Book Description

Kids living with diabetes face a world of challenges, and yet, there are few things they can't do. This book is packed full of tips that kids have sent to Spike and Bo, authors of Getting a Grip on Diabetes for Kids and Teens. Tips cover everything from playing sports to accidents to hormones. Plus, there's an entire section on insulin pumps and what it's like to go on one.

Customer Reviews (7)

great information
This is a worthwhile purchase, it answers a lot of questions.It is easy to read and would recommend it to new and experienced diabetic patiets and parents and friends and families.

Good..but for adults
This is a good book with interesting tips and ideas for teens and college age kids. While the book does deal with the topic of drinking and insulin, it is not in a "lush/Greek chug" kind of manner. I don't recall anything about pot in there (especially in it being OK) but I would agree that it is more of an adult read. Once you have read it,then pick what you want to discuss with your children about the ideas from the book. It is a realistic look at how teens and college kids handle life with diabetes. While you may dream and hope your child never wants to touch alcohol in college, will dilligently change out their sites and watch their BG levels, we all know that in the end they are all possibly forgotten when having fun with friends, under the stress of finals or what not. This book helps you prep them and yourself for ways around these scenarios and how to deal with them. Better to be informed than in the dark.

Really Cool is Really Good
This excellent book has been a mine of information for both my adult daughter and my three year old grand-daughter. Both of whom are insulin dependent diabetics. Although some of the tips are specifically aimed at Americans, or those with insulin pumps, the main thrust of the book is for all diabetics and their families.

Gave me hope
As the parent of 4-year old recently diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes I was unsure of what her life would be like. This book gave me great hope that she will be able to live a very normal life. I found it very encouraging. Yes, all kids make mistakes and most make some un-wise choices. The Loy brothers are no exception and I found it interesting to see how they handled some normal teen situations. The Loy brothers are my heros and I hope my daughter is able to live her life to it's fullest like they are.

Lame
This book is not worth the money. Many tips are not helpful. These boys actually said they were excited to increase their number of daily injections so they could save more used syringes. That stuff is medical waste, get rid of it!! I would not recommend it to any age group.
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Snacking is the American pastime, but America is getting fatter! It’s time to turn away from chips and dips and move toward a healthier way of snacking

Customer Reviews (6)

This book is great!
This book has made it easier to find tasty recipes that I can eat. I am loosing weight but not feeling deprived because I can snack and even eat desserts and the recipes that I have tried from this book have been tasty and easy to make.

Snack Attack
A great book. Lots of healthy alternative snack choices for all occasions. I love it.

Great Book
This book had a lot of fun and easy ways to stay healthy and still be able to enjoy certain foods we crave!

Great book
Ruth Glick has put together a book of great ideas for a healthy snack. Some are so simple, can't believe I haven't tried them before. Many can serve as a meal in themselves. Yes, some take a little more effort than you feel like some days for a snack, but they are well worth it. Can't wait to make more of the recipes.

Recommended both for health libraries and diabetics.
The problem with snacks which are good for you is they seldom taste good as those not so good, and are usually more time-consuming to prepare. That's why SNACK ATTACK helps on so many levels: it offers speedy tasty snacks for adults and kids alike, pairing recipes with nutritional analysis for quick choices. From pumpkin pie-spiced Hawaiian Meatballs to Bean and Pasta Soup with Sausage, dishes have been modified for healthy results and offer plenty of easy alternatives to less desirable foods. Recommended both for health libraries and diabetics.

Diane C. Donovan
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Book Description
When Michael Olson's seven-year-old brother Steven came down with juvenile diabetes, Michael and his family was shocked to find out how little information was available to help explain the disease to a child. Michael, who was in third grade at the time, resolved to learn as much as he could about the illness and to write and illustrate his own book based upon Steven's experience. His hope was that hospitals and clinics would give the book to children and families who must suddenly face this life-long illness.

How I Feel is the book both Michael and Steven wished they'd had when Steven's first diagnosis impacted their entire family. In wonderfully evocative cartoons and illustrations that capture the frightening but ultimately hopeful journey on which Steven embarked, Michael depicts Steven's experience. He describes what Steven went through before the disease was discovered, how he felt in hospital and during the recuperation period, and how his life changed once he became a child who would now be insulin dependent.

Michael's book not only presents a definitive understanding of juvenile diabetes in a charming, easy-to-understand way, but is an invaluable resource for those—children, parents, teachers, and doctors—who are dealing with juvenile diabetes. ... Read more

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perfect book for newly diagnosed kid or family
This book is amazing!It was written by the older brother of a 7-year-old who was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes and really captures the emotions of the child and the family as they learn to cope with the disease.The drawings are so charming and overall the story is very uplifting.The diabetes facts are all very accurate too.Every family learning how to deal with diabetes should read this book! ... Read more

Book Description

101 Weight Loss Tips for People with Diabetes, in its quick, easy-to-read question and answer format, teaches you a new method of weight management that is used by doctors to focus on lifestyle issues and help their patients succeed with lifestyle change.

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Especially for people with a family history or risk factors
Collaboratively written and developed by Anne Daly (current national president of the American Diabetes Association), Linda Delahanty (nutrition counselor and diabetes specialist), and Judith Wylie-Rosett (co-director or of prevention and control for the Diabetes Research and Training Center), 101 Weight Loss Tips For Preventing And Controlling Diabetes is an excellent and authoritative informational sourcebook and springboard which is ideal for non-specialist general readers seeking to learn more about controlling their weight and dealing with their diabetes. Quick and easy to read, offering solid, well-researched information drawn directly from the American Diabetes Association, 101 Weight Loss Tips For Preventing And Controlling Diabetes is a superbly presented and very highly recommended introductory primer, especially for people with a family history or other risk factors of diabetes. ... Read more

Book Description
The most complete book on the epidemic of Type 2 Diabetes.

