Editorial Review:

The twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes are a 21st-century time bomb. The Atkins organisation is renowned for their work on diabetes and this book sets out a controlled carb diet and nutrition regime to help people lose weight and prevent, treat and even reverse diabetes. The conventional 'healthy' Western diet, based upon large amounts of carbohydrates and a small amount of protein and fat, results for many people in a state of hyperinsulinism, a key factor in developing diabetes. Insulin is a hormone that helps to regulate blood sugar levels in the body. The Atkins nutritional plan, based on eating the foods that balance your hormones to regulate blood sugar levels, controls the production of insulin and is therefore a great tool in treating and preventing diabetes. The Atkins plan also promotes healthy weight loss and freedom from other conditions, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. The book contains all the nutritional information diabetes sufferers need to plan their new, healthy diet, as well as recipes so the plan can be put into practice.

Two colleagues of the late Dr. Robert Atkins take on the obesity epidemic's deadly twin: type 2 diabetes. Dr. Mary Vernon and Jacqueline Eberstein, RN, adapt the carb-cutting, fat-allowing Atkins nutritional approach as a preemptive strike against this fast-growing killer. Diabetes--defined here as a condition in which glucose or blood sugar is above the normal range--is viewed as a preventable problem. "What we hope we have created in this book is a realistic and practical guide to wiping out type 2, one person at a time." Since obesity is the major risk factor for diabetes, they begin with the "fat lie" (i.e., the belief that fat causes obesity) to voice the Atkins mantra: low fat means high carbs and high carbs are broken down into sugar. With a convincing mix of essay/picture testimonials, clinical studies, quizzes, checklists, and menu planners and recipes, Vernon and Eberstein make the case for diet and lifestyle changes to alter the metabolism of those at risk for diabetes. They have done a yeoman's job of translating Atkins's medical nutrition advice into a step-by-step program. One can quibble about their missionary zeal or the omnipresent eggs in the breakfast sample menus. At times, the scientific data are overly detailed or hidden within a quiz. Thankfully, there is a spot-on summary of the book's paradigm-busting ideas in the appendix. -- Barbara Mackoff

Customer Reviews:

Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0

Must read for diabetics...:

Limiting your carb intake is the absolute key to controlling your diabetes. Dr. Atkins and Dr. Bernstein are both right on the mark with this theory. It's very simple...you follow the diet...you control your diabetes. The book is full of encouragement. It reinforced a lot of things I knew and reminded me that I have a choice about what I eat. If you already have one if the other Atkins books, it's no revelation...the diet is the same. If you have diabetes and need a place to start...this is one of the best.... more info

Highly recommended:

"Atkins Diabetes Revolution", the book, is an absolute must read for anyone who has been diagnosed as type 2 diabetic, prediabetic or who has sudden high blood pressure, high blood sugar, poor blood lipid figures or who is just overweight. The Atkins approach is almost miraculous, I lost 17 lbs in about 8 weeks, threw away my blood pressure pills and saw my blood sugar come down to the high normal level in about 12 weeks. A couple of friends with similar problems are now seeing the same results.

Healthy Diabetic Eating made Easy:

I found this book in a reduced price bin at a dept store and bought it. It has been the best $5 investment ever made and is worth its weight in gold.
The diabetic information is easily understood and make sense to the lay person. I love the mealplans that are laid out and the recipes for the most part are excellent. Had to make a couple of adjustments on seasonings for personal taste, but have throughly enjoyed them. I make the full recipes that are for 4, measure the servings out, and freeze the other... more info

Solid Info, Easy to understand:

You've just been diagnosed with type II diabetes. You're scared, confused, etc. This is the book to buy to help you through it. It goes through all the technical, medical jargon and makes it understandable to you, then gives you clear cut ways to improve your situation. Is changing your lifestyle easy? Nope, but then again, nothing worth having/doing is easy. I can tell you, though, that if you follow the directions in this book, not only will you not be hungry, but you will feel healthier than you ever... more info

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