Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan A Guide to Understanding the Emerging Epidemic of Prediabetes And Halting Its Progression to Diabetes

"Are you overweight? Do you have a parent or sibling with diabetes? Is your ethnic background African-American, Native-American, Asian-American, or Latino? Do you have high blood pressure or high cholesterol? Do you exercise fewer than three times a week?" "If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then you may be at risk for diabetes or already have prediabetes. Prediabetes is a relatively new term for a condition in which blood glucose levels are higher than normal, but not quite high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. While the name is new, the condition is not, and millions of people have it. Those with prediabetes have a high chance of developing diabetes - but the process can be stopped." "In The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan, two of the country's leading authorities on nutrition and diabetes - Sandra Woodruff, registered dietitian and author of several books on healthy cooking, and Christopher Saudek, director of the Johns Hopkins Diabetes Center and former president of the American Diabetes Association - have combined their expertise to present the first total life plan that addresses the emerging epidemic of prediabetes." "Using clear, accessible language, the authors explain what prediabetes is, who is most at risk, and how the disease process can be arrested. They offer practical advice, including dietary guidelines, weight-loss tips, and exercise suggestions. The book also features 150 easy and appealing recipes that emphasize good carbs, healthful fats, and controlled calories - all crucial elements in a diabetes-fighting diet." "The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan is the only resource you need to learn how to cook, eat, and live healthily to prevent diabetes and its debilitating and life-threatening effects."--BOOK JACKET.Woodruff, Sandra is the author of 'Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan A Guide to Understanding the Emerging Epidemic of Prediabetes And Halting Its Progression to Diabetes', published 2005 under ISBN 9781583332375 and ISBN 1583332375.