Over the next decade, the number of diagnosed diabetes cases worldwide is expected to exceed 220 million, 90-95% of which will be Type 2 Diabetes. Here is a guide that answers all the questions patients have: What is it? How will it affect my life? What do I need to do? It teaches readers how to manage the disease and live a healthy, normal life.
-More than 18 million Americans have diabetes
-The number of U.S. adults with diagnosed diabetes has increased 61% since 1991, and will more than double by 2050
-1 in 5 people over the age of 65 has diabetes, indicating that the disease indirectly affects many people in care-giving roles
-Diabetes is one of our health care system’s mo
st expensive diseases, costing the nation nearly $132 billion each year
z -Lead author is a Harvard-educated endocrinologist, current editor-in-chief of Diabetes Care, and a former president of the American Diabetes Association ... Read more

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Customer Reviews (3)

A "must" read Guide for all at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes
"This is an excellent and easy to read comprehensive Guide that will help people suffering with any type of diabetes to take responsibility for and properly manage all aspects of their disease under the guidance of their health care team, by adapting a healthy diet and lifestyle with the right behavioral attitude, thereby attaining the best quality of life they can within the constraints of this potentially debilitating disease. Indeed, I believe that anyone who is diagnosed as even being at risk of developing Type 2 diabetes should conscientiously study this Book."

GREAT informatoin!
Using the glycemic index for making choices about what to eat has been a tremendous help.This way of eating is not difficult and made a huge difference in my health.I recommend it to everyone!

Review Written by a long time type 2 diabetic
The book deals with dieting viewed from the "Glycemic Index" point of view which in my opinion is a long overdue consideration in the management of diabetes.The book has sections for Type I Diabetics, Type II Diabetics, "Understanding Diabetes", "Managing Diabetes", "Managing Prediabetes", "Pregnancey, Birth, Breast Feeding and Diabetes", and Dietary Tables.

An example of the change of view, is the allowability of fructose in the diabetic diet.In my 1910 Encyclopedia Brittanica the article on diabetes says that fructose is a preferable sweetener to glucose or sucrose.For the last 50 years, the dietetic attitude has been to minimize any sugar in the diet, including fructose."The New Glucose Revolution" on the other hand says, "It (fructose) stands out from the crowd (of sweeteners), being sweeter than sugarproviding the same number of calories, but having only one third the GI(Glycemic Index).So you can use less fructose to achieve the same level of sweetness, and as a result, consume fewer calories and experience a much smaller rise in your blood glucose levels."This quotation demonstrates the viewpoint of this book in its balanced discussions of glycemic index, and the reduction in calories for weight control.Oddly, it vindicates some of the medicine of our Victorian ancestors as well.
Roger K. Lee

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Customer Reviews (4)

So, So CookBook.
I was some what unhappy with this cook book. A lot of the recipes just did not appeal to me. I though they sounded dull and tasteless....but have not tried that many, so it's a judge for your self kind of thing....you may enjoy.

Diabetes Snacks and more
If you already know how to cook you may not be interested in this book.If you are newly diagnosed w/diabetes or have a diabetic child this is a good "first" cookbook that is easy to follow and has a good variety of recipes for beginning cooks and children that are interested in preparing food.

Lots of great information
I bought this book for my sister.She loves it.It has helped her control her diabetes through diet.

Easy to make snacks for diabetics
This is the easiest cookbook I've ever used. The recipes are delicious. It's so hard to find diabetic versions of the snacks and treats I love to munch on, and here they are! Great for kids to eat after school, or for late night treats. ... Read more

Book Description

A welcome relief for the 12 million men and women who suffer from a diabetesrelated sexual dysfunction

Sex & Diabetes is the first book ever to deal exclusively with sexual problems as they relate to diabetes— and the only book to discuss issues that relate to both men and women. It also shows you how sexual problems can be prevented or delayed and discusses treatments options that currently exist. Sex & Diabetes highlights the value of communication between sexual partners and the importance of having an open relationship with healthcare professionals. ... Read more

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An important acquisition for any health library or general-interest collection.
Most diabetes books only include a chapter on changed sex concerns, but diabetes complicates and strains relationships, posing new issues and problems. This book addresses all the issues, providing tips ranging from how to talk to a doctor about sexual complications of diabetes and drug treatments to control it to common physical and emotional complications for both men and women. From how losing weight and exercising affects sexuality to using music, movies, and even romantic foods to set new paths for intimacy, SEX AND DIABETES is an important acquisition for any health library or general-interest collection.

Diane C. Donovan
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Delicious food for people with diabetes. Because diabetes affects an estimated 16 million people in the US, half of whom are undiagnosed, there has never been a greater need for authoritative information on the condition. Comprehensive and practical, the Diabetes Cookbook helps people with diabetes take control of their condition and live life to the full. Understanding Diabetes: The American Diabetes Association -- the nation's leading health organization supporting diabetes research -- joins Dorling Kindersley in publishing the Diabetes Cookbook. Describing the two main types of diabetes and explaining the treatment and management of the condition, the book shows how to plan menus to achieve a well--balanced diet and stable blood--glucose levels, and gives advice on interpreting nutritional guidelines and adapting standard recipes. Stylish Food: From Thai Shrimp and Vegetable Curry to Coriander--crusted Lamb Steaks to Fruit and Amoretti Trifle, over 100 beautifully illustrated recipes demonstrate that a diet for those with diabetes need be anything but dull. Each carefully devised recipe is accompanied by a full nutritional analysis. There are also tips on individual foods, alternative ingredients, and serving ideas. Menus To Suit Everyone: The Diabetes Cookbook shows how easy it is to plan menus that are appropriate to people with diabetes and that also appeal to family and friends. There are recipes for all occasions, including buffet lunches, children's snacks, vegetarian suppers, and three--course dinner parties. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (9)

Disappointing
Recipes are intricate, difficult and call for ingredients that are not "on hand" for the average person, especially a working family.

