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

The American Diabetes Association Guide to Insulin & Type 2Diabetes addresses common fears about insulin therapy and whatis involved with beginning to use insulin. Additional chaptersdiscuss fine-tuning of insulin self-management, gadgets to makelife easier, and troubleshooting steps to overcome any problemsreaders may have. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Good for New As Well As Experienced
This book is informative for both newbies and veteran diabetics. For myself, I realized I could adjust my insulin units based on how my body was reacting. That's something I didn't know I could do on my own. I've been a diabetic for over 10 years. This book has many narratives from different people so if you're new to diabetes, it's a great resource.

Insulin: The best medicine for diabetes
As a diabetes nurse educator, I find my biggest challenge of leading people into optimal blood sugar ranges is convincing them that it is important to start injecting insulin, a hormone their body is no longer making enough of. Next, they need to understand how to do the intensive insulin management their pancreas used to do, but now need to use their own brain to calculate their body's insulin needs.Diabetics will be able to see why they eventually need a before meal insulin correction dose for blood sugars plus enough extra insulin to cover the carbohydrates they eat.There are lots of actual examples from people living with diabetes, in their own words, so it is easy to identify real feelings.Ms. McCarren writes in an easy to read format with tables and charts which creates a simple guide to insulin therapy.I recommend this book to my new insulin starts and people ready to begin intensive insulin therapy.M. Ingram RN CDE

Interesting approach to understanding insulin
As a type 1 diabetic of thirty-five years, I always find it amusing how type 2s associate insulin with failure and are so afraid to take these tiny and generally painless injections. That said, the ADA's Guide to Insulin & Type 2 Diabetes is a lively little book to get type 2s more comfortable and familiar with the ins and outs of insulin use.

The guide's uniqueness lies in the fact that it includes patients' comments about using insulin from its online message board. For patients already acquainted with insulin, how to use it and all the basics, this makes an animated read. There is much to be gained, particularly emotionally, from reading the views of fellow new patient users. If you don't have a basic understanding of insulin and its use, however, this approach may be a little confusing and for that reason work against understanding clearly the critical information regarding insulin use.

All to say, if you know your insulin Ps & Qs this is a nice addition. If not, go for a basic primer first, and use this as follow-up therapy.

Insulin can mean better control
The doctor says it is time for insulin, but you are worried about the needles.Or you think it means your type 2 diabetes has worsened and there is no hope in avoiding complications.Or you're worried about weight gain.

Marie McCarren works to dispel the myths about insulin in this book.Using a balance of clinical guidelines and personal stories from the American Diabetes Association message boards, McCarren does an excellent job explaining all things insulin.

For instance, needles used to inject insulin are small.Better control can be found with insulin therapy and weight can be managed if insulin doses are correct.That is just a sample of answers found in this book.

The only thing missing are photographs of someone injecting insulin.While there are excellent graphs detailing how different insulins peak, I was disappointed not to see injections demonstrated.

Regardless, I plan on keeping this book around for my own reference should insulin become the answer for me in the future.I highly recommend it to anyone worried about their own insulin needs. ... Read more

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Great-Tasting Food for People with Diabetes and their Families

Revised and updated to reflect the latest recommendations from The American Diabetes Association and The American Dietetic Association, The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes remains the most authoritative and comprehensive resource available for people with diabetes and their families.

With more than 370 healthful and flavorful recipes accompanied by complete nutritional analysis, this book makes it easy to prepare satisfying and delicious meals that the whole family will enjoy.

RECIPES INCLUDE:

Whole Wheat Blueberry Rice Pancakes - Baked Orange French Toast
Black Bean and Cilantro Spread - Honey-Mustard Chicken Wings
Curried Chicken Salad - Marinated Skirt Steak with Vegetable Chutney
Lamb Over Minted Couscous - Italian Turkey Sausage with Peppers and Onions
Baked Salmon with Horseradish Mayonnaise - Sugar Snap Peas with Basil and Lemon
Baked Potato Skins - Rum Baked Black Beans - Apple Raspberry Crisp
Port-Poached Pears - New York Cheesecake - Raisin Rice Pudding
Amazon.com Review
Getting dinner on the table is tough enough. For the millionsof Americans who have diabetes or have family members with diabetes,preparing healthy and appealing meals can be nightmare. To the rescue:The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes by theAmerican Diabetes Association and the American Dietetic Association,two of the nation's leading sources for nutrition and healthinformation. The authors chose the best recipes from four previousdiabetic cookbooks and updated them using the newest and healthiestingredients and the latest nutrition recommendations for people withdiabetes.

The book contains 13 chapters and more than 400 easyrecipes for everything from Miniature Crab Puffs and Turkey Sausagewith Peppers and Onions to Moo Shu Pork and New York Cheesecake. Theauthors cover all the basics of a diabetic diet and lifestyle,including exercise, carbohydrate counting, and food-exchangelists. Each recipe is also accompanied by both nutrition facts andfood exchanges. The New Family Cookbook for People withDiabetes proves that diabetics don't have to live on carrotsticks, rice cakes, and sugar-free yogurt to keep glucose levels incheck. --Ellen Albertson ... Read more

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Simply Amazing
This book has diabetic-friendly recipies of all types, and most of them are awesomely good.Good enough to serve to company.If you are looking to pep up your diabetic diet - get this now!

LOVE THIS BOOK
I absolutely love this book.Not only are the recipes great, they are made with everyday basic ingredients and taste great.Every one I've tried is a new "favorite" of mine.

