The Diabetes Solution Lib/E: How to Control Type 2 Diabetes and Reverse Prediabetes Using Simple Diet and Lifestyle Changes--With 100 Recipes

In The Diabetes Solution, Dr. Jorge Rodriguez and dietitian nutritionist Susan Wyler tell you everything you need to know about this increasingly common disease--from diagnosis to treatment--including the difference between prediabetes and diabetes, ways to prevent serious complications, and the most effective medications and when to start taking them. Many studies prove that a minor weight loss of 5 to 7 percent can make a huge difference in blood sugar levels and diabetic status--an easily achievable goal with The Diabetes Solution's simple diet plan based on the latest scientifically validated information. The Blood Sugar Budget, a point-based program developed specifically for controlling blood sugar, tells you exactly what to eat and when. The book also features recipes for one hundred tasty dishes that control carb consumption, limit calories, and encourage weight loss. This comprehensive yet accessible guide will show you how to diminish stress, exercise smart, and eat surprisingly well while reducing permanent damage and eliminating future complications. Whether you're newly diagnosed or have been told you're at risk, The Diabetes Solution will help you take control of your health.

About the Author :
Jorge E. Rodriguez, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine with a special fellowship in gastroenterology from Baylor School of Medicine in Dallas, Texas. He has practiced preventive medicine for more than two decades and appears frequently as a medical expert and guest on television news and talk shows, including The Doctors, The View, The Today Show, Good Morning America, Anderson Cooper 360, and Dr. Phil. Jorge lives and practices in Southern California. A graduate of the University of Chicago and the Gillings School of Global Public Health, Susan Wyler, RDN, is an adjunct instructor in the nutrition program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist in private practice and a cookbook author. She lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina, and practices in Chapel Hill. Susan Wyler, RDN, is an adjunct instructor in the nutrition program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She is a registered dietitian nutritionist in private practice and a cookbook author. She lives in Hillsborough, North Carolina, and practices in Chapel Hill. Mike Chamberlain is an actor and voiceover artist who has performed in numerous short and feature length films and on television and radio.

Review :
This well-written book is excellent for newly diagnosed diabetes patients and their family members.-- "Library Journal"