that would be impossible for me.But I found, that as the days went by on my diet,my cravings for starchy foods abated.NOW, after a few weeks, I don't miss bread at all.I lost 16 pounds.Of course I also follow a strict exercise plan.I do pushups and walk 40 minutes a day.Dr. Thompson's book offers good advice on coping with controlling blood glucose levels.My readings are normal.My doctor is pleased with my diet plan.And I find that I can eat fruit and even ice cream and still keep my sugar levels down.
This isn't rocket science.A lot of what's in this book has been known by doctors for years.But this book is surprisingly easy to read and understand.And it offers recipes to add a little variety to your diet. I highly recommend this book.It changed my life and I hope it helps others as well. ... Read more

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The fun and easy way® to eat a well-balanced diabetic diet

Want to create healthy meals that are diabetic friendly? This revised and updated third edition of Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies shows you how easy it can be to manage diabetes through diet, including the latest information on diabetes testing, monitoring, and maintenance, as well as delicious new recipes and nutritional information. This edition also includes a new section that focuses on vegetarian dishes and a new chapter on encouraging a Type 1 diabetic child to eat properly.

• Features changes in fat, carbohydrate and protein recommendations that parallel the recommendations of the American Diabetes Association regarding meal plans
• Includes new ideas about restaurant eating, including new menu items at fast food locations as well as revised tips on food shopping and setting up the diabetic kitchen
• Offers 100+ new and revised diabetic recipes

Complete with ways to involve children in meal planning and preparation, Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies will help you improve your diet and your health!Amazon.com Review
If you or a family member has diabetes, food preparation may seem like a chore or a deprivation. What can you cook that tastes good and fits the diabetes guidelines? The authors of Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies, diabetes expert Alan Rubin (who also wrote Diabetes for Dummies) and registered dietician Fran Stach, have come up with dishes that will please not just the person with diabetes but the whole family. The diabetes diet is healthy for all of us, and if we can make it taste good, we all benefit.

That's where this book shines. The 112 recipes are as creative and tasty as they are healthy, yet most take a half hour or less of preparation (plus cooking time). Recipes include Soy Waffles, Crispy Corn French Toast, Portobello Paté, Carrot Soup with Leek and Blood Orange, Mango Tortilla Salad, Oriental Beef and Noodle Salad, and Spaghetti Squash with Fresh Basil, plus a variety of fish, meat, and poultry entrées. Some of the recipes were created by chef Denise Sharf; others were contributed by gourmet restaurants. All recipes include nutritional information: calories, protein, carbohydrates, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, fiber, sodium, and exchanges.

Diabetes Cookbook for Dummies is more than a compilation of recipes. The book also gives guidelines for "what, when, and how much" to eat, including tips for visualizing portions (an ounce of meat is the size of a matchbox; an ounce of cheese is the size of a domino; a medium potato is the size of a computer mouse). You'll get shopping and cooking tips and illustrated food-preparation steps to help novice cooks.

Like the whole For Dummies line, the style is simple, friendly, clever, and sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, such as, "Don't go to a paint store and expect to get thinner there." -- Joan Price ... Read more

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Diabetes for Dummies
I never write reviews, but, since I decided to return it, but found shipping would have been almost as much as the book itself, I'm stuck with an item that is usless to me. I was very displeased with this book. It called for eating sugar and starches not healthy for diabetics. Makes no common sense!

great book
I like how it explain diabetes and what i can do to you.the foods you can and shouldnt eat. it's full of great recipes and great imformation.

Not as good as I thought it would be.
The book is okay. Not very detailed or in-depth. A lot of generalities. Would I buy it again or recommend it to others? No. It just doesn't live up to the "Dummies" series.

good for a beginner
my sister just developed Diabetes so I got this for her, have been reading it myself and writing notes to help her
should do the job, would like to see more recipes and more on menu planning

Very Helpful!!
This book is a good source of information for a person newly diagnosed with Diabetes.I recommend it!! ... Read more

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The right foods, in the right amounts
The right foods, in the right amounts, with the right kind of preparation is a key element in the treatment and control of diabetes. In Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine, culinary expert Betty Marks (herself an insulin dependent diabetic for 26 years) has compiled a superb collection of easy-to-make, diabetic diet appropriate, thoroughly delicious dishes that are especially appropriate for people with little or no time available for meal preparation. From Cucumber Buttermilk Soup (cooking time: 0, preparation time: 10 minutes); Crabmeat Salad (cooking time: 0, preparation time: 15 minutes); and Fusili with Sun-Dried Tomatoes (cooking time: 15 minutes, preparation time: 15 minutes); to Almond Rice (cooking time: 15 minutes, preparation time: 5 minutes); Sesame Bread (cooking time: 20 minutes, preparation time: 10 minutes); and Coffee Cream Pudding (cooking time: 0 minutes, preparation time: 25 minutes), Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine is a welcome and ardently recommended addition to any diabetes sensitive cookbook collection.