It keeps you from getting bored from eating the same things all the time and each recipe shows the nutritional value.This is especially helpful when your trying hard to get your sugar levels evened out.

Incorporating these recipes along with working out, I've finally started to lose weight.HIGHLY RECOMMEND usage of this book as a "tool" to help with Diabetes.

Cookbooks should have pictures
I honestly have not used this cookbook since I ordered it.There is just something unappealing about a cookbook without pictures.

Great cookbook
This is a great cookbook. Most of the recipes use items you probably already have on hand. Besides showing the number of servings, it also tells you how much a serving is.

Diet for a New Boyfriend
Well, he is definitely diabetic, and enthusiastic about the recipes here. However, actually getting him to eat is the issue.

The cookbook is great. And a godsend for those of us who want to watch what we eat before we become diabetic due to family history or old age. ... Read more

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Reduce stress and its harmful complications to your disease

Diabetes is a stressful disease and only adds stress to our busy lives. Prolonged stress can cause serious and extensive harm to our hearts, kidneys, eyes, nerves, and mental well-being.Learning to manage stress well will help you manage not only your blood glucose levels, but also your life. Stress-Free Diabetes offers a creative, imaginative, and practical approach to stress management.

Stress-Free Diabetes covers:

• Stress and the body and the mind
• Being emotionally smart
• Essential people skills
• Setting realistic goals
• Staying grounded and mindful
• Anticipating problems and solving them
• The importance of humor

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An Excellent Book
This book is by far the best book I've read on stress! Dr. Naporov gives very specific ways for you to incorporate mindful thinking to reduce the stressin your life.It is easy to follow and use his techniques. This book was so valuable to me that I underlined important techniques that I can reread . I have been a diabetic for 17 years and started using these techniques and way of thinking right away. You will definitely benefit greatly if you purchase this book. ... Read more

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Completely updated, recipes are now lower in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol

This second edition of an American Diabetes Association classicis better than ever with updated recipes, all-new information,and the same low price that you want. Almost adecade after the first edition was published, youcan still enjoy Diabetes Meals on $7 a Day—or Less! ... Read more

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Great cookbook!
I am taking a class for diabetics and the registered dietician (who is also a type 1 diabetic) highly recommended this book.She has it herself and uses it a lot.I will be ordering this one.The other thing she said was that everyone in the household should be eating the same meals- not to fix separate meals for the diabetic person while the rest of the family eats the less healthy fare.

Saw it in USA Today
Saw this book in USA Today and ordered it because the recipes and menus looked simple, inexpensive and delicious. I haven't been disappointed! Especially liked the market basket makeovers and shopping tips.

Great everyday recipes
This is a cookbook of great everyday recipes. My family is kind of meat and potatoes and doesn't like that "gourmet" stuff most cookbooks have. The peach cobble-up, apple crisp and chicken and dumplings are awesome and fairly simple to make. You might have to start out buying some of the lower fat or sugar substitute ingredients but most of the ingredients are regular pantry items. I definitely recommend this book if you are looking for some healthy recipe alternatives to old fashioned cooking. I usually buy a cookbook, use it once or twice and it winds up on a shelf, but not this one. I use it at least once a week and sometimes 3 or 4 times. ... Read more

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In response to a major movement in diabetes treatment, recipes low in animal protein and saturated fat that give you the nutrition you need to stay healthy and energetic

During the last decade, major changes in the approach to dietary treatment of diabetes have occurred. Today it is widely recognized that people with diabetes can enjoy a high-carbohydrate meal plan low in animal proteins and saturated fat and get the nutrition they need to stay healthy and energetic. Now The Joslin Diabetes Healthy Carbohydrate Cookbook offers tasty and easy-to-prepare recipes that provide necessary protein in the form of beans, lentils, and tofu and take full advantage of the bounty of vegetables, fruits, herbs, and spices available year-round. Dishes such as Vietnamese Imperial Rolls with Peanut Dipping Sauce, Belgian Endive and Watercress Salad with Blue Cheese Toasts, Pumpkin Ravioli with Mushroom Ragout, and Star Fruit Upside-Down Cake prove that living with diabetes does not mean eating bland, tasteless foods.

The Joslin Diabetes Healthy Carbohydrate Cookbook features:

• 175 delicious and healthful recipes for appetizers; soups and stews; salads; sandwiches and pizzas; pasta, grains, and tofu; and desserts
• A complete guide to stocking your healthy pantry
• Informative sidebars on a variety of topics, including tips for perfect risotto, how to buy and prepare tofu, a primer on lettuce and greens, and cooking with artificial sweeteners
• Nutritional analysis and Joslin Choice information for every recipe
• A three-week menu plan that takes the guesswork out of preparing meals
  

Whether you are living with diabetes or are simply in search of flavorsome, nourishing food for yourself and your family, the creative and fresh-tasting recipes and helpful information in this book will make The Joslin Diabetes Healthy Carbohydrate Cookbook an invaluable companion in your kitchen. ... Read more

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Not diabetic and I love this book
I come from a family of diabetics and bought this to help improve my eating habits to prevent the disease.Everything I've made from this has been fantastic.It just makes sense -- whole grains, fresh fruits & veggies.The fruited gazpacho (with melon) is a favorite in my house (even with my husband who's not a veggie eater) and the oatmeal yogurt muffins are great.I've bought copies of this for everybody in my family.Don't really use the menus but have consistently found the recipes to be great.