Good for a recently diagnosed diabetic
I have been a diabetic for several years and purchased this book simply to see what it contained.I have found several ideas for myself and a great many items that would be very usefull for a recently diagnosed diabetic who wants to get started cookin good food without haveing to worry about the fact that it ordinary food and not what the usual types of food that the doctors and Neutritionists recommend.
DiabeticAries

Odd ingredients
I didn't like this cookbook because it had odd ingredients.A gourmet cook or someone dying of boredom from regular cooking might enjoy it though.

The Official Word
Nothing new here. Same old, same old cookie cutter advice for diabetics.

Some good and simple recipes to follow.
Being a fairly NEW diabetic I was looking for simple recipes to follow and this book has it all! ... Read more

Amazon.com
From the first glance it's clear that this diabetes cookbook is different: the recipes are in large print. It's also different because each recipe makes one or two servings--no waste, no leftovers--for people with diabetes who are living alone or with one other person. No-Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2 presents 125 recipes--both traditional and ethnically diverse--that "match good taste with good health" and don't require odd, hard-to-find ingredients. Each major section (breakfast, lunch, dinner) opens with 5 quick recipes that require no more than 8 ingredients and no more than 20 minutes to prepare. Most recipes are modifications of foods you've always liked: Huevos Rancheros, several types of muffins, Black Bean Burritos, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chocolate Pudding, Scallop Fettuccini. Some are more quirky: Blueberry Fruit Pizza (not pizza at all, but a breakfast item made with pita bread, fat-free cream cheese, apricot preserves, walnuts, and blueberries), Sweet Potato Lunch, Lentil Spaghetti, and Middle Eastern Muffin Burgers (ground beef, couscous, and applesauce). Nutritional breakdown includes calories, carbohydrate, protein, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, and fiber. --Joan PriceBook Description
Simple

• Healthy
• Delicous.

  A Practical Cookbook for people with diabetes.

  You're cooking for just one or two. You're short on time and energy. You're tired of using family-sized recipes, wasting ingredients, and eating leftovers day after day. You want a cookbook you can rely on for great-tasting, easy-to-prepare recipes, without a lot of fuss.

  The innovative No-Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2 serves up 125 delicious recipes in large print—most of which make one or two servings, use ten ingredients or less, and are simple to prepare. You'll enjoy sumptuous breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts, including Gingerbread Pancakes, Grilled Turkey Breasts with Corn Salsa, Salmon Caesar Salad, Peppercorn Crusted Sirloin Steak, Vegetarian Taco Salads, Spinach and Feta Calzones, Pan-Seared Rosemary Lemon Chicken, and Cranberry-Apple Crisp.

  Each recipe features nutritional information, including carbohydrate choices. The authors also provide great menu ideas, shopping tips, and advice on how to stock your pantry.

  No-Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2 features:

• Easy-to-read large print.
• Simple-to-prepare recipes with ten ingredients or less.
• Low-fat, high-flavor cooking tips.
• Recipes to fit your busy lifestyle.
• Menu planning made simple. ... Read more

  Customer Reviews (7)

  THANK YOU!!!This is a great recipe book
  Finally, quick recipes!Some of the recipes you get in other books have way too much prep time or are too complicated to make.I think this is the best resource for someone with diabetes who has to watch sugar/carb intake.I hope more versions of this book comes out.

  high-carb/low-fat
  There seems to be two camps developing in the type 2
  comunity, those who follow the traditional ADA high-carb
  and low-fat way-of-life and those who follow the
  low-carb, higher protein/fat way.This book is in the
  high-carb group.Since I'm keeping my BG's 2hrs post
  meal near the pre-meal targets (<120), the meals here
  did not help me.Your milage may vary.

  Easily lives up to its name.
  I am so pleased to have found this book.Type II runs in our family, and I'm trying to prevent it, by being careful about carbs, and balancing them with protein.All the balancing work is done for you. Great to find a cookbook with easy recipes that taste good, and you won't have to eat it all week!It was just what I had been looking for. I've only had it a few days, and have already tried several recipes.And these easy recipes make you realize how easy it could be to create your own variations.As a singleton, I'm glad things serve one or two, and it gives me a better idea of what a right-sized portion should be.

  Easy Recipes!
  Two of my best friends are diabetics!We often eat our meals together and I was having a tough time trying to find a good recipe that I could use and yet have the food taste good!I love this book....it is so easy to use.Anyone that does not want to fuss....should buy this book!I think it is wonderful!

  For non-diabetics too
  These no-fuss recipes are great for ANYONE! You don't have to have diabetes to try these great tasting recipes. And it was such a pleasure to have easy to prepare recipes with amounts to serve one or two people-what a great way to try out a recipe! It is much simpler to double up or increase the serving size of recipes than to divide or reduce a recipe. I think this book should be re-titled to "No-fuss Recipes for One or Two" ... Read more

Book Description

The best consumer guide to type 2 diabetes. Explains in down-to-earth language the best way to live with this chronic disease that is affecting a growing number of people. Information for all the "times" with type 2 diabetes that you will experience over the years--when you are newly diagnosed; taking one, two, or three kinds of diabetes pills; or adding insulin. It explains the tools to use to prevent complications. It includes chapters on women, children and teens, and how to prevent diabetes from occurring in family members who are at high risk for it.

Customer Reviews (4)

A Field Guide to Type 2 Diabetes
As a newly diagnosed diabetic I found this book to be the easiest to understand and most informative one I read.Everything was clearly written and I felt all pertinent topics were discussed.

