The Diabetes Solution

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Lots of good information recipes are for the American market but many are useful.

This is a very informative reference book for all those who are searching for the right knowledge about preventing, managing, reversing this disease. Buying & reading the book is but a small investment in exchange for understanding how we are to have better health.

This book represents one of the most comprehensive, yet easy-to-read, books on the topics of diabetes and proper nutrition that I've ever read. I wish this book was around 20 years ago when I embarked on my detrimental path toward acquiring Type II diabetes due to poor eating, no exercise and excessive drinking.Dr Rodriguez carefully and thoroughly lays out a clear explanation of the exceedingly complex process of metabolism and how diabetes comes to be. He then goes into complete detail on how different foods interact with metabolism and which foods to include/exclude into a healthy diet. Dr. Rodriguez also does a fantastic job of demystifying the myriad of diabetes drugs.Given the profound incidents of Type II diabetes in America, I feel this should be "required reading" for everybody to help them avoid this disease.Here is something to keep in mind: after reading this book, you'll be able to more intelligently communicate with your health practitioner, family & friends so that you will be able to manage your type II diabetes more effectively. In helping them understand Type II diabetes, they won't roll their eyes whenever you say "I can't eat that".The book also introduces the "Blood Sugar Budget" diet plan which, after a week of doing it, is very easy to understand and follow. Most importantly, since it is based on essential food groups, it is easy to incorporate any meals you have into the diet. While you do have to watch serving size, you won't have to spend any time counting calories, carbs, proteins, etc.While this guide is definitely not a cookbook, the collection of recipes is impressive, delicious and introduces a variety of foods/cuisines to keep your diet interesting. Since I lead a very active social life, I was concerned about attending parties/get-togethers and not being able to eat anything. However, I now find it entertaining to bring one of the appetizers/snacks from the book to a party and have the guest rave about how delicious it is (e.g. cheesy Brussels Bites).I will add that, until he relocated to a different city, Dr. Rodriguez was my personal physician and successfully guided me to full-control of my Type II diabetes. I do like to say he saved my life, but most assuredly he extended it substantially. Although, my personal relationship with "Dr. Rod" did not affect this review (honestly!!), it is nice to see a publication that embodies the understanding & care that Dr. Rodriguez gave me.

生活習慣改善に関心があり、 アメリカにおけるこの分野のベストセラーと聞き購入しました。専門家ではないのですが読んでみて、特に糖質に対する考え方、無酸素運動の有用性に関し、国内の一般的指導では得られなかった発見がありました。

Good solid information. I bought a kindle version, which is why I'm giving it four stars. Not a good kindle book. Go for the hard cover. It's more useable.

In reading through The Diabetes Solution I realized almost immediately this was the book I needed to give my friend who was struggling with controlling his diabetes. Not only are the concepts easy to understand--much easier than other diabetes books I have looked through--but I know my friend, who is a great cook, will really enjoy the recipes. Diabetes is a serious disease, and this book has just the right amount of medical information followed by clear ideas of how to control it for those who are afflicted. The tone is positive and reassuring. Dr. Rodriguez is a good man to have on your side.