The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes

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1. Peggy A. Holloway says:

   February 10, 2010 at 8:52 am

   I saw Bob Greene on Good Morning America and ever since, I have looked for every opportunity to speak out against this book. The menu plan featured on GMA was a disaster for anyone with the type of glucose-intolerance that results in chronic high blood sugar readings. The symptom of glucose-intolerance that is called “Type II Diabetes” can be completely avoided with a very low-carbohydrate diet. However, Greene’s menus are very low in fat and too high in carbohydrates. All carbohydrates convert to glucose, which cannot be utilized by those of us with insulin-resistance/glucose intolerance. Anyone with elevated fasting blood sugars or a family history of “Type II” needs to cut out all starches, grains and sugars. Exercise is also crucial – a minimum of 30 minutes of high intensity exercise (not a stroll around the neighborhood) every day. These two simple steps will prevent “Type II Diabetes” and the accompanying obesity, heart, and circulation problems – no pharmaceuticals required. Run, don’t walk away from Greene’s book and check out Dr. Richard Bernstein and Gary Taubes. They have researched the science, which apparently Bob Greene has not.
   Rating: 1 / 5
2. L. Maupin says:

   February 10, 2010 at 10:21 am

   I was excited about getting this book Bob Greene is awesome and seems to have such sound advice whenever I have seen him on TV.

   But when I got the book I saw foods I should never eat. . .

   A long time ago I believe it was Dr Atkins the word “pre-diabetes” was coined If you can catch yourself in this situation you have a real opportunity to set yourself on the right track

   Those of us with glucose intolerance issues have trouble processing sugar or anything that turns into sugar. . therefore we have to be very careful about our food choices

   (Here is a good example of this) I went on a famous diet program where they deliver the food to your door. . . I chose the diabetic program and in 3 months on the program I did not lose a pound I followed the program and did not cheat, but you see I later learned that bread, fruit, etc turns into sugar in the body and I had a problem with the sugar

   I believe Bob Greene is well intentioned but off the mark It might also be good for people who are taking medicine to lower their blood sugar

   I was hoping that he had come up with phase 2 of glycose intolerant people. . . maybe something new
   to help us prevent diabetes, but to those of us with these issues, this book could actually harm instead of help us
   Rating: 1 / 5
3. R. Coulson says:

   February 10, 2010 at 10:29 am

   This book should be the bible for diabetic. It tells how to manage and live with diabetes. It also talks about those who have diabetes and are trying to make a difference for their community and to help find a cure. The one that comes to mind is Chipapalooza ([. . . ]) It is a charity concert series that gives its profits to help end diabetes! This book is an inspiration!!!
   Rating: 5 / 5
4. Jenn says:

   February 10, 2010 at 12:38 pm

   I’ve read many books on diabetes in an effort to help family members that have both Type 1 and 2, and to become self-educated to keep from getting diabetes myself.

   I was impressed with how easy it made understanding diabetes without getting too technical. The approach is to inform and help the reader put into practice what has been learned. One of the ways it does this is using a phase approach. There is no wondering where to begin.

   Chapters in the book are: “What are Diabetes and Pre-diabetes?”, “Phase One: Taking Control Over Your Blood Sugar”, “Phase Two: Fine Tuning Your Diet”, “Phase Three: Living Your Best Life”, “Drugs Used to Treat Diabetes and Prevent Complications”, “Best Life Diabetes-friendly Meal Plans”, and “Best Life Recipes”.

   I wish this would have been the first book I ever read on the topic. It would have been the only one I needed to read and would have saved me time and money.
   Rating: 5 / 5
5. V. Crump says:

   February 10, 2010 at 1:26 pm

   I have been following the meal plans in this book for several weeks and am very pleased with the results. I thought, at first, it would be hard given the ingredients I had never tried before (steel cut oats, quinoa) but everything was at the grocery store and I understand I have to make some sacrifices for better health.
   Rating: 5 / 5