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Summary: excellent
Review: I was diagnosed with diabetes about 2 years ago. I have read a number of books on the subject. What I like about this book is that it talks about real food. The dessert recipes are made with real sugar. They are low sugar of course, but a number of the recipes can be fed to company. The book also confirmed something I had recently noticed. If I eat less fat, I can eat more carbohydrates with less effect on my blood sugar. I believe this book would be a great place to start for the newly diagnosed, but it is also a great review book that includes a lot of the newest ideas and theories. In addition, it has the basic understanding that food is good and good food is even better.
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Summary: 6 MONTHS AND STILL GLOWING
Review: I WROTE A REVIEW BACK IN FEBRUARY OF 2001 WHEN I HAD JUST LOST 20 LBS AFTER READING THIS WONDERFUL BOOK. I HAVE CONTINUED TO DO WHAT ELIZABETH RECOMMENDED IN HER BOOK AND NOW HAVE 45 LBS OFF. I HAVE NEVER FELT SO HEALTHY AND FOUND LOSING WEIGHT SO EASY. SHE EXPLAINS THE "WHY" OF DIABETES AND INSULIN RESISTANCE IN EVERY DAY LANGUAGE SO I COULD PUT IT INTO PRACTICE WITH JOY AND ENTHUSIAM. I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL TO HER FOR WRITING THIS BOOK. MY LAST A1C TEST ONE WEEK AGO WAS 5.0. THANKS ELIZABETH!!!! THIS BOOK IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LOSE WEIGHT THE HEALTHY WAY, NOT JUST DIABETICS.
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Summary: 6 MONTHS AND STILL GLOWING
Review: I WROTE A REVIEW BACK IN FEBRUARY OF 2001 WHEN I HAD JUST LOST 20 LBS AFTER READING THIS WONDERFUL BOOK. I HAVE CONTINUED TO DO WHAT ELIZABETH RECOMMENDED IN HER BOOK AND NOW HAVE 45 LBS OFF. I HAVE NEVER FELT SO HEALTHY AND FOUND LOSING WEIGHT SO EASY. SHE EXPLAINS THE "WHY" OF DIABETES AND INSULIN RESISTANCE IN EVERY DAY LANGUAGE SO I COULD PUT IT INTO PRACTICE WITH JOY AND ENTHUSIAM. I WILL ALWAYS BE GRATEFUL TO HER FOR WRITING THIS BOOK. MY LAST A1C TEST ONE WEEK AGO WAS 5.0. THANKS ELIZABETH!!!! THIS BOOK IS FOR ANYONE WHO WANTS TO LOSE WEIGHT THE HEALTHY WAY, NOT JUST DIABETICS.
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Summary: Easy to understand, very imformative and fun to read.
Review: Ms. Hiser has the gift of being able to write about very complecated scientific topics in a way that is not only easy for the average reader to understand, it is fun and entertaining, as well as extremely informative.I would recommend this all-in-one book to anyone suffering from or at risk for Type II Diabetes, and at Hiser's suggestion, the Mediterranean Diet to anyone who wants to live a long, healthy life!
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Summary: Easy to understand, very informative and fun to read.
Review: Ms. Hiser is a gifted writer because she can write about very complecated scientific topics in a way that is not only easy for the average reader to understand, it is fun and entertaining, as well as extremely informative. I would recommend this all-in-one book to anyone suffering from or at risk for Type II Diabetes, and at Hiser's suggestion, the Mediterranean Diet to anyone who wants to live a long, healthy life!
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Summary: Average summary on Type II diabetes
Review: This book offers an average summary on Type II diabetes. I read it in one sitting and immediately passed it along to someone else. It is not a book that I felt that I ever would need to refer to again, but I didn't feel like it was inaccurate, incomplete or misleading either.
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Summary: Nutrition for People with Type 2 Diabetes
Review: This is a book about type 2 diabetes, the type that is most prevalent, but the one that does not get its due share of publicity. The perspective of the book is good nutrition and how that impacts type 2 diabetes. You will read about "good fats" (monounsaturated), fiber, carbohydrates, and supplements. You'll get lots of recipes-almost half the book consists of meal plans and recipes. And beyond nutrition, there is some general information on type 2 diabetes, exercise, and weight loss. This is not a comprehensive book on type 2 diabetes, but its focus on nutrition is very practical. And you don't need to have diabetes to benefit from the nutrition information presented in this book. The book is interesting, almost conversational in tone, and when I was finished I felt like I learned a lot about nutrition and "the other diabetes."
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Summary: Diabetes prevention as well as treatment
Review: This superb and highly readable book provide much information to help a person with type 2 diabetes take an active role in managing his or her illness. But the book also has information that is important to anyone who is at risk for type 2 diabetes. If you have a family history of type 2 diabetes, or if you are overweight and sedentary, you should read this book soon -- BEFORE you succumb to the illness. Once you get diabetes, you can't put it back: it's non-returnable.
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Summary: Great for Beginners
Review: When my husband was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, I knew nothing about diabetes or what to do to help. I purchased 3 books and then 3 more. This book was the greatest help to me. Ms. Hiser explains enough, and then she tells you how to handle this condition. Her suggestions were so reasonable and explained in a way that gives you the confidence to proceed. The recipes in the back are very tasty and easy to prepare. This book is the best of the 6 I have read on this subject, both for information and for practical help with the everyday management of type 2 diabetes. Thank you Ms. Hiser!
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Summary: Great for Beginners
Review: When my husband was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, I knew nothing about diabetes or what to do to help. I purchased 3 books and then 3 more. This book was the greatest help to me. Ms. Hiser explains enough, and then she tells you how to handle this condition. Her suggestions were so reasonable and explained in a way that gives you the confidence to proceed. The recipes in the back are very tasty and easy to prepare. This book is the best of the 6 I have read on this subject, both for information and for practical help with the everyday management of type 2 diabetes. Thank you Ms. Hiser!
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