Light & Easy Diabetes Cuisine
This cookbook is awesome!The recipe Crunchy Chicken Bake was so easy to make!It was wonderful eating too! My friends enjoyed the meal as well! My friends didn't even know that the recipe was for a diabetic!All the ingredients are easily found in the grocery store!I can't wait to try even more recipes! Thank you so much! ... Read more

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Seller was timely
The seller got this to me promptly, but life has intervened so I haven't had a chance to get to this book and really read it.

GI Values
This book gives many products that are available to any one wanting to
use the GI Diet for health and weight control.

Shoppers Guide to GI Values
While not as comprehensive as some of the other books in the series, it gives a good, basic explaination of what the GI is about.It's small enough to toss into my handbag on grocery day and for the price I thought it was a good value.

Rating the New Glucose Revolution Guide
I have just started a low glycemic index diet, and needed a guide to go by on ratings for gly. index of food. I really looked forward to getting this book. I was somewhat dissapointed when I couldn't find certain foods in the guide. I also have not heard of "President's Choice, Blue Moon" products. Is there a reason that it has to be stated on every product they sell? I realize that this product is probably popular in what ever country that this book is written in, Australia, or maybe Canada. Otherwise, I do use this book on a daily basis to look up the gly. index number for the foods on my diet...or if they aren't on my diet.
Thank you. [...]

The NewGlucose Rivolution: Shopper's GI Values 2010
I bought this book at Amazon.com for an extra listing of low and high glycemic index foods.It has over 1300 listed food. The book helps you understand the Glycemic Index, low GI eating and shopping and also eating out.There is almost everything to help you. ... Read more

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An experienced physician offers a groundbreaking technique for diabetics that examines the relationship between obesity and adult-onset diabetes and provides a step-by-step process by which patients can readjust their sugar levels to normal. 25,000 first printing. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (95)

dibaetes book
not much different than most...diets, etc...thought there would be a comprehenisve plan plus cho counting charts....really quite dissappointed....felt like I spent my money for nothing....

8 stars out of 5
fantastic book from a guru
got my a1c to 5.2 and think it will be 4.6 next time
recommend for anyone with diabetes, IGT or just anyone who doesnt want to die of a heart attack in 10-20 years time

websites to recommend in the same vein are:
hyperlipid.com
paleonu.com
bloodsugar101.com
heartscanblog.blogspot.com

do yourself a favour and get the book

A must read for diabeiics as well as those who are presently Hyporglycemic
This book is an outstanding resource and treatment guide for those suffering from Diabetes. It can dramatically prevent secondary complications from poorly regulated blood glucose levels. A must read for newly diagnosed diabetics and long term diabetics. Peter Germano Ph.DTAGS;Clinically informative,provides alternatives to information and dietary plans that are archaic and ineffective.

Great Book!
Dr. Bernstein's book is a great roadmap for Type II diabetics to follow. The only negative is his promulgation of artifical sweetners, which are very toxic. I hope in a future book he would consider promoting natural healthy alternatives such as Stevia.

"GOLD STANDARD" on diabetes management


Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution
Dr Richard K... Bernstein
2007 Revised version of 1997 book

Dr Bernsteins Diabetes Solution (Paperback)
1997

Left me first say that this is the best book on Diabetes that I have ever read.Because of this book, I went from an average blood sugar count of close to 200 mg/dl to closer to 100 mg/dl IN A WEEK'S TIME.While I am not a medical doctor I would say that this is the "GOLD STANDARD" on diabetes management.In fact, I intend to try to convince my doctor at the VA to read it.By reading it you could:
1st add years to your life
2nd save your toes from amputation
3rdsave your feet from amputation

And, in my opinion, prevent:
- Alzheimer's
- Kidney failure, and kidney dialysis, plus avoid
- Neuropathy and
- Blindness
All for less than $25.00.I'd say it was worth the price.