From Mass. Gen. Hospital web site
"Written very clearly, though without illustrations, this is a straightforward, unemotional, comprehensive guide for both those newly diagnosed and those who have had diabetes for many years."
-- Massachusetts General Hospital, Treadwell Library, Oct. 2004

Good Book for Newly Diagnosed or Those Needing Refresher
Book Review for Voice of the Diabetic
Vol. 19, #4, Fall Edition
by Ruth Mencl, MN RN CDE
Diabetes Program Manager
Saint Luke's Hospital, Kansas City, MO

August 2nd, 2004


American Diabetes Association. A Field Guide to Type 2 Diabetes: The Essential Resource from the Diabetes Experts

This book delivers as advertised. The format is similar to a travel guide, which makes it easy to find the destination (or topic) of choice and go directly to it. Tables and charts allow for a quick reference to facts about laboratory tests or medications. The addition of a personal touch, such as comments from actual patients on topics taken from the ADA web site, give it a unique focus as compared to other diabetes fact books.

The Field Guide pays special attention to everyday issues that people with diabetes face, such as finding medical services or dealing with a doctor who is not very interested in diabetes. These are issues that it might take several years for a patient to address, especially if they don't attend diabetes classes or support groups. This is a comprehensive resource, written by well-known diabetes experts, which serves as a good beginner's guide to the nuts and bolts of diabetes.

Kudos from the Press ( A note from the publisher)
"A Field Guide To Type 2 Diabetes provides a fine resource covering
everything from initial diagnosis to common complications."-- Midwest Book Review
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The newest installment in the American Diabetes Association's bestselling 101 Tips series helps women with diabetes cope with pregnancy using a quick, easy-to-read question-&-answer format. 101 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy with Diabetes offers tips on topics such as prepregnancy; nutrition; managing medication; managing diabetes during pregnancy; making it through labor; postpartum; and much more.

Customer Reviews (4)

A great addition to a Diabetic Mommy's library
I am the editor and forum host of Diabetic Mommy Online Magazine - http://www.diabeticmommy.com

I just read this book. Those of you that know me from my site, know that I like straight forward and easy to understand books. I don't have a whole lot of time on my hands, and I love to have the answers served up to me that are direct, to the point, thoroughly explained - AND delivered in an entertaining tone.

This little book hit all those marks. I learned some new things too!

The format is totally question and answer. When I first heard that, I thought, Oh no, it's just going to be one question after another, totally unrelated, and I'm going to end up feeling like I'm having a bunch of facts thrown in my face!

It was far from that. It was an interesting read. The book is organized into categories that flow in a logical progression - for instance going from planning to after birth. The tone of the book is friendly and positive.

I found a lot of the same questions in the book that I find in my forum. So, it does a pretty good job predicting what issues a Diabetic Mommy might need more info on.

There are also plenty of charts and small lists for easy reference.

This system doesn't allow you to give 1/2 stars, and in the review on my site, I gave it 4-1/2 stars. I didn't feel marking 4 stars here would do the book justice so I marked 5.

The reason why I didn't give it all 5 stars is because I did not feel the glossary was complete. In a format like this, it's hard to go back and find information you want to re-read. It's hard to remember where it was when many of the questions deal with the same basic subjects. It's a small enough book and it's easy enough to find what you are looking for, but it would be a whole lot easier if there were more in the glossary.

I was debating on throwing this in, but decided to go ahead. This is a perfect "bathroom" book. You can reread it or flip through it to refresh your memory often. It's also light enough and entertaining enough for other members of the family to flip through when they encounter it. I would recommend this one being in a Diabetic Mommy's collection.

Bjay, Editor
Diabetic Mommy Online Magazine
http://www.DiabeticMommy.com

My Favorite Book for Pregnant Women
I keep this book on my desk and show it to every pregnant woman that I counsel. It is full of practical information that is clear and easy to understand.My patients tell me that this book answers most of their questions. I highly recommend it.

Skip it-better books out there
I was very disappointed in this book. I bought 3 books when I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes & this one cost the most & it was the least helpful. I didn't like the questions & answer format of this book. I wanted facts & advice, not corny questions & answers. Alot of fluff. I recomend Managing your Gestational Diabetes by Lois Jovanovic-Peterson MD instead.

101 Tips for a Healthy Pregnancy with Diabetes
Recently diagnosed with gestational diabetes, this book was extremely helpful and informative.It answered all of the questions I had about the condition and how it was affecting my pregnancy in an easy to understand format.

I showed this book to my dietician - she was so impressed, she is ordering several for her office. ... Read more

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This book examines the psychological obstacles of diagnosis such as panic, fear, anger, shame, and guilt and how to put them into perspective. Through proper maintenance, diet, and education, this book is tailor-made for the diabetic or anyone with a diabetic in their life who wants to overcome the negative emotions associated with this disease and learn the coping skills necessary to integrate diabetes into their daily life.

Customer Reviews (6)

It's OK to feel sad or confused
This masterful study of the relationship of diabetes and depression, among other emotional effects of discovering one has a chronic disease, will give you hope that you CAN DEAL with your illness proactively and positively. Not the most up to date advice on this topic but one of the best.

Readable style, positive, compassionate approach
Dr. Rubin and his co-authors write in an interactive, conversational style. I found this enjoyable and engaging. There is enough information without excessive detail. I felt as if I were having a lively conversation with good friends who all had a personal experience with my condition. I got through the whole book in an evening after the kids were in bed.

Individuals can experience a variety of negative emotions in response to the stress of living with diabetes. The same type of emotion may show up at different points in the course of the disorder. Emotions can have a huge effect on one's ability to maintain good diabetic control.

The authors give clear understandable vignettes that illustrate how an emotion such as anger can cause glucose levels to skyrocket. They also suggest ways of coping with these emotional states. At the same time, they do not malign all unpleasant emotions. Sometimes, fear, anger and denial might serve a useful purpose.