Get in the Zone instead
I was VERY disappointed with this book.The Joslin quick and easy recipe book is great however. The healthy carb book is definately only for people who like thier meat still on the hoof.The recipes are unrealistic and I too, found the carb ratios are not what is recommended in the real world.I have better results keeping the Joslin bible in my head, but working with the Zone Cookbook.Be sure your dr agrees b4 you try this at home ;0

Carnivors need not apply
This is a good cookbook for vegetarians and relatively inactive ones at that. The meal plans in the back are based on about 1500 calories which would be about 700 or more deficient if you are relatively active.

If you like meat, poultry or fish seek out a different cookbook.

It does have desserts BUT many of the recipes state sugar substitute without giving any hints as to which of the many to use. Since they vary in sweetness and some are packaged as measure for measure equivalent to sucrose, having a recipe saying one packet or 1/8 tsp. may leave you under or over sweetened depending upon what variety you use.

Too Many Carbohydrates
I was given this book during a diabetes education class. I'm sorry, but eating as many carbohydrates as this book recommends is not helpful to diabetics. If I ate one serving of most recipes, my blood glucose would shoot way up. I guess if you are looking to keep the pharmaceutical industry in business, this is a good way.

Unrealistic
The recipes look great, but are unrealistic for the population I work with and the geographic area I am located in.I am in a small Mid-western community without access to alot of these food items.I have been able to use some of the recipes and love those recipes I have tried.Thanks for the great recommendation. ... Read more

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Great Book
It is chock full of great information. The only problem is to try toorganize it and get past some of the too technical terms. Overall I likedit and I keep referring to it when I have nutrition or supplementquestions. I highly recommend this book to hypoglycemics as well.

Prevention and Cure
This selection is a collection of ideas and history that exists within the disease, Diabetes. It includes ways you can prevent Diabetes and its affects on people and summarizes the attempts to cure the disease in thepast 10 years.I felt this book was an asset to the Diabetes Literaturethat I have read. ... Read more

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All you need to know about alternative medicine

Taking an evidence-based approach, this book describes all thepopular CAM (complementary alternative medicine) substances,presenting what is known about the product, the mechanism ofaction, potential adverse effects and drug interactions, andproduct-by-product recommendations. ... Read more

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Ultra-Conservative Approach
Dr. Shane-McWhorter does a good job of reviewing most of the major supplements people with diabetes sometimes take. Unfortunately, her concluding comment and recommendation for many of them is to proceed cautiously and avoid most of them. This isn't to say she's wrong; the research on the use of supplements with diabetics is thin at best. Even so, her review of the research focuses almost exclusively on diabetes and fails to take into account the ways various supplements have been shown to assist with different conditions. The book does offer good food-for-thought, but it falls along the lines of those doctors who say, "Just take your medication and maybe a multivitamin, but nothing more." ... Read more

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A complete intensive diabetes manual
The only resource for intensive management. Virtually allpatients with diabetes—type 1 or type 2—can improve theirglycemic control and overall health through intensive diabetesmanagement. With an emphasis on the team approach, thishands-on book offers the information needed to help eachpatient move toward treatment goals appropriate for their individualskills and medical condition. For clinicians striving todeliver diabetes therapy for the 21st century, this book is anessential guide.

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Simple

• Healthy
• Delicous.

  A Practical Cookbook for people with diabetes.

  You're cooking for just one or two. You're short on time and energy. You're tired of using family-sized recipes, wasting ingredients, and eating leftovers day after day. You want a cookbook you can rely on for great-tasting, easy-to-prepare recipes, without a lot of fuss.

  The innovative No-Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2 serves up 125 delicious recipes in large print—most of which make one or two servings, use ten ingredients or less, and are simple to prepare. You'll enjoy sumptuous breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and desserts, including Gingerbread Pancakes, Grilled Turkey Breasts with Corn Salsa, Salmon Caesar Salad, Peppercorn Crusted Sirloin Steak, Vegetarian Taco Salads, Spinach and Feta Calzones, Pan-Seared Rosemary Lemon Chicken, and Cranberry-Apple Crisp.

  Each recipe features nutritional information, including carbohydrate choices. The authors also provide great menu ideas, shopping tips, and advice on how to stock your pantry.

  No-Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2 features:

• Easy-to-read large print.
• Simple-to-prepare recipes with ten ingredients or less.
• Low-fat, high-flavor cooking tips.
• Recipes to fit your busy lifestyle.
• Menu planning made simple.Amazon.com Review
  From the first glance it's clear that this diabetes cookbookis different: the recipes are in large print. It's also differentbecause each recipe makes one or two servings--no waste, noleftovers--for people with diabetes who are living alone or with oneother person. No-Fuss Diabetes Recipes for 1 or 2 presents 125recipes--both traditional and ethnically diverse--that "match goodtaste with good health" and don't require odd, hard-to-findingredients. Each major section (breakfast, lunch, dinner) opens with5 quick recipes that require no more than 8 ingredients and no morethan 20 minutes to prepare. Most recipes are modifications of foodsyou've always liked: Huevos Rancheros, several types of muffins, BlackBean Burritos, Sweet and Sour Chicken, Chocolate Pudding, ScallopFettuccini. Some are more quirky: Blueberry Fruit Pizza (not pizza atall, but a breakfast item made with pita bread, fat-free cream cheese,apricot preserves, walnuts, and blueberries), Sweet Potato Lunch,Lentil Spaghetti, and Middle Eastern Muffin Burgers (ground beef,couscous, and applesauce). Nutritional breakdown includes calories,carbohydrate, protein, fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium, andfiber. --Joan Price ... Read more

  Customer Reviews (11)

  Diabetic cookbook
  I really haven't made a lot of the recipes from this cookbook. A lot of the recipes are things that my husband and I won't eat. Maybe at a later time I will use it more.