Here's some of what you can get:

PART ONE
Before You Start

1) Diabetes, the Basics
2) Tests. Baseline Measures of Your Disease and Risk Profile
3) Your Diabetic Tool Kit.Supplies you will need and where get them
4) How and when to measure blood sugar
5) The laws of small numbers
6) Establishing a Treatment Plan: The Basic Treatment Plans and How We Structure Them.

PART TWO
Treatment

1)The Basic Food Groups, or much of what you have been taught about diet is probably wrong.





I can't recommend this book high enough.I recommend it for anyone with Type I or II diabetes or even insulin resistance,

GunnerSeptember, 2009




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Eat peanut butter every day and lose all the weight you want!

The amazing plan that lets you
Lose weight * Lower your cholesterol * Slash your risk of heart disease and diabetes

Slim down with your favorite comfort food!

Peanut butter not only tastes great, it's also very good for you. You can eat it every day and still lose weight! Many health-conscious dieters have shied away from this tempting treat, but new studies show that peanut butter can actually lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes and help you shed unwanted pounds. And because The Peanut Butter Diet is so satisfying, those who follow it may be more successful at slimming down than those who choose a traditional low-fat diet.

Dig in and discover:

* 50 fast-and-fabulous recipes
* 4 weeks of delicious, super-easy meal plans
* A day-by-day diet you can stick to-- even when you're eating out
* Fitness strategies to boost your metabolism and decrease body fat
* Special tips and treats for the whole family
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Customer Reviews (13)

a big disappointment
I love peanut butter so thought this would be great.I sat down and went through the whole book the same day it arrived.Then I closed it, put it in the bookcase and it hasn't been opened since.

Talking Peanut Alert
Dr. Peanut asked me to post this review.He has nothing against people eating peanuts, but he noticed that the book failed to mention the difference between the kinds of peanuts that people can eat (and should, as the doctor can explain) and the Talking Peanuts, which he hopes no one eats anymore."Please," he says, "think of the suffering!" Nutty to Meet You! Dr. Peanut Book #1

Very tasty
The recipes are easy, quick, and the food is really tasty.And I'm actually losing weight.I've never eaten such healthy foods.My only complaint is that the book is cheaply made so it is difficult to keep it open to the correct page.

not what I expected
This is ok, don't get me wrong but it isn't what I expected which is probably more my own fault than anyone else's.

not written with care
This book must have been thrown together quickly:In the area that gives the menus, with page numbers for different recipes, the page numbers are often wrong:Peanut Butter Bagel is on page 203 (not 000), PB&J on Rye is on page 201, not 202.I feel ripped off.Elizabeth in McKeesport ... Read more

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Never received my order.
I have not received this book yet. I also have not received several CD's I had ordered. Where are they? The only CD I've received so far is Susan Boyle's new CD. Please track my orders.

Very Informative
This book is one of the most informative books I've ever read on diabetes.Very informative and definitely recommend.

Great Diabetic Resource
Best book I've ever seen for Diabetes info.I've been an RN for 30 years, but this book taught me some important new things.You need this book, if you have a family history of Diabetes !

Great Information!
I picked up this book per the recommendation of a nurse who works for the wellness division of my health insurance company. She was quite correct in this book tells you everything you need know about the causes and treatment of Diabetes.After reading the book, I had a much better understanding of what was happening in my body and my stress level went down considerably.

Very easy to read and informative
I found, having prediabetes myself, the book to be very informative. After being diagnosed with prediabetes I was told to no longer eat sugar. No information was given to me about diabetes and how to avoid getting it. This book explained all of that to me. When you have prediabetes you have the opportunity to reverse it if you acquire the right information and follow it. Had I not found this book I would probably have diabetes today. This book teaches you how to choose the proper treatments, how to check your sugar levels and when, what tests are needed to aid you in your journey, what complications can arise due to low and high sugar levels and how to notice them and treat them, what food to eat, how much exercise you need, and just about everything in between. Whether your looking for information to aid you in helping your diabetes or to prevent you from becoming a diabetic this book is for you! ... Read more

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"Worldwide diabetes epidemic predicted."-- Reuters, Semptember 8, 1998

Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the United States, and many of the 2,200 people in the United States diagnosed with diabetes each day are unaware they have it until major complications arise.Prevention and treatment of diabetes have become an urgent priority, as the global diabetes have a serious impact on the aging American population.Particularly alarming is type 2, or "late-onset" diabetes, a chronic illness that impairs the body's ability to use the insulin it produces to regulate blood sugar levels.In The Diabetes Cure, Vern Cherewatenko, M.D., has developed an innovative program to cure type 2 diabetes using HCA--hydroxycitric acid--to enhance the effectiveness of the body's own insulin.