I did have a small stylistic concern. I would have preferred that the three authors either all use their first names or all use their formal titles.

I enjoyed reading this book. I think the conversational style would lend itself well to an audiocassete version.

Helpful Book
This book deals with emotional and feeling aspects of diabetes.Presented in an interview and response format I found the book interesting to read.The audience for this book is clearly those with diabetes or immediatefamily members of those with diabetes.

The authors affirm typicalfeelings of diabetes patients and present information to comfort those withdiabetes that virtually all of their feelings are normal and shared byothers with the disease.Ideas to cope with these feelings are suggestedin the book which may or may not work for everyone.Therefore, this isn'tnecessarily a book full of solutions that will work for all with diabetes,but a book about what most people with diabetes feel and how some peoplecope with these feelings.

I think people with diabetes will betterunderstand themselves and their feelings toward diabetes after reading thebook.This is the best book I have read on dealing with the emotional andfeelings aspects of diabetes.I recommend it.

A helpful book discussing psychological aspects of diabetes.
I found this book to be helpful in addressing issues not covered in other diabetes books.Rather than give diet and exercise tips, it discusses the psychological battle that occurs when one is struggling to cope withdiabetes, and it provides insight on how to deal with issues such asdenial, anger, depression, grief, fear, frustration and guilt.Eachchapter ends with a short section aimed at those who want to help thediabetic.The Q&A format can be annoying because the two authors (oneof whom is diabetic) who ask the questions can be glib at times.But thereplies by Dr. Rubin, who is a Certified Diabetes Educator and therapist atJohns Hopkins, are enormously insightful.

This book was so long I never read it either.
Three hundred and twelve pages, come on, I have a life, just help me out, don't drag it out ... Read more

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Proved to be remarkably effective for both Type II diabetics and nondiabetic people with chronic weight problems, the Insulin Control Diet--based on low-carbohydrate and low-caloric intake--allows patients to decrease insulin production and convert stored fat into fuel.In this new edition, Dr. Calvin Ezrin provides updated ADA recommendations and a complete section of revised recipes and meal plans.

Customer Reviews (20)

Get your life back with this book!!!
This book is changing my life.After watching my weight creep up, up, up for the past 8 years and dealing with the usual results...high blood pressure, high cholesterol, clothes not fitting, depression, and most recently, mild type-2 diabetes, I got my hands on this book and I now have a clear understanding of what I've been doing to my body and what foods I need to really watch.By following the book's guidelines I've been able to lose 14 pounds in about 5 weeks. I still have a ways to go but I'm confident that I'll be able to accomplish my goal. And, without hunger. Even if you're not (yet) diabetic but need to lose some unwanted pounds, I guarantee you'll be able to quickly do it with these guidelines.After my fantastic results so far, my doctor is ordering a copy and will be recommending it to other patients. One of the biggest things I learned..."Sugar is the #1 poison!"...which it states throughout.

Worked for me!
When I first looked at this book, I thought there's no way - how can I go without bread, rice, pasta, etc.After thinking about it for a couple of weeks I decided to give it a try.I loved it.I truly never missed the processed foods and surprisingly was never hungry.I feel like my diet is much more nutritionally sound than what I had been eating, and after the first couple of weeks I had pretty much trained myself what and how much to eat.I've lost 18 pounds so far and a lot of it has been the "stubborn belly fat".Couldn't be happier and feel great.I think that as much as following the diet you need to include the exercise, which is talked about in the book.This diet may not be for everyone, but as someone who has been unsuccessful with weight loss, even with exercise, it's been a Godsend.

Your Figures for My Figure Just Don't Figure
I was initially very excited to read this book, based upon most of the reviews as well as the preliminary information I read.However, after carefully reading the information, I'm afraid I cannot recommend this book to anyone else in good conscience, due to the issues I point out in the following note, which was e-mailed to the author at the address given in the book (and subsequently returned as "undeliverable," as the e-mail listed in the book is apparently incorrect or no longer working).

Not only didn't the figures from the book's Daily Meal Plans add up (which as you can see from my note below, were WELL beyond their stated limit of 40g of carbohydrates per day, even for a partial list of items from their very own recipes), but the e-mail itself was returned as undeliverable at the address listed on page 149 of the book (ezrin-ctrs@aol.com).

If the daily menus contained in the book don't even conform to the author's very own stated requirements and even the author's e-mail address is incorrectly listed, why in the world would a reader ever entrust their own health and well being to this dietary program?

I assure you I am in no way connected to any other dietary program of any kind, nor do I have any ax to grind against either the authors or their Insulin Control Diet program.I'm just a guy very recently diagnosed with a condition of "Type II Diabetes" whose doctor recommended weight loss as a solution and who turned first to this book in order to try to find it.

I even gave the authors the benefit of the doubt by trying to contact them based upon the information they gave in the book to obtain clarification on the apparent inconsistencies in the text, in case my observations were incorrect. But as I mentioned, I was unable to receive a response, due to the apparently inaccurate listing of the e-mail address for the author.

I am extremely disappointed in the book, not only due to its incomplete or inconsistent information, but also due to its extremely haphazard presentation.

My note to the author (returned as undeliverable) is included below.

R. McGowan
Los Angeles, CA

-----Original Message-----
Sent: Wednesday, January 05, 2005 11:44 AM
To: 'ezrin-ctrs@aol.com'
Subject: Figures for the Figure don't Figure
Importance: High

Dr. Ezrin,

I am a 46-year-old male recently diagnosed with Type-II Diabetes and was excited to discover your "Type 2 Diabetes Diet Book," since it was written from the perspective of an endocrinologist.While the program does seem to make sense overall, what is most perplexing to me is how you arrive at a daily carbohydrate intake limit of 40g for your meal plans (which you say the daily meal plans maintain).