  One of my favorite weeknight cookbooks
  I am not diabetic, nor is anyone in my family, but this is one of my favorite cookbooks. Almost every recipe I've tried from this book is cheap, fast, easy, healthy, and tasty. I'm a very adventurous eater, but when cooking for myself, the biggest problem tends to be the cost of picking up boxes and bottles of ingredients that might only end up being used once. Most of the ingredients called for in this book are things I already have in the pantry or freezer anyway.
  
  This is one book that will stay on my shelf for years to come.

  wonderfully helpful little book!uses real food, no exotic ingredients.
  i relied on other amazon reviewers to choose this book.
  talk about spot-on 5-star reviews!this book covers a few simple basics, great pantry/refrig stocking lists which could make everything in the book, and get-real recipes and portion-control servings (without being starvation-servings).
  i'm back to purchase one as an x-mas gift for a dear friend.
  i used a marketplace seller and the book arrived quickly and in new condition for a fraction of the new price.great!

  Better than nothing
  I eat a lot of from scratch food, usually on a vegetarian tilt. I bought this book for myself and my recently diagnosed daughter. To be honest, most of the recipes aren't something I see myself eating. It isn't what I eat, (salads, lean meats) but the quantities that I eat that cause me problems.
  
  For someone who has little idea of how or what to cook, this would be helpful. For someone who has cooked healthy for years, it is redundant and ugly.

  THANK YOU!!!This is a great recipe book
  Finally, quick recipes!Some of the recipes you get in other books have way too much prep time or are too complicated to make.I think this is the best resource for someone with diabetes who has to watch sugar/carb intake.I hope more versions of this book comes out. ... Read more

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Originally produced by The National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse (NDIC), This dictionary defines words that are often used when people talk or write about diabetes. It is designed for people who have diabetes and for their families and friends. The words are listed in alphabetical order. Some words have many meanings; only those meanings that relate to diabetes are included. Words that appear in bold italic are defined elsewhere in the dictionary. A term will refer the reader to another definition only when the second definition gives additional information about a topic that is directly related to the first term. Information in this dictionary is not a substitute for your health care professional's advice. ... Read more

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"The way we all should be eating."—Marion J. Franz, Certified Diabetes Educator

Rather than a cause for despair, a diabetes diagnosis can be the start of a new life for the person who embraces a better diet and healthier lifestyle. Medical experts are encouraging people with type 2 (adult-onset) diabetes to take charge of managing their condition, starting with eating well—choosing the right foods that naturally help stabilize glucose levels, thus providing long-lasting energy and vitality and, over time, a trimmer figure and a healthier outlook for the future.

Here is a cookbook destined to become a bible for the millions of households where diabetes is an everyday concern. From the award-winning kitchens of EatingWell magazine come hundreds of full-flavored, satisfying recipes the whole family can enjoy.

New Ideas: Take the best, newest scientific advice and forget the old advice of banning all sugar, eliminating all fat, and restricting eating to bland and boring food. With the right ingredients and recipes, a person with diabetes can eat better than ever.

The Right Carbs: Discover real eating satisfaction with a smart choice of carbohydrates, minimizing the problematic ingredients and emphasizing those that leading nutrition authorities are recommending.

The Right Proteins and Fats: Learn why the new approaches to eating well with diabetes mean using good fats and good protein sources to provide great flavors, positive health benefits, and freedom from hunger between meals. 10 black & white photographs, 16-page color insert, index. ... Read more

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Diabetic Cookbook
Very simple and easy to follow. Has very healthy recipes and it helps you to plan out your choices. I am very happy with this cookbook.

The Perfect Prescription for a Wonderful Diabetic Life
Every diabetic should keep Eating Well's Diabetic Cookbook in their kitchen, right next to the Splenda. It has all the recipes anyone---diabetic or not---could want to live well and healthfully. The recipes are low in sugar and low in fat but no one would suspect them of being "special" in the dietary sense, more like special in the culinary realm. It's so nice to have a good guide to cooking delicious, healthful meals that can be enjoyed by the whole family, not just people who are watching blood sugar levels (or weight, or blood pressure, or cholesterol.) This is not just a guide for diabetics; it's a cookbook for anyone who enjoys eating and staying healthy.

Great Addition to your Cookbook Library
Great introduction to diabetes and proper nutrition in the forward.I have thoroughly enjoyed most of the recipes in this book.One of my favorites is the Black Bean Burritos and then turn it into the Southwest Omelet for breakfast.The desserts are a little weak but that is often the case with diabetic recipes.Could use more photos.Wonder why most cookbooks lack that presentation factor?Regardless, highly recommend this cookbook if you want to eat healthy.