HCA is an herbal compound found naturally in the brindle berry and is sold over the counter.Taken in conjunction with the mineral chromium, HCA can improve your body's response to insulin without resorting to some of the "harder" and more expensive glucose-control drugs on the market. Best of all, there are no side effects.Dr. Cherewatenko counts HCA and chromium consumption as one of the nine steps to curing diabetes--others presented and discussed comprehensively in the book include exercise, stress reduction, healthy eating habits, and frequent doctor visits.

Dr. Cherewatenko also provides important warning signs that can help prevent diabetes in those determined to be at highest risk.And if you alreadyhave the disease, he will show you how to halt it'sprogression and possibly reverse its debilitating effects.With the aid of the nine simple steps outlined in The Diabetes Cure, you can beat diabetes and get your health in order. ... Read more

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Cure or Remission?
First, let me start by saying I haven't read this book YET. I have looked through it and believe it has a lot of valuable information so it's on my reading list.

As a RN who works with diabetics, I'm always looking for healthier ways to help them. The standard protocols do not work and the American Diabetic Association allows foods that should never be considered as part of a healthy diet. Additionally, when a diabetic ends up on dialysis, they have a renal diet that's not exactly compatible with a diabetic diet. It's very frustrating.

I also work with very poor people who sometimes have a challenge buying groceries, let alone supplements. I continue to believe the solution is to teach prevention EARLY. Doctors are still way behind the curve in identifying and intervening with PREDIABETICS. If we had more identification and "treatment" of prediabetics, we could slow down or prevent the onset in a significant portion of people.

I agree with one reviewer - not sure you can say CURED. To me, cured means you can eat anything you want - even a Snickers bar - and your blood sugars will remain normal. Once you have diabetes, I don't believe that's ever possible.

I do believe you can have a REMISSION and maintain remission through diet and lifestyle changes.I've done that with many of my patients - and not by using the ADA guidelines. I've had patients who were told they will always be on insulin come off insulin and even oral hypoglycemics. Their blood sugars, triglycerides and cholesterol return to normal. It takes time and work - you must, must, must change your lifestyle.

Another issue not many practitioners address that can contribute to elevated blood sugars are medications, pain, inflammation, parasites and so on.Sometimes even a "cure" is simply treating the symptoms. But, this is where lifestyle changes are so critical as they can begin addressing the root cause of a problem.

We also must begin a pardigm shift in our thinking: while diabetes is a disease, it is still a symptom of something awry in the body and we must begin asking WHAT and WHY?

I'm so frustrated with the system in our country and poor people's inability to do the things that will truly help them that I'm considering starting a nonprofit to allow me to do those things. It's important to educate people but if they don't have the tools or the money to buy the tools, it does them no good.

The information in this book and others like it is an excellent place to start.

Good reference book
I am currently reading this book and it seems to be very good. I don't know if it is truly a cure but the recommendations seem to be on target.

The Diabetes Cure Review
Book was really out of date when it came to the facts it represented in the book (published in 1999). Not sure that the current thought agrees with the use of the supplement as effective for dealing with diabetes.However, the principles of low carbohydrates, exercise, etc. are timeless and very helpful to the newly diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes.Seller was great on sending it on time.

The Diabetes Cure:A Natural Plan...
Excellent.This book is easy to read and contains common sense medical advice that embraces an integrative approach to healing.Written by an M.D., even the most conservative patient can be confident that the recommendations in this book are based on long term trials and personal case studies of the author himself, and his patients.In other words, this was not written by some New Age guru or quack selling snake oils.Dr. Cherewatenko does not sell anything but does include a list of Consumer Reports' Top 8 glucometers in his book, as well as specific supplements by brand name that he recommends.I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in improving their overall health.

Cut My Insulin Use By 33 Percent!! So far. . .
IF YOU GET ANY BOOK FOR DIABETES, GET THIS ONE!!!
I have had Type 2 Diabetes for over twenty-five years, I take
five Prescription Drugs, two types of Insulin to "Control" my
Diabetes. I have started the 9 Steps (five I have been doing
already) for a month and a half now. I have had measurable
results!! So far my Insulin use has dropped by 33 percent! Yes,
for the same amount of carb/time intake, what I use to have to
take 15 units for I now only use 10! I have always had a real
problem with my triglycerides, (this made by blood like pudding)
after starting the use of the hydroxycitric acid and chromium
from the book my triglycerides have dropped from a danagerous 798
to 333 so far. This again is a measurable number. All I can say
is SO FAR this book and information has been G R E A T ! ! !

