Offering new hope to millions, this new nutritional approach to diabetes will dramatically alter the way we think about treating the disease
Until now, most health professionals have considered diabetes a one-way street. Once you developed it, you were stuck with it—and you could anticipate one complication after another, from worsening eyesight and nerve symptoms to heart and kidney problems.
Enter Dr. Neal Barnard, who through a series of groundbreaking studies, the latest funded by the National Institutes for Health, has shown it doesn’t have to be that way. By following the diet outlined in this book, readers can control blood sugar three times more effectively than with the American Diabetes Association’s diet and, beyond that, improve their bodies’ ability to respond to insulin—in effect reversing the defining symptom of the disease. And there’s more. Study participants lost weight, were able to cut back on and sometimes...
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Finally someone who makes total sense, 2008-07-03
Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes surprised me, because of his straightforward and simple approach to explaining the role of fat in diabetes. I've been reading everything I can on diabetes, and his approach was easy to follow and makes sense. I put down the book and started his recommended diet six weeks ago, and it works. I never feel hungry, and I've been losing weight. I also feel better. His basics are simple and easy to follow. No hype. No gimmicks.
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I cannot believe the ignorance of this author!, 2008-06-17
I found the authors premise shockingly ignorant and or manipulative! And the fact that he would perpetuate his manipulation on the public. Shame on You Dr Barnard!!! The truth is that he has ties to PETA!
For anyone who doesn't already know, Diabetes is a problem relating to sugar metabolism. I was completely mystified that he would relate animal products, when I found out his relationship with PETA, it all fell into place.
People, of course your diabetes gets better if you follow a diet and you lose some weight!!! Duh! That is so elementary!
A much better and more livable diet is The Schwarzbein Principle by Dr Diana Schwarzbein an ACTUAL endocrinologist! (that's a doc who deals with diabetes for the pinheads out there) Imagine that. It is a much more livable plan for the intelligent who do not wish to give up animal products and still wish to see their diabetes controlled.
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The information in this book is life changing, 2008-06-02
I have type 2 diabetes and have been closely following the recommendations in this book since December 2007. My diabetic numbers are steadily dropping to more normal rates and my doctor says that there is now hope of my getting off my medications in the future. Since I gave up meat and dairy, I am no longer hungry and have lost 44 pounds and still loosing. I have my energy back and am now active in my life again after being somewhat of a recluse due to being so ill with diabetes. A blessed book for those who are ready to change their lives.
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Very Disappointed, 2008-05-31
I had hope for this book. I thought maybe it would make eating easier. It didn't even bother me that the reviews said it promoted a Vegan diet, I am already a vegetarian and have been for thirteen years. Then I found out that Neal Barnard, MD is associated with PETA. He lost all credibility at that point.
His writing is almost condescending and his tone is a little on the irritating side. I didn't get more than a chapter into the book before I began having issues with the man's science and his reasoning for banning animal products. Look elsewhere for hope and help, this guy doesn't have what your looking for.
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Great Book, 2008-05-04
As a nutrition coach I am always looking for the latest infromation to help my clients. Dr. Barnard spoke at my school IIN, and the book has proven to be very helpful. Bonita Kindle
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