About the Book
A revolutionary, anti-diet approach to whole-body health. Tune into your body's natural intuition and get the upper hand on your diabetes!
Are you one of the millions dealing with diabetes? If so, you're probably all too familiar with the medical establishment badgering you to lose weight. But did you know evidence now shows that approaches focusing solely on weight loss are at best unhelpful and at worst, harmful? These popular weight-based strategies have been found to increase food and body obsession, weight-cycling, low self-esteem, and disordered eating, to name a few. If you're tired of weight-focused methods that leave you feeling miserable, maybe it's time for a new, revolutionary approach to whole-body health that's rooted in self-compassion.
This groundbreaking guide outlines the principles of Intuitive Eating-an effective, evidence-based, anti-diet approach to nutrition-to help you manage your blood sugar levels without restriction. You'll learn about the root causes of diabetes, how to listen to your body for natural cues of hunger and fullness, and how to develop a more nourishing (and sustainable) relationship with food. You'll also discover why dieting doesn't work, and finally break free from the cycle of shame, self-blame, and more weight gain.
If you're ready to let go of the mainstream diet-culture idea that weight loss alone is essential to managing blood sugar, it's time to embrace the science and effectiveness of intuitive eating
About the Author :
Janice Dada, MPH, RDN, is a weight-inclusive registered dietitian with a private practice in Newport Beach, CA. She is a certified intuitive eating counselor, certified diabetes care and education specialist (CDCES), and certified eating disorders specialist (CEDS). She is passionate about simplifying and destigmatizing the nutrition- and weight-based discourse around diabetes.
Review :
"Intuitive Eating for Diabetes offers a compassionate, science-based approach to diabetes care, blending Intuitive Eating principles with blood sugar management. This transformative guide shifts away from the weight-centric model, providing practical tools to reconnect with your body and honor your health. Essential for individuals navigating diabetes or prediabetes--and for professionals seeking to deliver inclusive, empowering care--it redefines diabetes management with practical tools to make sustainable changes."
--Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, CDCES, cofounder of Diabetes Digital and Food Heaven--Wendy Lopez, MS, RD, CDCES
"As an internist who specializes in eating disorders, I read Janice Dada's book with joy. It is practical, compassionate, scientifically sound, and beautifully presented, with case presentations that make her teachings come to life. I will be recommending this regularly to my patients, because THIS is what the standard of care should be!
--Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED, founder and medical director of the Gaudiani Clinic, and author of Sick Enough--Jennifer L. Gaudiani, MD, CEDS-C, FAED
"Finally, a book I can share with my clients who are looking for non-diet support to manage diabetes! With Intuitive Eating for Diabetes, Janice shows readers that they can care for their health without turning to restrictive, unsustainable diet plans. It takes the shame and fear out of a diagnosis and replaces it with realistic, evidence-based advice for navigating life with diabetes."
--Rachael Hartley, RD, author of Gentle Nutrition--Rachael Hartley, RD
"For a long time, there has been a need for a resource that helps individuals manage their diabetes while maintaining their quality of life and enjoying food. This book is finally the solution!"
--Sumner Brooks, MPH, RDN, coauthor of How to Raise an Intuitive Eater--Sumner Brooks, MPH, RDN
"In a world where weight loss and fear dominate the messaging about diabetes, Janice provides a valuable alternative path. This book is an essential resource for building knowledge about diabetes and for managing this condition using a kinder, more compassionate, and weight-inclusive approach."
--Aaron Flores, RDN, registered dietitian nutritionist, certified Body Trust specialist, and host of the Men Unscripted podcast--Aaron Flores, RDN
"In this much-needed resource, Janice Dada offers a clear path to manage diabetes without blame, shame, and food deprivation. Instead, Intuitive Eating for Diabetes will show you how to let go of the diet mindset, understand your body's needs, and help you learn to care for yourself in a way that supports your physical and emotional well-being without a focus on weight loss. Read this book, and then pass it on to others who will also benefit from the wisdom contained in these pages!"
--Judith Matz, LCSW, coauthor of The Emotional Eating, Chronic Dieting, Binge Eating, and Body Image Workbook and Beyond a Shadow of a Diet--Judith Matz, LCSW
"This book is a breath of fresh air for people with diabetes who have been bound to restrictive, one-size-fits-all approaches to food. Dada's perspective--based on the latest empirical research and two decades of clinical experience--is accessible, personalized, and comprehensive. She masterfully demystifies diabetes management, explaining everything from understanding your diagnosis to interpreting labs to self-advocacy with health care providers. This is an essential, one-of-a-kind resource!"
--Erin D. Basinger, associate professor of communication studies at University of North Carolina at Charlotte--Erin D. Basinger
"This book provides a comprehensive toolkit for whole-person diabetes care. Managing diabetes is a daily commitment; having a playbook to support both mental and physical well-being is essential."
--Gregory Dodell, MD, Central Park Endocrinology--Gregory Dodell, MD
"This comprehensive guide takes a compassionate, science-based approach to Intuitive Eating for diabetes. Clear and practical, it provides case examples, reflects on emotional health, and empowers readers to develop a sustainable relationship with food. An invaluable resource for anyone with diabetes seeking to heal body and mind using Intuitive Eating."
--Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES, weight-inclusive diabetes dietitian, and host of the Glucose Riot podcast--Erin Phillips, MPH, RD, CDCES