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An illustrated, four-color guide to managingdiabetes in the real world

People with diabetes are faced with the challenge oftrying to fit their disease into their lives, not fittingtheir lives into diabetes. This book aims to give you the tools to confront real-life situationswith a healthy approach to diabetes self-management.

The Real-Life Guide to Diabetes is a lavishly illustratedguide that shows you all the ins-and-outs of diabetesmanagement. Packed with tips and solutions from realpeople with diabetes, as well as clinicians and diabeteseducators, this book also features handy checklists forself-assessment and resources for more information. ... Read more

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Good Informative book
Good book for anyone who has questions about diabetes, whether for themselves or for someone they care for. The book arrived in wonderful condition and very quickly.Recomend this seller. I recomend AMAZON for anything that they personally sell. I have always been happy with their service and I would shop with them any time and I do quite often. ( Best for music downloads too. No hassel, works with any program. I once purchased with Itunes and the music is still sitting there on my computer because the program is not compatible.Marie Gros

Smart reference book for diabetics
Very smart buying for diabetics, use plain and simple english and touch every topic that affect the life of a diabetic.

Job Well Done
Real - Life Guide To Diabetes.......I think the book is absolutely wonderful. It's informative in a fun way it keeps your intersect, it's 2009. I don't have diabetes but my husband has Type 2 and I pick it up from time to time because I think I worry more about his health than he does.
Great job to Joy Pape and Hope Warsaw I wish them much success they deserve it. The girls left no stone unturned......Again Much Success Phyllis Shulman

All you need to know about diabetes in one place
The Real-Life Guide to Diabetes by Hope S. Warshaw and Joy Pape doesn't take its name lightly. It's chock full of practical, useful information you can integrate into your daily life right now. I've had diabetes for nearly six years and, even though I read everything I can about the disease, no one source has EVERYTHING you need to know all in one place. This book does. From exercise to medication to nutrition, it covers all the bases and then some. You have to think about what you're going to eat, when you're going to exercise, and when you're going to take your medicines. This book will show you how to create an optimum life plan and how to deal with things that come up that can wreak havoc with your plan, such as illness or travel.

The design of the book makes it easy to read. Each chapter has a "What You'll Learn" section right at the beginning. Scattered throughout the guide are sections like "By the Numbers," which provides important statistics; "Wonder," which answers questions about diabetes; and "Tips and Tactics," which tells you how to deal with many aspects of diabetes in plain language that's easy to understand. There's even a "Red Flag" section that provides warnings and cautions people with diabetes need to know.

This book is so comprehensive that you'll never have to search for most of the information again. I hope the American Diabetes Association and the two authors update the information regularly.

I think the best thing about this book is that it gives people with diabetes hope - hope that, even though they've been diagnosed with diabetes, they can still live a pretty normal life and reduce complications of diabetes.

The best diabetes title in a long time...
It's been a while since I've read such a great title about diabetes. Certainly no other diabetes book I have reviewed is so well laid out, incorporating compelling visuals in full color to complement the easy-to-understand yet substantial content written by two of the most respected figures in today's diabetes education world.

The Real-Life Guide to Diabetes has something for everyone: those with type 2 diabetes (the majority of patients living with this chronic condition) as well as those with type 1 diabetes; those who have been recently diagnosed as well as those who've had diabetes for a while (but can use a refresher).

The three sections that make up The Real-Life Guide to Diabetes are proof that the authors know what they are talking about. The 21 chapters constitute a complete reference that touches on diabetes basics (dealt with in section 1, Build Your Strong Foundations), how to manage your diabetes through monitoring, diet, medication and lifestyle changes (covered in section 2, Create Your Real-Life Diabetes Plan) and an advanced section that touches on matters that range from sexuality and traveling with diabetes to health insurance and protecting your rights (discussed in section 3, When Life Happens).