You mention several times throughout the book that a standard serving of fruit consists of 15g of carbohydrate (also referenced in the Appendix on pp. 303- 304).Since each of the meal plans consist of 2 standard servings of fruit (or even 2 ½, such as in the example I give below), this means that fruit alone counts for a full 75% - 94% (30g - 37.5g) of the daily carbohydrate intake amount, leaving only 10g carbohydrate for all the rest of the foods combined throughout the day.

As an example, following is the carbohydrate breakdown for Day Two of the Insulin Diet Meal Plan (from p. 135), based entirely upon the carbohydrate figures referenced in the Appendix:

Breakfast

Decaffeinated coffee- (not in Appendix)- 0g?
1 soft-cooked egg- 0.6g
1 cup chicken bouillon (not in Appendix, but listed separately on p. 243)- 1g
1 peach- 15g


Lunch

Iced coffee (not in Appendix)- 0g?
Salmon Salad Sandwich- 5oz (1tbs chopped onion- 0.6g; mayonnaise- 1g; lettuce- 1g)
Salad (not defined) with Low-Cal Vinaigrette (iceberg lettuce- 2.9g; Vinaigrette dressing- 6.6g)
Gelatin (why not specifically state "sugar-free" here??? I'm assuming it is...) with D-Zerta topping- 0g?


Snack (afternoon or evening)

1 ¼ cup watermelon cubes- 15g


Dinner

Decaffeinated coffee- 0?
Chinese Fish Steaks- (1/2 cup chicken bouillon- .5g; mushrooms- NOT EVEN LISTED ON THE VEGETABLES LIST IN THE APPENDIX!- 0.5G?; soy sauce- NOT LISTED IN THE APPENDIX- 0.5G?)
Beans with Basil (It doesn't specify the KIND of beans. However, based upon the Appendix under "Vegetables," `1/2 cup of cooked beans shows 15g carbohydrate)
Salad (not defined) with Low-Cal Vinaigrette (iceberg lettuce- 2.9g; Vinaigrette dressing- 6.6g)
1 cup beef bouillon- 1g
Gelatin & Fruit (again, it doesn't specify "sugar-free," but I'm assuming so.However, even ¼ cup of fruit is still 7.5g carbohydrate, no matter how you slice it)


You separately caution to allocate fruit portions sparingly, and yet even in this ONE DAY of the meal plan, the fruit portions alone that you specify already account for a full 37.5g of carbohydrates of the 40g maximum daily intake of carbohydrate that you recommend (in fact, you even state a recommended limit of between only 20 - 35 grams of carbohydrate in any 24-hour period elsewhere in the book).

The total amount of carbohydrate of all the other ingredients combined for this one-day's meal plan alone (the carb amounts for which are all pulled from the book's Appendix) which even then only constitute a partial list, based upon what the recipes call for, comes to 46.7g (already over your 24-hour maximum limit).When added to the amount of fruit indicated, this makes a carbohydrate consumption of 84.2g for this one-day's meal plan alone- well over TWICE the daily carbohydrate intake you recommend throughout the book (FOUR-TIMES the amount, if you go by your lower recommendation of 20g carbs per day).

Examples from the text, for reference:

p. 109, paragraph 2:"For the duration of your weight loss period, we ask that you limit your total carbohydrate intake to 20 to 35 grams."(while it doesn't specify "per day" here, elsewhere you do indicate no more than 40 grams during any 24-hour period).

p. 109, paragraph 3:"In other words, more than 40 grams of carbohydrate in any form will trigger your overproduction of insulin and return you to the weight gain cycle you know so well." (again, based upon other references, this indicates "per-day").

p.111, paragraph 3:"Be advised, however, that regardless of total calories consumed, carbohydrate intake for the day should never exceed 40 grams."

Which begs the following question:"How can any reader reasonably trust the advice given, when the numbers for your own daily meal plans don't even come close to remaining within your stated limitations for daily carbohydrate intake?

Secondly, it took me over an hour-and-a-half to determine the actual carbohydrate amounts listed for this one day's meal plan listed above alone, since it required me to constantly flip back-and-forth between the meal plan listing (which DOESN'T indicate any carbohydrate/protein/fat information), the recipes (which are also difficult to track down and which also don't list any carbohydrate/protein/fat information for any of the ingredients) and the Appendix (which doesn't include information on all the items in the recipes and, even if it does, does not give information equivalent to the amounts the recipes call for).

It would be a FAR more usable resource if the information was:

a. more comprehensive, including carb/protein/fat amounts listed right along-side meal plan and recipe ingredients;

b.more logically presented, so that a reader doesn't have to shift back-and-forth between the meal plans, the recipes (which are also hard to locate), and random information sprinkled throughout the text itself (such as the information on boullion, which is not in the index, but only in a separate section I was able to locate) and

c.constructed to stay within it's own set of stated parameter guidelines.

For example, the appendix lists "1 celery stalk" as having 2g carbohydrates, but the recipe for "Salmon Salad Sandwich" calls for "1 tbsp of chopped celery."How are you supposed to make the conversion between "1 celery stalk" and "1 tbsp of chopped celery?," in order to evaluate that "all-important" carb-per-day total?And while "1 tbsp of "chopped chives" is listed in the Appendix, "1 tbsp of onion" called for in the recipe is not and "green pepper," which is also called for in the recipe, is not even on the Appendix under vegetables at all! (nor, by the way, are mushrooms, which are called for in a separate recipe).

The fundamental question is this:If "more than 40 grams of carbohydrate in any form will trigger your overproduction of insulin and return you to the weight gain cycle you know so well," as you state on page 109 and your own meal plan doesn't even maintain those guidelines, then how on Earth can the Insulin Diet program that you recommend possibly accomplish the weight loss goals that you claim?The figures simply don't add up.Either your statements regarding a daily limit of 40g carbohydrate are incorrect, or else your meal plans simply do not work, according to the parameters you yourself have indicated.