Simplifies Diabetic cooking an eating
This book has a lot of helpful recipes an diabetic information, it could have had more pictures of the dishes that the recipes represent ... Read more

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Diabetes doesn't cure itself. Blood sugar doesn't lower itself. Weight loss doesn't just happen.But now, medical science, healing foods, and Prevention are on your side. Finally, thanks to The Diabetes DTOUR Dieta breakthrough new plan from the trusted diabetes health experts at Prevention magazineyou have the chance to win this fight more easily than you ever thought possible! ... Read more

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“In The African American Guide to Diabetes, Constance Brown-Riggs very effectively demonstrates an important Health Power principle, namely the importance of Different Strokes for Different Folks . She shares a wealth of information about diabetes that has been specifically tailored for African Americans, in a down to earth fashion, and emphasizes the important interrelationships of spiritual health, mental health, and physical health, in Living Well with Diabetes. This book is a valuable resource for African Americans with diabetes, and for their family members and friends, whose increased understanding of diabetes will help to increase their support of those affected.“
Norma J. Goodwin, M.D., Founder, President and CEO, Health Power for Minorities (Health Power)

“Connie Brown-Riggs’s...culturally appropriate messages are an extraordinary benefit to African-Americans, particularly women, who are often not fully aware of the lifestyle changes they can and should make to prevent diabetes and improve their health and that of their families.”
Wendy C. Brawley, publisher and CEO, IMARA Woman magazine

“This book provides cutting-edge information on diet, exercise, and medication, synthesized with other aspects of diabetes care, including spirituality-providing a total lifestyle wellness plan. I support this book with high enthusiasm.”
Wahida Karmally, DrPH, RD, CDE, associate research scientist, Director of Nutrition, Irving Institute of Clinical and Translational Research, Columbia University

More than 4 million African-Americans have diabetes; thousands more have pre-diabetes or are at risk for the condition. But in 21 years as a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator, Constance Brown-Riggs found few books that even vaguely addressed the unique health concerns of this population.

This comprehensive guide includes:

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Discover the secrets to easy diabetes-friendly entertaining!


Now there's no need to worry about what to serve when you host a special get-together or celebration. With The Diabetes Menu Cookbook, you can cook and enjoy festive foods that not only stay within diabetes nutritional health guidelines, but also taste terrific. Whether you have diabetes or cook for someone who does, this book is an essential year-round kitchen companion.

Inside you'll find:

120 great-tasting recipes, including appetizers and drinks, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers and wraps, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts

Twenty-two "mix and match" menus covering everything from a Thanksgiving feast and a New Year's Day open house to a Mother's Day brunch and a Father's Day barbecue

Information on American Diabetes Association guidelines for nutritional health and helpful specific recommendations based on weight

Health and cooking tips to make your life and your meal preparation easier ... Read more

Customer Reviews (5)

The Diabetes Menu Cookbook: Delicious Special-Occasion Recipes for Family and Friends
The Diabetes Menu Cookbook: Delicious Special-Occasion Recipes for Family and Friends

I love these recipes, they are easy and quick.I tried several recipes and they were great.Except I added more spice, we love spice.

very helpful
Great recipes and lots of helpful info.I may have to get another has my cousin borrowed it and hasn't given it back yet ;).

Finally !
As I care for my 74 year old diabetic (former restaurant owner)mother full time -- I am always looking for meals that we both will love. This cookbook really helps. Made the Turkey Burgers last Sunday for us and guests and they were a huge hit! It's the fabulous extras like the red onion sauce in this recipe that make this book so terrific.

Great flavors, easy to cook
Diabetes doesn't mean having to say, "Never." Here is food you might have thought you could never enjoy again, but finally, someone has created a cookbook with recipes everyone can enjoy, including people who have diabetes. We all need to learn to cook and eat more healthy food and this is a great place to start. The recipes I tried were easyand turned out perfectly--I especialy loved the pork loin and the braised chicken with leeks. The desserts look tempting and surprising--can't wait to try the poached pears.The Cookin' Kid

Good for the Trash
I looked through this book and tried a couple of the meals....Yuck is the first word that comes to mind......since that time I have put the book out for recycling. Has to be the worst book purchase I have made ... Read more

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Putting the food pyramid to work sounds simple enough, but frequent changes in nutrition recommendations make it important to stay well informed and up-to-date. This revised second edition of Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy reveals:the latest information on the six food groups and how to incorporate them into a healthy diethow to make smart choices about sweets, fats, and dairy productshow to shop smart at the grocery storeand more. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (7)

Sheeplike followers of the drug-company bought ADA
There's an old vaudeville joke: "Patient: Doctor, doctor!It hurts whenever I do THIS. Doctor: Well, don't DO THAT!"

When we eat carbs, our blood sugar goes up.The solution, according to the ADA, is to eat lots of carbs, then take drugs to bring our BS down.No wonder; the ADA is financed mainly by drug companies.Pecuniam sequi!

The simple, logical approach is NOT to eat things that raise our carbohydrates, as Dr. Bernstein has demonstrated.However, such simple logic doesn't boost drug companies' profits, nor can one claim it on one's insurance.

Nothing new
There is nothing special in this book for Diabetes. It just suggests moderation dietary intake following of famous soon to be changed food pyramid with emphasis on eating heavy starch. Where soon after my brother eats potato his blood sugar level goes through the sky. There are nice suggested meal plans but and data about foods. I was expecting more stringer diet I can take it but I am concerned like "eat fat loose fat diet ".

Overdose on carbohydrates.....
Oh what is a person to do. One the one, hand we are offered diets high in protein that cause weight loss but taken to an extreme (devoid of carbohydrates) can injure the body. On the other hand, we haveDIABETES MEAL PLANNING MADE EASY by Hope S. Warshaw that suggests we overdose on carbohydrates.In the end, each of us must decide individually which plan works best.

