One of the most palatable weight-loss diets ever devised allows the reader to lose weight with a minimum of pain and keep it off with ease. The product of 18 years of experience and analysis, Dr. Atkins has refined and expanded his thinking about weight loss, though his diet remains based on low carbohydrate intake.

The book reveals that the secret solution to losing weight and preventing not just diabetes but also heart disease, stroke, dementia, and cancer is balanced insulin levels. Dr. Hyman describes the seven keys to achieving wellness-nutrition, hormones, inflammation, digestion, detoxification, energy metabolism, and a calm mind--and explains his revolutionary six-week healthy-living program. With advice on diet, green living, supplements and medication,...

Writing with clear, persuasive language, Dr. Jason Fung explains the only way to treat type 2 diabetes effectively is proper dieting and intermittent fasting - not medication. Dr. Fung proposes a new, evidence-based way to break the cycle of high blood glucose and increased insulin resistance. Drawing from the latest in medical research, he outlines the impact of diet and lifestyle in type 2 diabetes and offers simple, easy-to-follow advice for preventing...

The co-host of "The View" reveals how, with the help of a leading endocrinologist, she devised her own diet plan, which allowed her to lose weight, regain her health, and control her Type 2 diabetes.

Explains the steps from what the pancreas is to living with diabetes with Ian Insulin and Polly Pancreas.

Written with authentic detail and suspense, and featuring walk-ons by William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, and Eli Lilly himself, among many others, "Breakthrough" relives the heartwarming true story of the discovery of insulin.

"Few diabetes books focus specifically on the day-to-day issues facing people who use insulin. Diabetes educator Gary Scheiner provides the tools to "think like a pancreas" -- to successfully master the art and science of matching insulin to the body's ever-changing needs. Comprehensive, free of medical jargon, and packed with useful information not readily available elsewhere, such as: day-to-day blood glucose control and monitoring designing an...

Presents a comprehensive program that describes how reducing sugar intake and choosing the right carbohydrates can help in weight loss and provides easy-to-follow recipes and meal plans as well as advice on addressing childhood obesity.

User-friendly guide covers all aspects of insulin use in type 2 diabetes

The American Diabetes Association Guide to Insulin & Type 2 Diabetes addresses common fears about insulin therapy and what is involved with beginning to use insulin. Additional chapters discuss fine-tuning of insulin self-management, gadgets to make life easier, and troubleshooting steps to overcome any problems readers may have.

"Caused by the body's inability to turn sugar into energy, diabetes affects many children and adults. Learn the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes, how to use medicines and take insulin injections, and how to prevent blood sugar levels from dipping. Read stories from people who have made small changes to their daily routine to control diabetes, eat sensibly and enjoy doing the things they love."--from p. [4] of cover.