The Reverse Diabetes Diet: Control Your Blood Sugar, Repair Insulin Function And Minimise Your Me...
Doctors have always considered type II diabetes to be an irreversible condition. But, as Dr Barnard shows in this groundbreaking book, this is ... read full description
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Oct 09, 2011
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Although very repetitive, this book is very informative for diabetics and really anyone thinking of switching to a vegan diet. I highly recommend it for people who have diabetes and have struggled in the past with different diets to bring their blood sugar down. The author of this book is a physician who has actually performed research studies which have been published in peer reviewed research journals and hence shares with the reader his findings and the findings from other research studies
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Oct 05, 2011
Oscar
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I'm a soon-to-be former type 2 diabetic, couch potato (those of us who read a lot), who has been on this vegan diet for the past 46 days. The results: I have LOTS of energy. I no longer have cravings for meat, sugar, dairy products or fast foods. I've lost 22 pounds- 2 pant sizes, and I feel GREAT!! I exercise: brisk 40 minute walk every day with a little jogging up the steep inclines. This diet is also recommened by Dr Dean Ornish who claims this vegan diet reverses heart problems. I can beli
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Sep 08, 2009
Steve
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I don't have diabetes. I won this book as part of a package in a fund raising auction.
I found it to be very interesting.
One current theory for the genesis of food allergies is that "leaky guts", porous intestines leak out proteins from our food before those proteins have been broken down into amino acids. These proteins then get out into the blood where the immune system is alerted to them, thus triggering an autoimmune response.
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I found it to be very interesting.
One current theory for the genesis of food allergies is that "leaky guts", porous intestines leak out proteins from our food before those proteins have been broken down into amino acids. These proteins then get out into the blood where the immune system is alerted to them, thus triggering an autoimmune response.
Infants, whose digest More...
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Aug 04, 2011
Iona
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This vegan, low oil, "low glycemic index" diet will undoubtedly, if adopted, constitute a great improvement for many diabetic patients, both types 1 and 2. These individuals will lower their blood sugars, reduce their medication and lose weight, as indeed was the case with the patients referred to in the book.
However, I do not subscribe to Dr. Barnard's allowance of sugar, nor his recommendation to eat generous amounts of fruit, no matter how much he claims these fruits have More...
However, I do not subscribe to Dr. Barnard's allowance of sugar, nor his recommendation to eat generous amounts of fruit, no matter how much he claims these fruits have More...
Jan 01, 2012
Amy
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I'll start out by disclosing that I'm not diabetic, and don't have a diabetic in the family. I am, however, interested in the way the foods we eat change our overall health. (Forks over Knives and China Study were my gateway titles.)
Reading this book was worth the time investment simply for the discussion regarding "intramyocellular lipids", type 2 diabetes, and mitochondria. Putting this into everyday language: when your fat consumption is too high, your body stores More...
Reading this book was worth the time investment simply for the discussion regarding "intramyocellular lipids", type 2 diabetes, and mitochondria. Putting this into everyday language: when your fat consumption is too high, your body stores More...
Aug 06, 2011
John
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I'm not Diabetic (or a Vegan) but my Aunt told me about this book. I think it does a great job explaining all the body functions for carbs, sugar, and veg. I did learn a few thing, why I read books I'm not sure about, but he takes a strong stand against animal protein. In the book he does a great job of referencing studies and has a long list of references. My only problem with the book is around animal protein is hard on the kidneys. I tried to reference the studies and couldn't find detai
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Jun 08, 2011
Monk
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A wonderful book suggestion (and gift) from my sister. Even if you don't fully embrace the vegan program suggested here, this book is wonderful for helping you to understand the science behind diabetes and how to take active steps to control its progression and even reverse it. I have incorporated a lot of the changes suggested in this book and have seen incredible results in weight loss, decrease in neuropathy, and decrease in blood glucose levels. I haven't gone vegetarian yet, but I have d
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Aug 08, 2011
Rachel
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I haven't read the whole book yet. I bought one copy for my mom while she was visiting, and I read through parts of it. It includes the results of recent studies (this book was published in 2006) that show how a low-fat vegan diet can reverse many health problems including diabetes. The book also answers the commonly asked questions like "How do you get your protein? And why low-fat? Don't you need a certain amount of fat in your diet? And what about calcium?" etc etc. I want to
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Mar 23, 2011
Carol
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My parents recommended this book and I really got a lot from it. I would recommend this book to anyone even if you don't have diabetes.