I am using the INSULIN RESISTANCE DIET by Hart and Grossman to help me get my life in order, i.e. get my insulin regulated. The "weak" spells and almost fainting from hunger syndrome I used to have when I ate less protein (as advocated by Warshaw) are gone. On the other hand, I am not on the high protein diet advocated by some. I am losing weight and regaining the spring I used to have in my step (it's easier when you weigh less). When I lay on my side, I have to use a pillow to support my arm since the cutaneous layer around my middle no longer is large enough to serve this purpose.

Whereas Ms. Warshaw considers carbohydrates the most important food group (placing them at the bottom of her food pyramid with 6+ servings a day), Hart and Grossman place water at their base with 8+ servings a day. Next come vegetables on both pyramids, but Warshaw links vegetables (3-5 servings) and fruits (2-4 servings), whereas Hart and Grossman show only vegetables (unlimited servings but at least 3 per day).At the next level, Warshaw shows milk (2-3 servings) and meat, cheese, fish combined (2-3 servings), compared with Hart and Grossman's "high protein foods (eight servings a day including 2-5 servings of dairy products). At level 4, in case you've been counting, Warshaw shows fats, sweets, and alcohol with NO servings. Level 4 for Hart and Grossman is high carbohydrate foods with the restriction "Eat no more than two servings at any one time. Be sure to eat at least two servings of fruit daily." Fats and oils are the 5th level for Hart and Grossman with the words "keep to a minimum" and "include some good fats in liquid vegetable form."There is no fifth dimension for Ms. Warshaw's diet.

Hart and Grossman say their approach works for diabetics, as well as pre-diabetics and I have found this to be true for me. I am not about to go back on a high carbohydrate diet for anyone, not even the ADA. Maybe, just maybe, the high carbohydrate approach does not work for all women. A key aspect of Hart and Grossman is not only more protein, but a concept they call "linking" where one never eats a carbohydrate without a protein of greater value. Also, drinking lots of water and limiting carbohydrates to 30 grams per two-hour period is helpful.

Hart and Grossman cover research extant at the time they wrote their book (2001) and Warshaw's book reflects the thinking of the ADA extant at the time she published her book (2000). Hart and Grossman have been conducting clinical trials and base their results on their own experiences with clients as well as much scholarly work. The bottom line is if you have diabetes or think you're in the zone, you'll have to do some experimenting. What works for one person may not work for another. As for me, I'm going with Hart and Grossman, because it works.

A Must for Every Cook Creating for a Diabetic
This book is a primo resource book written in laymen's terms.It is equally informative for those very familiar with what food pyramids and healthy eating are all about, as well for those who may be a novice to the subject. The book is organized in such a way to make quick and easy reference something you want to do to refresh your memory once you've read through it and gotten the gist of the goals.Keep it nearby your favorite chair or on your cook book shelf and use it when you make up your grocery list."De-mystify" is an over used word but really describes this book. Best of all, it's backed by the American Diabetes Association and thus, one of the most reliable for this subject.I bought my first copy nearly a hear ago as a newly diagnosed Type II diabetic and have bought other copies for friends, recommended it to others, and refer to it very often, still.I feel it was very instrumental in helping me to obtain my hard won goal of great sugar and weight control (sugar formerly 235, since I've been following the book it's mid-80's and I lost 44 pounds in about 4-5 months).I am a walking advertisement for why you should buy - but most importantly - USE this book.

Planning meals for a diabetic:
I was looking for a way to help me cook for a diabetic, I went to the library and found this book. After reading it for almost 3 weeks I knew it was exactly what I was looking for and that's why I purchased it.
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Defeating Diabetes offers real hope and real solutions to those with type-2 diabetes. Recent health studies have confirmed that a low-fat, vegan (meat- and dairy-free) diet works best to not only manage but reverse the symptoms of type-2 diabetes.

The authors guide you through the practical steps you need to take to construct a diet and lifestyle that really work. Their no-nonsense approach presents everything you need to know to make wiser dietary and lifestyle choices.

You'll find out how to:take control of your blood sugar levelsfind out which carbohydrates are actually good for youachieve and maintain a healthy body weightarm yourself with protective dietary fatsuse nutritional supplements for blood sugar controlimprove exercise, sex, sleep, and self-care

Included are over 50 easy and delicious recipes using whole foods along with suggestions on how to convert traditional favorites laden with fat and cholesterol into high-fiber, healthful dishes.

These user-friendly and evidence-based recommendations will help anyone with diabetes become more healthy. ... Read more

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High carb theory
Most of the book reasonably covers the disease and associated problems. The problem is that the authors advocate the mostly carbohydrate diet which may not work well if you have Type II diabetes with obesity and insulin resistance. If youhave Type II diabetes and you are obese, you most likely have "thrifty genes" so large amounts of carbohydrates do not make any sense to me to either control blood glucose or loose weight. If you have the apple shape you may want to consider other dietary options. I suggest that you use your meter or at least your HB1AC readings to determine what is right for you. If carbs make you numbers go high, then carbs may not be for you.