All in all, this constitutes a must-read for all people touched by diabetes. ... Read more

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The twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes are a 21st-century time bomb. The Atkins organisation is renowned for their work on diabetes and this book sets out a controlled carb diet and nutrition regime to help people lose weight and prevent, treat and even reverse diabetes.The conventional 'healthy' Western diet, based upon large amounts of carbohydrates and a small amount of protein and fat, results for many people in a state of hyperinsulinism, a key factor in developing diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that helps to regulate blood sugar levels in the body.The Atkins nutritional plan, based on eating the foods that balance your hormones to regulate blood sugar levels, controls the production of insulin and is therefore a great tool in treating and preventing diabetes.The Atkins plan also promotes healthy weight loss and freedom from other conditions, such as high blood pressure and heart disease.The book contains all the nutritional information diabetes sufferers need to plan their new, healthy diet, as well as recipes so the plan can be put into practice.Amazon.com Review
Two colleagues of the late Dr. Robert Atkins take on the obesity epidemic's deadly twin: type 2 diabetes. Dr. Mary Vernon and Jacqueline Eberstein, RN, adapt the carb-cutting, fat-allowing Atkins nutritional approach as a preemptive strike against this fast-growing killer. Diabetes--defined here as a condition in which glucose or blood sugar is above the normal range--is viewed as a preventable problem. "What we hope we have created in this book is a realistic and practical guide to wiping out type 2, one person at a time." Since obesity is the major risk factor for diabetes, they begin with the "fat lie" (i.e., the belief that fat causes obesity) to voice the Atkins mantra: low fat means high carbs and high carbs are broken down into sugar. With a convincing mix of essay/picture testimonials, clinical studies, quizzes, checklists, and menu planners and recipes, Vernon and Eberstein make the case for diet and lifestyle changes to alter the metabolism of those at risk for diabetes. They have done a yeoman's job of translating Atkins'smedical nutrition advice into a step-by-stepprogram. One can quibble about their missionary zeal or the omnipresent eggs in the breakfast sample menus. At times, the scientific data are overly detailed or hidden within a quiz. Thankfully, there is a spot-on summary of the book's paradigm-busting ideas in the appendix.-- Barbara Mackoff ... Read more

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Diabetics BEWARE of Adkins
My book came quickly. It was in excellent used condition. I would buy from this seller again.

HOWEVER the Adkins Diabetics diet itself is still dangerous for people like me who are already Diabetic.
After 12 days on the plan I was in the Hospital's ER... The doctors there said diabetics should NEVER
let themselves go into Ketosis, it is dangerous. Since Adkins is all about Ketosis all I can say is
BEWARE! Don't get me wrong I have always thought the Adkins diet is the best, just NOT for diabetics.

Atkins for Diabetics great program!
I have now been on the Atkins For Diabetics plan for almost a month. While my body has responded nicely, my husband's, who has been diabetic for much longer and whose liver seems overactive, has not. My sugar is dropping, his is not. So be sure you communicate with your doctor about changes you are making (just as the Atkins Program suggests) because you may need more carbs and not know it. But when I need to take my jeans off, now I don't even have to unsnap or unzip them, I've lost that much in three weeks!(I neither measured nor weighed, but I can tell I'm smaller.) Give it a try!

Also, as far as Amazon's role in my purchase, the estimate of how quickly I would receive my book was two weeks longer than it actually took, so if you are very close to the point of origin, you too might get yours in less time than you thought! My book was in pristine condition when it arrived. I have since made it mine, but it started out great!

Atkins diabetes revolution
This was a very good and detailed book on what and how to do things
with having diabetes it does wonders

Atkins Diabetic Revolution
We are so pleased with the information and layout of this material.It has been extremely beneficial since the day we recieved it.An absolute MUST HAVE for any diabetic who would like to live life healthy and medication free!!!

An Improvement Over Traditional Low-Fat, High-Carb Diabetic Diet
I must give credit to Dr. Robert C. Atkins for popularizing an approach - carbohydrate restriction - that helps people with diabetes control their disease, and likely helps prevent type 2 diabetes in others.Vernon and Eberstein do a great job explaining his program.

I can best summarize this book by noting that it is the standard Atkins diet with a few modifications: 1) special supplements2) you add additional carbs to your diet more slowly3) the warning that diabetics may well end up with a lower acceptable lifetime carbohydrate intake level.

By way of review, the Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution $5.99 is a very low-carb diet, particularly in the two-week induction phase."Very low-carb" means lots of meat, chicken, fish, eggs, limited cheese, and 2-3 cups daily of salad greens and low-carb veggies like onions, tomatoes, broccoli, and snow peas.After induction phase, you slowly add back carbs on a weekly basis until weight loss stalls, then you cut back on carbs.

