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A Sensible Approach to Good Eating
"This book has helped me to finally understand the whole high-protein, low-carbohydrate way of life. The book grabbed me right away..."
"This book is a great guide to have if you are a diabetic. The information is written well and easy to understand. You will go away a more informed person about your diabetes. It has truly helped me to gain the knowledge I need to help me cope with this disease."
Great tips for making healthy eating a part of one's life
For the millions of people with diabetes who want to enjoy good food and good health, Diabetes Cookbook For Dummies is just what the doctor (and the gastronome) ordered. Written by a leading expert on the treatment of diabetes, it features more than 150 easy and creative diabetic-friendly recipes the whole family will love, plus 16 pages of color photos, tips on recipe conversions, and more.
What is Diabetes? Do I have it?
How can I help someone who has Diabetes?
Diabetes is a chronic disease that affects as many as 16 million Americans. For reasons that are not yet clear, diabetes is increasing in our population to the point where public health authorities are calling diabetes an "epidemic" that requires urgent attention.
Of the 16 million people with diabetes, about one-third of them don't even know they have it. Every year, 800,000 additional cases are diagnosed. It affects over six percent of the population now, and it is projected that nearly nine percent of all Americans will have diabetes by the year 2025. Health care costs for diabetes are estimated to be nearly $100 billion per year in the US.
People with diabetes are unable to use the glucose in their food for energy. The glucose accumulates in the bloodstream, where it can damage the heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. Left untreated, diabetes can develop devastating complications. It is one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States.
However, the good news is that with proper care, people with diabetes can lead normal, satisfying lives. Much of this care is "self-managed," meaning that if you have this condition, you must take day-to-day responsibility for your own care.
Most important to managing the disease is to know as much about it as you can.
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