Product Description
Hypoglycemia literally means low blood sugar.It occurs when the level of blood sugar in the body is too low to adequately fuel the body.Reactive hypoglycemia is hypoglycemia that occurs in response to eating certain types of food.When there is not enough glucose in the blood for the body to function properly or when the descent of blood sugar occurs too quickly, multiple symptoms can occur.The symptoms can be mild, moderate, or severe.You might think if one is experiencing low blood sugar; the answer would be to just eat more sugar.But, for people with reactive hypoglycemia, that only makes symptoms worse.

Blood sugar conditions have been on the rise not only in the United States, but worldwide.Conditions such as Diabetes, Pre-Diabetes, Impaired Glucose Tolerance, Syndrome X, and Reactive Hypoglycemia are becoming more prevalent.

This is the story of my life with reactive hypoglycemia.This book will take you on my journey of how I went from a person who ate any and everything, to someone who achieved better health by taking control over my diet.

If you suffer from this condition or know someone who does, this book will provide insight into how to manage this condition.While there is not "cure" for reactive hypoglycemia, it can be managed so that you live a normal life.

I hope this book is an inspiration and that it shows you that with discipline and proper food selection, you can live a normal and productive life with reactive hypoglycemia.

Customer Reviews (5)

Not worth the read.
This book is very poorly written, not only in context but also in grammatical errors.The author has sentences that run together and are confusing.I did not gain any knowledge, other than the authors' history. I do not feel this book offers anything substantial to the reader.

Not much information
I understood that this was a story of one persons journey...but I was dissapointed that it didn't have much info to offer. As a newly diagnosed person I am trying to find things that have/have not worked for others and what things they have dealt with. This book was an easy read and very short but not as informative as I would've liked.

Disappointing
This book is not worth $10.95 - $4 or $5 maybe...It is a discription of ONE person's experience.The grammar mistakes distracted me.

I was expecting a book, not a pamphlet.

Inspirational
Shows with the author's example that with discipline and proper food selection you can live a normal life. Very captivating, afforded me a total understanding of my experience with reactive hypoglycemia.

Put Down That Doughnut
This is a great book and packs a lot of info on a little known subject.It delivers what the subtitle offers, a personal journey or voyeuristic look into the world of someone dealing with a condition that may seem foreign to the average person.

I have found a number of articles regarding hypoglycemia on the NET, but these articles are very impersonal usually stating the taboos or do's and don'ts of this condition.These articles are very antiseptic and do not relate an eyewitness account of how someone can suffer on a day to day basis until they find what seems to be a simple cure albeit a painful one in this day and age of the sweeter the better.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who may be feeling like their battery has gone dead and can't figure out why. The author hits the nail on the proverbial head.
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This book is in LARGE PRINT ! ***Care has been taken to make this easy to read and follow. From basic to advanced assistance in your quest to control your Hypoglycemia.***Subjects covered are: alternate perspective on your past medical experinces, home glucose testing, diet, lifestyle changes, stress, helpful links, pets, your kitchen and your pantry. ***There are discussions on: sweetners, body systems, safe alternative remedies for: cold, flu, sinus, allergies, and a word about our children ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Hypoglycemia--low blood sugar--is a common problem in diabetic patients taking insulin. This is a comprenhensive treatment of hypoglycemia written by one of the most prominent investigators in the field who is also an active clinician. It applies up-to-date concepts of the physiology of glucose counter-regulation--the mechanisms that normally prevent or rapidly correct hypoglycemia and thus defend the brain from its devastating effects--and of the pathophysiology of those mechanisms which were largely unknown when previous books on the topic were published, to the diagnosis and treatment of the clinical problem. While its early chapters provide a detailed scientific background, its clinical chapters (on hypoglycemia in diabetes mellitus, the hypoglycemic disorders and the approach to the patient with hypoglycemia) provide much practical guidance for physicians. ... Read more

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Absolutely the Best Book On Hypoglycemia-Simple and Brilliant

I am going to put the review that I wrote for the book "The Hypoglycemia/Diabetes Cope Book" by Freda Whalen and Gilbert Mancuso here as well, because it's actually the same exact book, reprinted with a different title:

I found this book at a time when my body was completely out of whack, after experiencing strange symptoms my entire life. This book did nothing less than change my life. Avoiding sugar and eating to maintain blood sugar can completely improve the quality of one's life, from their body and mind, to their sense of self and their relationships.

This book is, as I said, simple and brilliant, and makes it very easy for any newly diagnosed hypoglycemic to understand how, when, and what to eat to get their physical and mental symptoms under control. The author has been through the ups and downs of a low blood sugar disorder herself, and has dedicated her life and career to helping others with this often-misunderstood disorder. I even tracked her down and e-mailed her, and spoke with her over the phone-she is a kind, understanding, wise woman.

I cannot say enough about this book, or about the very likely possibility that there is an epidemic of hypoglycemia running rampant in this country today. Sugar is an unnecessary and obscenely over-consumed substance in the American diet, and a lot of people just don't understand how detrimental it can to to one's health-especially to people with sensitive systems. One can only wonder how many children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD would benefit from a nutritional approach, by staying away from refined carbohydrates, and by eating quality proteins and complex carbohydrates. I wonder how many people with mood disorders, depression and anxiety are really struggling with undiagnosed blood sugar swings. The link between diet, sugar and behavior is not new or radical-there is plenty of literature on it. In the documentary "Super Size Me", Morgan Spurlock reported on a school for juveniles with behavioral problems who improved dramatically when put on a healthy diet with no refined carbohydrates. Dr. Yvonne Sanders, an elementary school principal from Georgia, has written a book titled "Healthy Kids, Smart Kids". She does not allow sugar or refined carbohydrates in her school, and has seen improvement in attendance rates, behavior, and science and math scores, as well as a decrease in visits to the school nurse.