As an adult medicine specialist, I have no expertise in pediatrics.I didn't read the two chapters related to children.

The authors present "complimentary medicine"in a favorable light.Unsuspecting readers need to know that much of complementary medicine is based on hearsay and anecdote, not science-based evidence.In that same vein, the two chapters on supplements for diabetes and heart disease recommend a cocktail of supplements that I'm not convinced are needed.I don't know a single endocrinologist or cardiologist prescribing these concoctions.Then again, I could be wrong.

Vernon and Eberstein provide two excellent chapters on exercise.

A month of meal plans and recipes are provided for 20, 40, and 60-gram carbohydrate levels.[The average American is eating 250-300 g of carbs daily.]The recipes look quick and easy, but I didn't prepare or taste any of them.

The 5-hour glucose and insulin tolerance test (GTT, paged 61) that Dr. Atkins reportedly ran on all patients who came to him is rarely done in other medical clinics.This doesn't mean it's wrong, but certainly out of the mainstream.The authors admit that at least a few people will have to count calories - specifically, limit total calories - if the basic program doesn't control diabetes, prediabetes, and the metabolic syndrome.Limiting portion size will speed weight loss, they write.

What we don't know with certainty is, will long-term Atkins aficionados miss out on the health benefits of higher consumption of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains?Much of the scientific literature suggests, "Yes."

What if we compare the long-term outlooks of a diabetic Atkins follower with a poorly controlled diabetic who's 80 pounds overweight and eating a standard American diet?The Atkins follower is quite likely to be healthierand live longer.

-Steve Parker, M.D., author of The Advanced Mediterranean Diet: Lose Weight, Feel Better, Live Longer



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Disapointed-Old ideas! Soy is a No , No.
For a Dr. that is suppose to be very up to date on the what is happening with foods, this book has really disapointed me!
This book is about being a Vegetarian to keep your blood suger down and lose weight, which I do not have any problem with. But I do have a big problem when he says to get your protien, herecommends to eat everything SOY!
Soy has now been proven to be one of our unhealthy foods.
Its fed to cows, pigs, Chickens etc. to fatten them up.
We now know Soy causes, Thyroid problems, Cancer ,etc.
We are finding Soy is causeing Obesity in kids and Adults.
Fermented Soy does not cause those problems, and that is what Asian have been eating , NOT the
American Soy as we know it.

If you read your food labels,there is sometype of Soy in it, since its so cheap to make.
It makes a good filler.

Fermented Soy does not cause those problems, and that is what Asian have been eating , NOT the
American Soy as we know it.

If anyone is interested, you might want to take a look at the book on Amazon called, "The Whole
Soy story", which I have nothing to do with that book.
There are other books about the side effects of soy.

I can only give this book a two star given the misinformation about eating Soy.

Amazed at blood sugar results.
We bought this book back in Feb. 2010. My father has been diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes twenty years ago. About 4 years ago he got lymphoma, two different types. After going through treatments for the cancer, the diabetes went completely out of control. His fasting blood sugars were 230-250 range. He was on Metformin and Glyburide. Finally his doctor said Insulin would be next, and someone suggested this book. He failed Atkin's. Not sure if it was a compliance issue or if the diabetes was too far gone.
It took three weeks to see any difference in his fasting blood sugars. He took his blood sugar at least four times a day. After three weeks, he tested one morning and his blood sugar, fasting, had finally dropped to 150's. A month later 120's. At that time, his day time blood sugars were 150 to 200.
Three months out, his fasting blood sugars dropped to the 120s. His day time sugars no longer went past 160, 170.
Six months out, his fasting is 95-100. His daytime 120-140. The other day, he had a fasting blood sugar of 70.
He has been off Metformin since the fourth month. His glyburide has been cut to half pill twice a day. His attending is considering cutting that one altogether. When I sit down and review his book, I see a downward trend in the blood sugar, from the third week on. It just slowly came into normal range.
He eats everything that the book allows:
Sweet potatoes, brown rice, beans. Fruit. He makes his own bread with whole wheat flour. He oatmeal everyday. He puts raisins in his bread and eats it toasted with no butter. He did not appear to be over weight when he started but he has lost about 15 pounds.
This diet has really been a life saver. If you are dealing with diabetes, give this an honest chance. Very easy to follow and you will not be hungry.