Empowerment at Its Best
This book gives comprehensive dietary and nutrition information to empower readers. Because diet and lifestyle factors are the primary causes of Type 2 diabetes, most Type 2's can control their diabetes completely.This is good news because the health problems that can occur as a result of untreated diabetes include blindness, early heart disease, and amputation of body parts. With over half of those with Type 2 not knowing they have it, following the suggestions in the book makes sense whether you have diabetes or not.
The authors explain ways to catch diabetes and pre-diabetes (the precursor to diabetes).They explain insulin resistance and point out that although being overweight puts one at high risk for diabetes, one can be thin and have insulin problems due to "metabolic obesity," which is explained further in the book.
Blood-sugar levels and factors affecting them are clearly explained.The myth that simple sugars are bad and complex carbohydrates are not is dispelled."This is not only a gross oversimplification; it is inaccurate. Simple carbohydrates are found in highly refined, nutrient-depleted foods like table sugar, but they are also found in highly nutritious whole foods like fruits and vegetables. Complex carbohydrates are found in heavily processed foods like white bread and pastries, but are also present in nutrient-dense foods such as wheat berries and beans."
Knowing glycemic indexes is important, but understanding how other foods affect blood-sugar control (like fats) is also important. Factors such as the following are considered: the number of grams of carbohydrate present; the type of sugar (glucose, fructose, sucrose, lactose); the amount and type of fiber present; the kind of the starch (amylose versus amylopectin); the form of the food (cooked, raw, dry, liquefied, paste, ground, or otherwise processed); and the presence of other components in the food or in foods eaten with the carbohydrate-rich food.
The authors offer a two-step process for dietary reform. "Step 1 - Take out the trash" and "Step 2 - Pile on the protectors."Trans fatty acids are an example of an item on the trash list.In a recent Nurses Health Study, replacing 2 % of calories from trans fatty acids with polyunsaturated fat reduced the risk for type 2 diabetes by 40%.
The authors pinpoint many health-promoting foods.For example, many whole plant foods contain phytochemicals and antioxidants, and blueberries are "one of the most protective foods on the planet."Their ability to quench free radicals from the body was found to be the highest, often 5 times higher than most other vegetables and fruits.Other protectors in food such as fiber, plant protein, and certain fats are given thorough treatments as well.
Another section of the book includes "Healthy Weight for Life." "Obesity . . .elevates your risk of most of the chronic degenerative diseases plaguing the Western world.The strength of this link cannot be ignored." The problems with high-protein diets are addressed, but you might be surprised to know that the problems with very-low-fat, high-fiber diets are addressed, as well.For example, the authors state that the very low fat diets often allow for too many refined carbohydrates, and this can be a problem.Another problem with too little fat in your diet will reduce the absorption of certain nutrients, and important foods like nuts and seeds, which are good sources of trace minerals and Vitamin E, may be overlooked. Seven steps to achieving a life-long healthy weight are given.
Two popular tools for diabetics - exchange lists and carbohydrate counters - are explained and reviewed.Both systems have their problems.For example, neither "adequately distinguishes among different forms of carbohydrate. Both systems favor animal over plant protein sources. . . . Neither system fully recognizes the huge variations in health effects of different types of fat." Practical information is given about understanding the glycemic index of foods, and sample menus (a week of breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks) and suggested servings that ensure nutritional adequacy without excessive calories are included.This is especially helpful to diabetics who may be transitioning to the type of diet recommended in this book.
Many people still think of diabetes simply as a sugar problem. Though this is an important issue, there are many other issues, including fat, fiber and micronutrients of which one should be aware. "Making Sense of Sweets" gives information on both nutritive (those with calories) and nonnutritive (no significant calories) sweeteners. There are clear tables for each category including any cautions one should know.
Additional sections of the book include the following:
"Defensive Dining" includes advice for how to handle eating out.
"Survival of the Fittest" addresses the need for exercise and other fitness needs."It appears we can live longer simply by living well.What is more, it is not only the length of our lives that improves with fitness, but the quality of living." All facets of fitness are addressed including aerobics, weight training, flexibility, even emotional fitness and sleeping, and more.
"Self Care: A Daily Maintenance Routine" deals with how we need to take care of ourselves on a daily basis and includes a checklist for our daily assessments of ourselves.
"When Diet and Exercise Are Not Enough" deals with the different medications available to help control diabetes.In addition to prescription medications, the authors investigate vitamins, minerals, herbals, and botanicals.
Finally, "Kitchen Wizardry . . . Tricks of the Trade," helps people to understand what to buy when grocery shopping.It includes an extensive shopping list, suggestions for where to shop, information on reading food labels, and food storage guidelines. The book finishes with a delightful recipe selection to jump-start you on the road to good health and diabetes management.
Overall, the book is well documented with selected references appearing at the ends of each chapter.Defeating Diabetes is a practical, easy-to-read, well-thought-out guide to healthy living and diabetes management.The basics of the health issues that are used to defeat diabetes are sound advice for maintaining good health whether you have diabetes or not. ... Read more

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Meals that are naturally delicious, low-fat,and diabetes-friendly!
Naturally low in fat and packed with protein andhealthy omega-3 fats, seafood is a perfect choice forfresh meals that fit well into a diabetes meal plan.Unfortunately, most seafood cookbooks on the markettake what’s naturally a healthy ingredient and add heavycream sauces, fatty oils, or fried batters. The results areunhealthy meals packed with fat and cholesterol thatcould potentially wreck a diabetes self-care plan.With The Diabetes Seafood Cookbook, author BarbaraSeelig-Brown has put together over 100 meals thatdeliver seafood’s nutrition-dense benefits withoutskimping on taste. Brown has refined the art of coaxingdelicious meals from healthy ingredients, while keepingthe process simple and approachable. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (4)

Great cookbook!
The recipes in this book are excellent! The steps are very easy to follow and all ingredients are practical not those unusal impossible to find ingredients. The author puts the nutional values and exchanges - perfect for a diabetic. I especially like the "Cook's Tip's" throughout the book! The recipes I've made so far are all delicious.

