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Atkins Diabetes Revolution : The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and Controlling Type 2 Diabetes | 
 enlarge | Authors: Robert C. Atkins, Mary C. Vernon, Jacqueline Eberstein
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Pages: 560
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Dimensions (in): 8.9 x 6.4 x 1.7
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Publication Date: August 1, 2004
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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
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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.
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 Type II Diabetic for 15 months December 29, 2008
Martin Luther (Iowa USA)
I was diagnosed in fall of 2007 and have mostly wasted my time since then dithering around about gettting started on some serious lifestyle changes while slowly getting worse. I got Dr. Bernstein's books, but found his approach overly technical and daunting (though his books are actually very good; the problem was me).
Anyway finally decided to send off for the Atkins book on diabetes control and have found it very easy to understand and follow. Lost my cravings (and they were severe and driving me crazy!) pretty fast in the Induction phase of the diet. Have been on it only a few days, but blood sugar is coming down, and I feel generally better with more energy.
Several specific fast results have amazed me: I had been increasingly waking up with stiff and sore fingers that I took to be the results of aging and 'normal' arthritis since I am 58. Well it was quite unpleasant and made getting dressed difficult and painful. My fingers were beginning to get stiff even after a nap. I have taken glucosamine and chondroiten for some time with little or no noticable result.
Now, I am not mistaken about this; my fingers are NORMAL after sleeping, now. I noticed this after my FIRST successful low-carb day. I have no idea why this is but it is wonderful! Makes me feel so much younger.
The second thing is that I wake up feeling good rather than groggy and generally rotten. All along I thought I was just not a morning person and had to drag myself out of bed to get ready for work. Needed coffee to get going. Again from the morning following the first successful low-carb day, I have opened my eyes and actually felt good rather than headachy and slightly queasy. I honestly think I have been carb-hungover in the mornings all these years. Wow.
Oh I should mention one more thing. My toes were giving me the standard diabetic problems with tingling, numbness, and random, sharp pains. Low-carb eating really improves how they feel; far fewer of the negative symptoms. My feet feel really quite normal almost all the time, now.
Before I started Induction, I was good all day long, and then lost it totally every night with cravings and really bad eating. The bad eating at night was tough on my stomach once I got to bed. I was slowly gaining weight when I needed desperately to LOSE to improve my blood sugar.
Well if you can get through a couple of days of Atkins Induction, your cravings really should disappear, and I mean disappear.
I know I feel so much better physically in the ways I have described above, that it is a big motivator to stay on the diet. Hey, learn to love your protein and salads, Type II Diabetics; you have nothing to lose but your nasty symptoms and your lousy blood-sugar readings! Try this, honestly. It's simple, and the results are good. I am now an Atkins-Believer!
The 'standard' diabetic diet is way too high-carb to be good for diabetics. I was initally given a low-fat, high-carb diet at my doctor's office, but I even from the beginning, I just knew it was the wrong way to go.
But, please pay attention to this: if you are Type I, or a Type II on heavy meds, you must start a program like this very, very carefully and only under the supervision of a doc who is friendly to the approach (unfortunately not too many are). The doc will help you taper off your meds. slowly as the low-carb approach lowers your blood sugar. Type Is will always need some level of meds since their bodies don't produce any insulin at all. Type IIs will either be able to reduce their meds or even possibly be able to discontinue them if they go low-carb and stay that way.
Must read for diabetics... November 17, 2008
Michael R. Quinn (Visalia, CA)
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. Of course, the book is only as good as the use you put it to. :-)
Highly recommended October 6, 2008
John Campbell (Los Angeles)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
"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 September 19, 2008
D. Eustice
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 portions. That way I don't have to make the recipes every month. The meal plan allows you to choose between a 20, 40 or 60 carb day all at a glance. They have provided food lists so you can make your own plans when you want.
Thank you for this book, it has made my life as a diabetic soooo much better and easier.
Solid Info, Easy to understand May 9, 2008
A. Tyre (NYC)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
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 have in your life. At least I do...and so do many of my co-workers, friends, etc, who follow Atkins. You really have nothing to lose.
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