If you have kids, or really want to know what it means to eat well, do yourself a favor and buy this book. If you feel like something is off with your body-if you experience depression, anxiety, and constant physical and mental symptoms, but your doctor tells you that you are fine, that nothing is wrong, and that it is 'all in your head', or that you have a 'chemical imbalance' and need to take pills that you are kind of scared to take, I strongly recommend that you order a used copy of this book and take a look at it-it will quite likely be the best decision you have ever made when it comes to taking responsibility for your health. Nutrition is such an important factor when it comes to good health, and it is really scary how much sugar and junk disguised as food are being consumed.

I have a personal investment in this subject matter. I have likely had this disorder my entire life, but I did not even hear of it until a couple of years ago. This disorder can be easily maintained through good nutrition and exercise, and it can easily turn one's life upside down if ignored. Sugar, like many things, can seem pretty benign, but for certain people, can be utterly devastating to their health.

This book is amazing, and think it should be required reading for doctors, nurses, parents, educators, counselors, and all professionals who deal with wellness and health. But, most of all, I would like for this book to land in the hands of people who want to take control of their lives and their health. I also believe that this very real nutritional disorder should be addressed with the seriousness it deserves, so that the entire population has the opportunity to be as healthy as they are willing to commit themselves to be.

Very Helpful for Diabetes and Hypoglycemia!
I bought this book about a year ago because I have hypoglycemia.It was incredibly helpful to me, from recipes to attitude adjustment. I found myself, daily, re-reading sections just to stay on track.My husband was diagnosed with diabetes a month ago.Even with all the information we have received in regards to the diabetic diet, we still find ourselves turning back to this book time and time again for guidance. Dr. Manso's section on diabetes is concise and excellent.It is far more thorough and yet to the point than any information we have so far gotten at any doctor's office and we are thankful.

Very Helpful!
I have been searching for years for help in trying to diet.Normal diets do not work since I have hyglycemia.This book shares concrete recipes and is an excellent guide.

This book is extremely easy to read and very comprehensive.
If you are looking for a reference book on how to deal with hypoglycemia, this is it.Written by a hypoglycemic and a medical doctor, it's information includes vitamin therapy and how to calculate your ideal weight, as well as the "laws" of diet and exercise.It is an easy to read, complete reference guide ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to hypoglycemia (also Exogenous Hypoglycemia; Factitious Hypoglycemia; Fasting Hypoglycemia; Iatrogenic Hypoglycemia; Infantile Hypoglycemia; Insulin shock), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on hypoglycemia. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

Product Description
In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Absolutely TheBest Book on Hypoglycemia-Simple and Brilliant
I found this book at a time when my body was completely out of whack, after experiencing strange symptoms my entire life. This book did nothing less than change my life. Avoiding sugar and eating to maintain blood sugar can completely improve the quality of one's life, from their body and mind, to their sense of self and their relationships.

This book is, as I said, simple and brilliant, and makes it very easy for any newly diagnosed hypoglycemic to understand how, when, and what to eat to get their physical and mental symptoms under control. The author has been through the ups and downs of a low blood sugar disorder herself, and has dedicated her life and career to helping others with this often-misunderstood disorder. I even tracked her down and e-mailed her, and spoke with her over the phone-she is a kind, understanding, wise woman.

I cannot say enough about this book, or about the very likely possibility that there is an epidemic of hypoglycemia running rampant in this country today. Sugar is an unnecessary and obscenely over-consumed substance in the American diet, and a lot of people just don't understand how detrimental it can to to one's health-especially to people with sensitive systems. One can only wonder how many children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD would benefit from a nutritional approach, by staying away from refined carbohydrates, and by eating quality proteins and complex carbohydrates. I wonder how many people with mood disorders, depression and anxiety are really struggling with undiagnosed blood sugar swings. The link between diet, sugar and behavior is not new or radical-there is plenty of literature on it. In the documentary "Super Size Me", Morgan Spurlock reported on a school for juveniles with behavioral problems who improved dramatically when put on a healthy diet with no refined carbohydrates. Dr. Yvonne Sanders, an elementaryschool principal from Georgia, has written a book titled "Healthy Kids, Smart Kids". She does not allow sugar or refined carbohydrates in her school, and has seen improvement in attendance rates, behavior, and science and math scores, as well as a decrease in visits to the school nurse.

If you have kids, or really want to know what it means to eat well, do yourself a favor and buy this book. If you feel like something is off with your body-if you experience depression, anxiety, and constant physical and mental symptoms, but your doctor tells you that you are fine, that nothing is wrong, and that it is 'all in your head', or that you have a 'chemical imbalance' and need to take pills that you are kind of scared to take, I strongly recommend that you order a used copy of this book and take a look at it-it will quite likely be the best decision you have ever made when it comes to taking responsibility for your health. Nutrition is such an important factor when it comes to good health, and it is really scary how much sugar and junk disguised as food are being consumed.

I have a personal investment in this subject matter. I have likely had this disorder my entire life, but I did not even hear of it until a couple of years ago. This disorder can be easily maintained through good nutrition and exercise, and it can easily turn one's life upside down if ignored. Sugar, like many things, can seem pretty benign, but for certain people, can be utterly devastating to their health.

This book is amazing, and think it should be required reading for doctors, nurses, parents, educators, counselors, and all professionals who deal with wellness and health. But, most of all, I would like for this book to land in the hands of people who want to take control of their lives and their health.I also believe that this very real nutritional disorder should be addressed with the seriousness it deserves, so that the entire population has the opportunity to be as healthy as they are willing to commit themselves to be. ... Read more