Jan 22, 2012
I've been flirting with a vegan diet this week, and the results are already amazing. My blood sugars are lower, I have more energy, and I'm sleeping better.
It's going to be challenging, because I'm not a fan of most legumes, but I'm giving it the old college try.
It's going to be challenging, because I'm not a fan of most legumes, but I'm giving it the old college try.
Sep 15, 2011
Ginger
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The advice in this book works. If you're willing to become vegan, you can control your sugar!
Sep 24, 2010
Drew
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I think this could be a winning strategy for many people who are willing to make dramatic changes to their diet. I don't think it's the only way to reverse diabetes and it seems like he demonizes all animal products which may be more related to his animal rights advocacy than pure scientific interpretation. Still, good and readable, and likely a great instrument to the right audience.
Nov 12, 2008
Glen
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My life might be forever changed!
11/12: I've been doing this for 2 weeks... can I just tell you? It SO works. My doctor is astounded. I had my doubts at first because towards the end of the book, the author tends to focus more on weight loss than lower sugars. I was like, oh, that's not my problem. I am a convert. My life IS changed. Not for everyone... requires a lot of self-discipline. But hey, if you're following (or trying to follow) the ADA diet, presumeably you are dis More...
11/12: I've been doing this for 2 weeks... can I just tell you? It SO works. My doctor is astounded. I had my doubts at first because towards the end of the book, the author tends to focus more on weight loss than lower sugars. I was like, oh, that's not my problem. I am a convert. My life IS changed. Not for everyone... requires a lot of self-discipline. But hey, if you're following (or trying to follow) the ADA diet, presumeably you are dis More...
Jun 12, 2010
By increasing dietary fiber intake & basically changing to a Vegan diet for a few months, it is possible to lower cholesterol, glycemic index, etc. and reverse diabetes [or un-predispose yourself from developing Type 2 Diabetes:] in a nutshell [no pun intended:] UNBELIEVABLE BARGAIN PRICE FOUND ON BARNES & NOBLE...http://search.barnesandnoble.com/Dr-Neal-Barnards-Program-for-Reversing-Diabetes/Neal-D-Barnard/e/9781594868108/?itm=1
Jun 11, 2011
Deb
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I am interested in avoiding the diabetes path I know so many are on. My blood sugar numbers are still good, so I don't think I'll be eliminating meat and dairy just yet, but I imagine my digestive track would thank me if I could. Interesting to read how the cells and arteries can recover when animal fat is eliminated.
Mar 03, 2011
Jaidab
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I do not have diabetes, but it runs in my family. Although I may not 100% agree with everything in Dr. Barnard's book, I still think it's an excellent read. Dr.Barnard always supports the information he provides. I also like that he's really good at putting medical mumbo jumbo into simple, easily-understood terms.
Aug 14, 2008
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Good principles, but a bit extreme for little kids with diabetes, Type I patients. I'm leery of anyone who advocates going completely vegan, especially for growing children, or promotes one cause or research factor for a condition to the exclusion of all others.
Apr 26, 2007
Desirée
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This book in engrossing! So much information. I never knew how diabetes worked (or didn't work, as it were). A friend of mine is trying this diet approach to cure or lessen her diabetes. I'm trying to support her in that and wish her the best of luck.
Jul 26, 2008
Abbey
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I love cheese too much to live lowfat vegan... sorry. Read Susanne Somers diet book. It takes nearly the opposite approach for diabetes. Who knows...
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Jun 19, 2007
Has anyone read this book i was told by a docter to try this that he is on it and he lost 42 pounds in 6 weeks.If anyone else has tried it let me know.
Feb 11, 2012
Martha
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Great life saving information. I love the recipes! They are all no fat or low-fat vegan. I made five of the recipes in under 20 minutes. Delicious!
Sep 08, 2008
Laura
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I read this book. I believed what he said. I followed his suggestions and lost 75 pounds. My diabetes has been reversed. This is a good book.
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Feb 12, 2008
Missy
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A book everyone should read, not just those who have or are currently pre-diabetic. Plus the recipes in the back are very tasty.
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