I'd love to receive clarification on this issue at your earliest convenience, since I do want to get a handle on the effects of added weight on the symptoms for Type II Diabetes.However, I can only do that if I have complete confidence in the logic of the information that's being presented.As it is, my confidence in the program is shaky, since the figures on how to improve my figure just don't figure.

I look forward to your reply.

Best,
R. McGowan

It Really Works
OK, this is less about the book than it is about the diet.It works.I have tried everything including Atkins and Weight Watchers.I had 15 pounds to lose.When my doctor said elevated blood sugar was the only thing he could find to explain why I wasn't losing the weight, I bought this book.Now, it is NOT an 'eat all you want of certain foods' diet.And sometimes I've been hungry.But it is easy to follow, not the least complicated and there's no measuring (aside from knowing what 3-4 ounces of meat/chicken/fish looks like, and 1/2 cup of fruit/vegetable.)I'm down 14 1/2 pounds.One caviat: since I didn't have a lot of weight to lose (I'm guessing this is the reason) it's taken me awhile.But it's the only thing that has worked.Right now I'm slowly re-introducing grains (bread, brown rice) and the loss continues (this was a problem with Atkins - the minute I ate a dinner roll, the weight came back). It really works.

Diabetes Type 2 Diet Control Book
I per chance picked up this book as I thought I was heading for Diabetes Type 2. I am in the Medical Profession this book is sound and well researched. I started on the diet 3 weeks ago lost 6 kilo's and don't feel hungry. I don't use all the menus and adapted my own. The book is incredibly informative and once you have this knowledge you realise how other diets and pills and potions cannot work.
I just have a problem with the email address I cannot contact either author on the email printed in the book.
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Product Description
This patient education book was first written in 1970 for families with type 1 diabetes.The current book, again updated, is in its 11th edition.It is commonly referred to as the "Pink Panther Book," and has been used throughout the United States by thousands of health practitioners and people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.The material found in the 28 chapters covers all aspects of diabetes concerns.It is written at a level easily understandable to the young adolescent and his/her family. ... Read more

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Understanding Diabetes
This reference book is easy to understand and provides step-by-step instructions for taking care of diabetes.I would recommend this book to a diabetic or a caregiver to a diabetic.

A "must have" for diabetes care!
We were given the previous edition of this book in the hospital when our son was initially diagnosed with Type I diabetes.It was referenced in every appointment and class following that.When the new edition came out, we knew we needed it to have current information at our fingertips.It is easy to read and reference - you do not need to be in the medical field to understand it - you simply need to know someone with diabetes that you want to help!

Saved my son's life several times ...
We were given a copy of this book when my son was first diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes five years ago. The information in this book has literally saved his life ... not to mention my sanity! It is well organized and you don't have to read it all at once, which is especially important for newly diagnosed kids and their overwhelmed parents. The sick day information proved invaluable ...

Best book about type 1 diabetes available
A must-have for all people and families with type 1 diabetes. Each edition is ahead of the game with information about all the new and upcoming types of treatment options (insulin, continuous glucose monitors, insulin pumps, etc.) I have bought every edition since I was diagnosed with diabetes 15 years ago and will continue to buy all future editions.

A must-have for anyone with Type I diabetes in their life!
A clear and well-organized manual for understanding and managing Type I diabetes. Covering virtually every aspect of diabetes care, Understanding Diabetes is practically a crash course in a single book. The book is easy to read and full of excellent illustrations and helpful equations and tables. Also a great resource for discussions with your diabetes care team. ... Read more

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. Eating wisely and well is one of our most powerful weapons to help prevent and manage diabetes; it's also a delicious strategy all of us can live by. Rather than pushing drastic eating prescriptions that cut out some foods altogether, The EatingWell Diabetes Cookbook gives you a simple blueprint for healthy eating: choosing healthy carbohydrates to keep blood-sugar levels stable, while using good fats and lean protein sources to provide great flavors and freedom from hunger between meals. It summarizes the best of cutting-edge research and adds real-life advice including:
&#149; Beyond low-carb, low-fat: Upgrading to healthier carbohydrates and fats
&#149;The glycemic index, explained
&#149;Eating smart in restaurants and while traveling
&#149;Healthy eating at holidays and parties
&#149;Strategies for making lifelong change

Here is a multiple award-nominated cookbook that has already become a bible for thousands who have decided to take control of their health by eating mindfully&#151;including those many households where diabetes is an everyday concern. From the award-winning kitchens of EatingWell Magazine come hundreds of easy-to-prepare, full-flavored, satisfying recipes the whole family can enjoy. 16 color pages. ... Read more

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great book
I have found very few book on Diabetes that explain how and what to cook for a diabetes diet. This is one of them. What I like very much is the illustration of how to divide a plate to follow a carb counting diet. i would highly recommend this book with much information and good recipies. ... Read more

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Millions of ways to mix and match! Here's how it works:

• Complete nutrient analysis and carbohydrate count for every meal
• Every meal includes the same number of carbs, no matter which choice is picked­­45­60 grams for every breakfast, 60­75 grams for every lunch, and 70­85 grams for every dinner­­this helps keep blood sugar levels stable
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  For my father-in-law
  I purchased this book for my mother-in law because my father in law was just diagnosed with Diabetes. She was having trouble coming up with cooking ideas that were both healthy and tasty! This book really helped her out alot!

  These books are not for Diabetics
  ADA- You should be ashamed of yourselves.Some of these recipes have over 80 carbs for one serving!This book concentrates on calories more then carbs.Diabetics should count carbs-not calories.Calories do not raise blood sugar- carbs do.

  Diabetic meal planning made easy
  This book showed us how to plan our meals without getting stuck in a rut.

