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Diabetes Rising: How a Rare Disease Became a Modern Pandemic, and What to Do About It
by
Dan Hurley
Written by award-winning investigative journalist Dan Hurley, Diabetes Rising is a gripping expose of the quest for a cure for the disease that afflicts hundreds of millions of people around the world. Hurley chronicles today’s diabetes epidemic—how the disease has grown so dramatically, why the American Diabetes Association focuses its attention on just a small handful of...more
Hardcover, 336 pages
Published
January 5th 2010
by Kaplan Publishing
(first published 2010)
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Ever since I heard Dan Hurley on NPR's Talk of the Nation and he said that frequent low blood sugars was the symptom of a HEALTHY diabetic, I knew I had to read this book, if only out of appreciation for him spreading this public service announcement. He talks about living with type 1 in a way I've been waiting for for years: realistically, and recognizing that complications, especially severe lows, are unavoidable if you are keeping your sugars in a healthy range.
So, as a type 1, t...more
So, as a type 1, t...more
Disclosure: I only read the very beginning of this book and decided not to finish it. I felt led to believe that it would be an objective piece of stellar journalism, but from the get-go it seemed really biased and relied on manipulation of facts.
Example: in the prologue he talks about the rate of new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in kids growing by enormous leaps in recent years, then tries to impress upon us how crazy this is when compared to the decrease in DEATHS caused by cancer ...more
Example: in the prologue he talks about the rate of new diagnoses of type 2 diabetes in kids growing by enormous leaps in recent years, then tries to impress upon us how crazy this is when compared to the decrease in DEATHS caused by cancer ...more
Dan Hurley takes an investigative reporter stance on tracing the history of diabetes with a personal insight to the disease, having lived as a Type 1 Diabetic himself for decades. As a father of a two year old with Type 1, I found the information presented both educational, devastating, and frustrating.
In terms of the educational value for anyone who deals with this monster on a daily basis, I learned more about the history of the disease and the particulars of management (one line comm...more
In terms of the educational value for anyone who deals with this monster on a daily basis, I learned more about the history of the disease and the particulars of management (one line comm...more
I am very interested in diabetes because my husband is Type 1 diabetic. We've been blessed that in our almost 8 year marriage he's only had a very serious low one time (resulted in an ambulance ride to the hospital) however we have dealt with several other complications related to his diabetes (eye issues, he just had a kidney transplant a year ago).
Mostly I was hoping I'd learn 'new' ways to help prevent the disease in our 3 children.
I must say I was disappointed in the li...more
Mostly I was hoping I'd learn 'new' ways to help prevent the disease in our 3 children.
I must say I was disappointed in the li...more
This book describes the rise of diabetes, both types, over the last century until it now has the status as a virtual pandemic. It discusses possible causes of the rise and medical approaches to the disease. As one of my daughters has suffered from type 1 diabetes since age 10, this topic is of particular interest to me. I found the book immensely readable, and both fascinating and troubling. My only frustration with it is that, in some of the statistics presented (not all, but some), it is not a...more
Great book that covers the history of the disease, the methods we have used to combat it, what might cause it, and what we are doing to fight it/cure it. For those looking for clear-cut answers, this is not the book for you. Go tilt against windmills elsewhere. This is reporting at its best and does offer hope. I know I will be taking a lot of vitamin D from now on and see how that helps my sugar.
This book is a MUST read for understanding the problems today. The simple definitions of Type 1 and Type 2 diabetics are becoming blurred because of a change in the numbers of people being diagnosed today and it's link to rising weights across ALL body types. There are other factors involved. Plus this book details the risks, the meds, the inside story etc. I learned a LOT.
interesting, though not compelling. his theories on the causes of the rise of diabetes are not backed up with enough data to be convincing, though i do think i'm going to start taking a vitamin D supplement. the book makes some good points, but nothing i haven't seen elsewhere.
Wow-- what an eye-opener. Dan Hurley presents some amazing facts. I was especially educated about the growing Type 1 diabetes epidemic and surprising environmental/dietary connections.
Awesome, informative, insightful. I recommend this to everyone, not just those affected by diabetes. From the 'history of' to the 'reasons why' sections, this book is just great.
There were a few sketchy parts in the potential causes section, but I think Hurley does a nice job of talking about history, interesting theories and the latest possible diabetes treatments.
Good one for those interested are curious about Diab at ease!!
Very informative. Great summary of the current research.
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