Easy and delicious
I am not a gourmet cook but I really enjoy these recipes because they
are simple and straightforward.You can get the ingredients at any
grocery store and the author gives great tips on short cuts and substitutes.My husband and I love the Sole Genovese.

Fantastic Cookbook!
Fantastic book but misnamed.This is a book for everyone, not just diabetics.With excellent, healthy, tasty, easy to follow recipes, this book provides much needed diversity to cooking seafood.My only regret is that I have not had enough time yet to try all the recipes.Kudos to the author and the Diabetes Association for coming up with such a wonderful resource for the kitchen.

This is wonderful collection of healthy seafood recipes!
This cookbook packs in over 100 great seafood recipesand side dishes for people with diabetes, as well as those just looking to eat healthy food.

As a Registered Dietitian and Cerified Diabetes Educator I encourage my patients to include at least 2 fish meals per week.Many are intimidated to cook fish at home or are unsure of how to prepare it.I finally have a great reference to guide them to!!

You'll find the "Cook's Tips" packed with alternative ideas on how to prepare, purchase or serve the dish. Many of the recipes contain ingredients which are found in your pantry or fridge so it is easy to cook up a meal quickly.

Allof the recipes include nutritional information in exchanges as well as the carbohydrate grams for carb counting. Calories,fat, fiber, protein and sodium values make it easy to use these recipes when following any meal plan.

I have had the pleasure of tasting many of these delicious recipes in Barbara's cooking classes and my own home. EnjoyKathy Tigue, RD,CDE,MPA ... Read more

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The Easy, Gentle Road to Fitness

The “I Hate to Exercise” Book for People with Diabetes is made foryou—especially if you find it difficult to get-going on exercise. This book focuses oneasing into physical activity and incorporating physical activityinto your daily routine. This new edition emphasizes lowimpactactivities that are perfect if you're older, and a newchapter on walking and on exercising for healthy aging makesthis a must-have for you.

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I hate to exercise book for people with diabetes 2
Sent this book to my 84 y.o. mother in law who recently discovered she had diabetes, she has selected a few exercices to do in her home that can help her stretch and limber.Nice book

Great section with Chair Exercises
This book has many great parts it is hard to name them all. The best part is the section that shows how you can exercise in a chair. This is great to do to the TV, and if you have problems with your feet. It has some weight resistance as well as stretching exercise.

Another great feature are the hints to get more exercise doing the things you normally do throughout the day. Highly recommend.

'Must' reading for anyone diagnosed with diabetes who finds the thought of daily exercise intimidating or unappealing.
One of the most difficult life-style changes that the newly diagnosed diabetic must deal with is that of proper, regular exercise. Exercise, along with an appropriate diet, blood sugar level monitoring, and medications, is an essential part of diabetes self-care. Exercise also helps the diabetic cope with this life-time disability both emotionally and physically. Now the American Diabetes Association has published a newly expanded and updated second edition of "The 'I Hate To Exercise' Book" by Charlotte Hayes, a nutrition and fitness consultant who has specialized in diabetes management and education for the last seventeen years. Readers will discover how to ease their way into more daily physical activity; build an active lifestyle based on their own daily routines; create fun low-impact walking programs; set realistic exercise goals, chart them, and so much more. Just beginning with five minutes a day, even the most sedentary diabetic will be able to lift their mood, lighten their weight, burn calories while building muscle, reduce stress levels, acquire more energy, look and feel great, and acquire the motivation to pursue their diabetic self-care practices with a growing satisfaction. "The 'Hate To Exercise" Book" should be considered 'must' reading for anyone diagnosed with diabetes who finds the thought of daily exercise intimidating or unappealing. ... Read more

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ok cookbook!
This cookbook was a bit of a dissapointment to me. I like plain and simple cooking!
I found only a few recipes that I will use!

Bought for diabete nephew
He said he loved it and it even had vegan recipes in it.He is 16 and I bought this instead of the flowers you get when in the hospital.

Very Tasty
I think this is a great cookbook.A lot of very good recipes with a good variety of ingredients.Its hard to find diabetic recipes that dont have a lot of beans or veggies (hubby doesnt eat them) and have them still taste good.I have been impressed with everything i have made.The carb count is a little high on some recipes, but the calories and fat are usually low.I also love that you can look up in the index something you have on hand and it will give you a list of recipes that call for that item.Very helpful.

Proceed with caution
Many of the recipes in this cookbook have in excess of 50-60 carbs per serving.Many times a serving is way less then what actually we put on our plates.As a diabetic I could not recommend this book to someone new to diabetes control.A+ for the quanity and quality of the recipes but NOT for a diabetic.

Big collection of decent recipes with some caveats
On the plus side, there are 1001 recipes, so you have to be able to find some you will enjoy and the directions are easy to follow. Most of the recipes keep an eye on carbs, sugars and fat, but make sure you pay attention to the sodium and cholesterol content or your meal might get out of hand. I would like to have seen them include fiber and maybe even a breakdown of the carbs and fats in the nutritional info like some other cookbooks are doing. I ran into a couple of recipes that had minor errors in them, such as a listed ingredient not being used in the steps or vice-versa. The most troubling thing I found is that some of the nutritional information doesn't seem to add up. The "Chicken-Vegetable Manicotti with Creamed Spinach Sauce" lists 435 grams of carbs for a 2 manicotti serving. I guess errors are bound to happen when you have 1000 recipes, and I expect they will be fixed for future editions, but make sure you take a good look at the nutritional info and exchanges to see if it makes sense. All in all though, it makes a decent choice for your cookbook collection. ... Read more