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by Maureen Keane (Author), Daniella Chace (Author)
Fully updated based on the latest research
This new edition of What to Eat If You Have Diabetes is an invaluable guide to helping patients, their families, and their caregivers develop an individualized program for stabilizing blood sugar and maintaining an all-around healthy lifestyle. The book features revised diabetes management guidelines, new lab tests, and the latest research on gestational diabetes, hypoglycemia, and insulin resistance. New whole-food diet plans, additional menus and recipes, and instructions for carbohydrate counting are also included.Back Jacket
Daunted by diets? Confused by carbs? Frustrated with fiber?
Find out exactly what to eat when you're living with diabetes
If you or someone you love has diabetes, you know how hard it is to make sense of all the dietary restrictions--and how challenging it can be to plan and prepare meals. Now, with this user-friendly guide from two licensed nutritionists, you can take control of your life and enjoy the foods you love.
In simple, easy-to-understand language, the experts explain everything you need to know about diet and medication, providing specific menus to suit every lifestyle. Instead of sweeping generalizations such as "eat complex carbohydrates," they tell you exactly what foods you need to control blood sugar and manage a range of diabetic needs.
Based on the latest research, What to Eat if You Have Diabetes includes:
- Simple, food-specific guidelines
- Delicious, easy-to-make recipes
- Complete, nutritious meal plans
This new edition also offers easy exercise and lifestyle tips, as well as updated sections on noninsulin medications, gestational diabetes, hypoglycemia, hypertension, obesity, and more. If you want to be healthy and happy, What to Eat if You Have Diabetes is just what you're looking for.
Author Biography
Maureen Keane, M.S., C.N., is certified by the state of Washington as a nutritionist and is a member of the American Dietetic Association. She is the author of more than thirteen books on health and nutrition.
Daniella Chace, M.S., C.N., is a medical nutrition author, whole foods expert, and the author of over 20 books on nutrition. She is a member of the American Dietetic Association, The American Diabetes Association, and the Society for Nutrition Education.