When you're ready to FINALLY get healthy - for good!
I first heard of Dr. Barnard's program through an informational show he did for PBS and I was astounded that something so simple, so easy to follow, could be the answer... but it is! I put my whole family on the program and within three weeks we've all lost a substantial amount of weight (my husband shed 20lbs in the first two weeks!), and we all feel fantastic! This is something that we not only CAN do - we look FORWARD to continuing on this path to good health. Try it, try it, try it!!

Diabetic or not...Read this!
This book is MUST read for anyone who suspects he, she or friends are headed for diabetes.I am one of such and have been helped quite basically by the diet for reversing diabetes without drugs.The diet has so many other benefits that lead to much better health in other areas.

Outstanding Service
The book was shipped and received as promised in good condition.Thanks for you prompt service. ... Read more

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Offers wholesome and customized recipes with easily obtained ingredients that are simple, practical, healthy, and delicious. Soneral dispels the dietary myths about diabetes and includes recipe modifications for such forbidden foods as desserts, casseroles, appetizers, and snacks that are low in sugar, fat, and cholesterol and don't compromise flavor. The Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook contains updated nutritional information and recipes that can be the beginning to a healthier, happier lifestyle. ... Read more

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Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook: Simple & Delicious, etc...
Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook: Simple & Delicious, etc...good recipes in this book.I have made several and they are "keepers."So far, so good. I would recommend this book if you're looking for yummy, easy recipes.

A bit outdated in their thinking...
The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle is more effective at controlling diabetes, and will help you develop a much healthier lifestyle.Look:

The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle: Lifestyle Center of America's Complete Program to Stop Diabetes, Restore Health,and Build Natural Vitality

The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle Cookbook: Stop Diabetes with an Easy-to-Follow Plant-Based, Carb-Counting Diet

Too much has changed for an 8 yr old book to be current
I regret buying this book and I have no one to blame but myself. I have yet to find any reference to the sugar-substitute Splenda and it is just one of the reasons that I found this book quite out of date. Also I found many of the recipes far higher in sodium than my personal tastes would dictate when recipes called for canned ingredients. There are other options in our grocery stores today that give us healthier choices. It's by no means a bad cookbook - just sorely out of date.
I've only had this cookbook one day and I have to say it has inspired me - to write my own.

The Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook: Simple & Delicious Low-Sugar, Low-Fat, & Low-Cholesterol Recipes
Very good book with lots of wonderful recipes that anyone would enjoy.Healthy food prepared simply and delicious.

The Type II Diabetes Cookbook:Simple and Delicious Low-Sug
This is a wonderful book.It has useful information about diabetes, including the effects of stress.It contains many useful charts.One of the best features of this book are popular recipies that have been adapted for a diabetic diet.You don't have to sacrifice enjoyment in order to eat well.

It does contain ingredients that myth declares taboo.This book will show you how to use foods in a healthy way.If you are using books that were written 10 years ago, I would replace them with this and similar books.This book is up-to-date with medical findings. ... Read more

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It's time to take charge of your diabetes. Did you know that the best way to manage diabetes is to lose weight? Over 20 million people in the US have diabetes and research has revealed that losing just 10 percent of your body weight can lead to up to a 50 percent improvement in your blood glucose levels.Antony Worrall Thompson and dietitian Azmina Govindji have worked together to bring you an easy-to-follow diet plan that will not only help you shed those unwanted pounds but will also lower your blood glucose levels significantly. Delicious recipes and motivational tips will help you get in shape and improve your diabetes without having to give up favorite foods, or even eat less. And, with a targeted weight-loss of 1-2lb per week, this is a diet that is safe and achievable. ... Read more

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Not what I expected.
I really, really wanted to use this book. But the recipes are just not normal, everyday person friendly. The recipes, in my opinion, are more appropriate for the gourmet food lover -- not the burger and fries type person. In fact, there is terminology in this book that I just don't know. What does it mean to "hull" a strawberry? There are foods that I do not know. Too many seafood recipes also for the non-seafood eater--me!

Not a cookbook I would use.
I feel like I just wasted hard-earned money on this book.The majority of the main meal recipes call for yogurt and I'm extremely lactose intolerant, so I can kiss those recipes goodbye.As far as the rest of the recipes go, I think they just sound totally unappetizing and/or are more difficult to spend the time making than they're worth.I'm Italian, been cooking for 45 years and am not a novice cook, so I do know what I'm speaking about. ... Read more