  Diabetic cooking
  This is a great book for meals we all used to like and thought we could no longer have.

  Not Just Good For Diabetics!
  I bought this cookbook recently to give to someone just diagnosed with diabetes and spent a good deal of time reading the recipes, myself. It is a good cookbook for anyone who is interested in eating healthy. I copied some of the recipes for my own use. I particularly liked some of the chicken recipes as well as the recipe for black bean soup. Each page of the book is divided into thirds so that you can mix and match different foods as you plan your meals. When you get past that initial barrier of figuring out what is going on with the book, you will like this cookbook tremendously. There is a wealth of information here to make us all healthier eaters. ... Read more

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From the world-famed Joslin Diabetes Center, here is the definitive guide to diabetes self-care -- an indispensable resource for everybody with the disease. The Joslin Diabetes Center, affiliated with Harvard Medical School, is considered the preeminent diabetes research center and clinic in the nation -- and indeed in the world -- and The Joslin Guide is without question the most up-to-date book in its field.

While diabetes and its complications kill 160,000 Americans annually, this book's goal is to significantly reduce your risk of becoming one of this disease's grim statistics. Based on the latest important new research, The Joslin Guide reveals the results of a ten-year nationwide study (DCCT) showing how people with one major type of diabetes (Type I) were able to reduce by 50 percent their risk of developing serious long-term complications.

Written under the leadership of physician-author Richard S. Beaser, M.D., working with Joan Hill and a team of experts at the Joslin Center in Boston, this book addresses every important issue that patients face in managing their condition. As practical as it is current, The Joslin Guide in easy-to-understand language and charts explains what and when to eat, how to monitor blood sugars, how to administer insulin and oral medications, how to treat high and low blood sugar, and how and when to exercise. ... Read more

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High altitured cook book
The Pie in the sky is very helpfull for cooking/baking at high altitudes. I have used the information on a couple items and so far they have been successfull. Recomend for high altitude cooks etc.

very useful
I knew nothing about diabetes until I read this wonderful book. Now I know how to research diabetes and choose useful medical products.

A useful guide with some good insights
This book has a wealth of useful information and would be equally useful for people that have had the condition for a period of years or have only just been diagnosed.

The book manages to combine a useful introduction to diabetes (including a lot of information that I personally only discovered the hard way) with more advanced material that would appeal to an individual that wanted to improve their overall diabetic control.

There are some drawbacks: the breadth of the audience addressed by the authors means that some of the early chapters seem overly simplistic; and the book is very much geared to the US ("cups" for dry measure and ounces for wet measure, what are you people thinking?). However the comparative dearth of diabetes literature aimed at the patient and the overall quality of the work means that this is one of the best buys on the market.

One of the best
I bought this book because I liked the information from Joslin online.I'm a Registered Nurse and have read lots of things on diabetes.This is one of the best books on self care that I've read.It has a wealth of information presented in a readable style

overview
The Joslin Guide to Diabetes: A program for Managing Your Diabetes copyright 1995 (may be updated soon?) is a comprehensive easy to use text designed for the person who has become a patient with diabetes. If youbecome familiar with the information in this book you can not only manageyour diabetes better but you can make meetings with your physican morerewarding for yourself and your physician. This book contains lesstechnical information on pathogenesis etc than the outdated (1989) JoslinDiabetes Manual which may still prove valuable to those so inclined. Ihighly recommend this book for diabetics and their families. ... Read more

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Delicious slow cooker recipes combined with all-important Exchange Lists for Meal Planning©

Managing diabetes is made easier by taking full advantage of the benefits of the slow cooker method of food preparation. The Best Diabetes Slow Cooker Recipes offers the superb combination of healthful eating, appetizing meals, and the convenience of slow cooker preparation.

The all-important Exchange Lists for Meal Planning© accompanies each recipe. All recipes have been carefully chosen and adapted from Judith Finlayson's best-selling slow cooker cookbooks.

The following recipes provide a sampling of those that can be enjoyed by the whole family:

• Turkey and corn chowder with barley; two-bean soup with pistou
• Chicken with leeks in walnut sauce; Thai-style coconut fish curry; turkey in cranberry leek sauce;
• Veal goulash; ribs with hominy and kale; Mediterranean beef ragout
• Vegan- and vegetarian-friendly recipes like barley and wild rice pilaf; celery root and mushroom lasagna; creamy polenta with corn and chilies;
• Special dessert treats like pumpkin rice pudding; gingery rice pudding; gingery pears poached in green tea; and the ultimate baked apples.

These and other outstanding recipes, combined with valuable advice and nutrition guidelines, make The Best Diabetes Slow Cooker Recipes an invaluable handbook for managing diabetes.

Book Description
Recent scientific news supports a plant-based diet is the ideal diet for those with type-2 diabetes.The authors present a program of basic lifestyle changes that can vastly improve or, in some cases, completely restore the health of those who suffer from Type 2 diabetes. Type 2 diabetes is not the result of a lack of insulin, but the product of diet and lifestyle choices that cause the body to become resistant to insulin. Readers will learn to take control of their blood sugar levels, find out which carbohydrates and dietary fats are actually good for you, and find out how to achieve and maintain a healthy body weight.Includes a daily self-care checklist for physical and emotional wellness, and 50 recipes using simple, whole foods that are conducive to defeating diabetes. ... Read more

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High carb theory
Most of the book reasonably covers the disease and associated problems. The problem is that the authors advocate the mostly carbohydrate diet which may not work well if you have Type II diabetes with obesity and insulin resistance. If youhave Type II diabetes and you are obese, you most likely have "thrifty genes" so large amounts of carbohydrates do not make any sense to me to either control blood glucose or loose weight. If you have the apple shape you may want to consider other dietary options. I suggest that you use your meter or at least your HB1AC readings to determine what is right for you. If carbs make you numbers go high, then carbs