Product Description

Mention diabetes and what are the first things that leap to mind? Sugar levels, gluclose monitoring, and insulin? According to leading diabetes specialist Dr. Stevan Joyal, to truly combat the diabetes epidemic--both preventing it and improving the quality of life for those who have it--we must start smaller, by focusing on the microscopic yet most critical factors that control your genes and your cells. In WHAT YOUR DOCTOR MAY NOT TELL YOU ABOUT DIABETES, Dr. Joyal tells readers how to prevent and treat type 2 diabetes and reverse prediabetes (a condition affecting half of all Americans), by positively influencing the genes and cells in the body that cause the condition--all without the use of special gadgets, or crazy fad diets. In this groundbreaking, integrative treatment plan, you will find:
-the testing procedures that EVERYONE should have to discover their diabetes and prediabetes risk level
-tools to prevent and significantly control minor to serious diabetic complications
-important guidelines on diet, including especially effective "superfoods"
-an individualized, scientifically-proven natural supplement regime
-a manageable and effective exercise program
-lifestyle changes, including stress reduction tips, that can really make a difference
-recommendations on pharmaceuticals when necessary

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #175624 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 288 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780446697743
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
"A thoughtful and fresh approach to an old disease of epidemic proportions...Dr. Joyal offers new insights and the tools to either avoid or slow down the progression of some of the most basic and aggressive causes of diabetes. An integrated approach to the subject and one you will want to read--now." --Philip Lee Miller, MD, author of The Life Extension Revolution, and founder, Los Gatos Longevity Institute

"Outstanding...delivers solid science in an exciting and informative format. Highly recommended." --Nicholas Perricone, New York Times bestselling author of The Wrinkle Cure and The Perricone Promise

"Great guidelines...leading-edge information...one of the most in-depth and useful books for people with diabetes...This is the right book at the right time to help turn the tide against the growing diabetes epidemic."--Douglas Kalman, PhD, RD, FACN, director, Nutrition & Applied Clinical Research, Miami Research Associates

"An education for the educated patient...This book gives solid medical information on diabetes, based on medical studies and solid clinical advice. I learned from it!" --Christopher Cannon, MD, TIMI study Group, Boston, MA

About the Author
Steven V. Joyal, M.D. is the vice president of Scientific Affairs and Medical Development at the Life Extension Foundation (LEF). He has also served as director of endocrinology and metabolism research within the pharmaceutical industry. He frequently lectures on the nutritional management and other natural treatments of diabetes and metabolic syndrome at international medical conferences and is published widely in academic journals.

Customer Reviews

"Learn How To Prevent, Treat, and Beat Diabetes"
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes is not necessarily an easy read. However, it is very interesting. I suppose we all know diet and exercise can help reduce the risk of diabetes. Do you really know how to alter your diet and exercise? That is where this book comes in.

Joyal explains that diabetes is a form of advanced aging. None of us want that. He goes on to explain what exactly causes this. The really interesting part of this book is the part about preparing foods. Slow cooking is actually the healthiest cooking. I am no longer feeling lazy about using my crockpot.

Anyone with diabetes or a predisposition for diabetes should read this. If you are married to someone who falls into this category, it may benefit you to read this, especially if you are in charge of preparing meals. This is a bit heavy on the science, but don not get bogged down. If you must, skip to the diet part.

Wonderfully Insightful and Informative
Dr Joyal hits the nail on the head in this well-detailed, unique, and insightful synopsis of the prevention and maintenance of diabetes. As someone who has many close friends with diabetes, I decided to give this book a try for nothing more than educating myself on this widespread disease. Dr Joyal has opened my eyes not only on how people with diabetes can prevent health complications but also on how to take care of myself with the correct balance of diet, exercise, and supplements in order to minimize my risk of contracting diabetes as well as other preventable diseases.

The great thing about this book is that it is not solely for people with diabetes. Anyone looking to become healthier and are just sick of hearing about these fad diets that come and go can definately benefit from reading this. We all know that by eating appropriate portions of healthy food, incorporating a structured and focused fitness regime, taking supplements, and reducing stress are all important factors in becoming healthier. Dr Joyal takes it a step further and tells you WHY these factors are important and how, when all done together and structured, are vital in disease prevention and maintenance.

As soon as I finished this book I gave it to a friend of mine with a serious case of diabetes. Since reading Dr Joyal's book and implementing his suggested methods, I have noticed a dramatic change in his attitude, energy, and overall well-being.

I would highly recommend this book for anyone looking for better ways to control diabetes or simply for the person looking to get in better shape and has questions about vital nutrients and food preparation.

Entirely innovative
What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Diabetes aptly portrays prediabetic states and diabetes itself as forms of accellerated aging. Although Doctor Joyal is tackling a complex disease process, his writing is easy to understand and his comprehensive approach to optimize metabolic health is entirely innovative. He emphasizes preventing glycation as a means to reverse the progression of prediabetic states and to reduce diabetes-related end organ damage. The multifaceted approach includes conventional medications but also proposes simple lifestyle modifications that have strong scientific support. The antiglycation eating plan includes specific recipes and preparation techniques. He explores the important and evolving role of natural supplements and presents time efficient programs for stress reduction and exercise. All too often physicians spout the vague mantra of "eat right and get more exercise". This book offers specific, practical, and attainable measures to counter the downward spiral of glycation in diabetes, and I recommend it highly to patients and physicians alike.