Diabetes Books

I came across this book and was semi-intrigued by the plot summary on the cover. So I decided to give it a try. It had an Abe Award sticker on the spine and had the words 'vampire novel' on the front. It couldn't be too bad right?

The novel itself was interesting, with a new take on vampires being diabetics. It was, however, focused too much on the 'diabetic' aspect and not very focused on the 'vampire' aspect. There was very very little action with vampires and I was pretty hopeful of the character named Draco. Utter disappointment to find him to be a middle aged man.. but I won't give too much of that away.

The narrator is quite snappy and gets a bit annoying at times. She dresses in all black with heavy black eyemakeup and refuses to believe that she is 'goth'. Thumbs up to the author for not believing in stereotypes... but really. Come. On.

I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would but it is sort of interesting. I think it would be a very interesting book to read if you are a diabetic or interested in more medical stuff. Not a book to read for those who love vampire novels.

This book is awesome! It is such a fast read, I couldn't put it down! Anyone who is interested in vampires would love this book, it gives great info, has humor, love, everything a good book needs.

Have you ever felt different, like no one understands you? That's how Lucy feels in the book Sweet Blood by Pete Hautman. Lucy is a sixteen year old girl suffering from diabetes. She has done a lot of research on diabetes and now believes that in the olden times "vampires" were really just people showing signs of diabetes. She writes a paper, explaining her theory, for a class and it gets her in trouble with her parents and school. Her parents begin to believe that maybe she is getting to weird and they seek help for her.
Here parents take away her computer so she is no longer able to get on a Transylvanian chat room where her name is "Sweet Blood". In the chat room she talks to many people who have an interest in vampires. One is a man named Draco who is a self proclaimed real vampire.
At school Lucy becomes friends with a guy who takes her to a "Goth" party. Where she meets a man who shares her interests in vampires. He seems to know way too much about her, he seems to be the only one who understands her, and she begins to wonder if he may be a real vampire. Lucy continues coming to these parties and before she knows it her life is spiraling downwards and she can't control it. It almost ends in death.
I'm not much into the vampire and gothic culture but Sweet Blood is an amazing novel that I really enjoyed reading. It is a fast read that I recommend to teens who may feel a little different from everyone around them and whom may feel like no one quite understands them.

Ashley Clair
Block 3

This book takes away from the mystery, darkness, and romance behind what a vapire can really mean. Its a very good theory that is expressed in the book. But i believe most teens are looking to get into a good Teen Vampire Romance...not hear about every reason why vampires arent real but their are freaky people who want to be like them....its still a good read, but not the typical vampire novel.

Oh, and also awesome.

There's been more than a fair share of "vampire stories" coming out recently. Hundreds of books about beautiful vampires sucking on beautiful maidens. Well, here's a "real" vampire story, one that is plausible, fascinating, amusing, and overall just an excellent read.

Lucy has diabetes, and she doesn't really control it all too well. Lately, she's been obsessed with her belief that she herself is a vampire - diabetics in the middle ages driven so far that their gums receded, their skin turned pasty (from being hidden in the house), and finally resorting to drinking blood just for the insulin. She sits on all sorts of chatrooms, spreading her theory (even writing an essay about it in English, and involving counselors and "concerned teachers") and conversing with vampire obsessed youth, and one man who claims to be a real vampire.

When Lucy befriends a "goth" boy, she's introduced to a world that is almost like hers, but isn't. She goes to parties with vampire loving "goths", is the source of intrigue of an older man, and becomes more and more careless.

The vampire theory itself is reason alone to read this excellent book. Lucy is a character that can be stubborn and frustrating at times, but she is still easy to relate to and her life will suck any reader in. This book deals not only with the increasing vampire-obsession among teens, but also with diabetes, changing, growing up, and a few other things tossed in as well, though never cluttered or poorly done. Hautman is a very good, clear writer and he presents Lucy's story in a believable way that will be enjoyable to youth and adults, to boys and girls, and to fantasy fans and realism lovers as well.

No, this is not a cliched story of the hot vampire and his beautiful prey. This is a funny, wonderful read about a girl.

Highly recommended.

The first two thirds of this book contain everything known by Dr. Julian Whitaker (and it is a lot!) about diabetes -- the history, the research, previous attempts at control, effects of medicinal solutions. If you're a "I must know" type, then read, read, read. However, if you want to get to 'the program', skip directly to Chapter 13; "How to Implement the Diet for Reversing Diabetes." A friend who has successfully followed this program says that Dr. Whitaker's cookbook [ASIN:0446691410 Reversing Diabetes Cookbook: More Than 200 Delicious, Healthy Recipes]] is the better way to go. Wish I had started there!

book was quoted to me at one price, billed at a higher price. i cancelled order but amazon shipped it any way.
i couldn't understand return instructions so i wrote amazon twice. weeks have gone by with no response.
i got in touch with dhl and they instructed me how to return book. good thing cause amazon couldn't be bothered.
i returned the unopened package. the box was crushed so badly dhl couldn't scan the shipping label.
haven't heard a word from amazon until this review solicitation.
bottom line is don't do business with amazon they are a ripoff and are clueless as how to properly do business.
thank you for you time

After just being diagnosed with Type II Diabetes, I was looking for information. This book was extremely helpful. A must read for those who want to take on participation in improving their own health!

I was diagnosed a month ago with type 2 diabetes. Although I have a very mild form of it and my doctor is hopeful that it can be reversed I was terrified. I didn't want to go down the road of amputations, blindness, and kidney disease. That's when I found this book. I have a better understanding of diabetes now and a low glycemic diet makes perfectly good sense to me. I've been eating a plant based diet for a month and have lost 21 pounds and my blood sugars are normal.

There are quite a few reviews that say diabetics need to avoid carbohydrates-that's horse and buggy thinking. It is now known that diabetics need carbohydrates-it is the fuel that our bodies use. What diabetics need to change is the source of those carbohydrates. The less refined food we eat the better blood sugar control we have. As Dr. Whitaker says it's not the quantity of carbohydrates it's the quality. So those people with negative reviews either haven't kept up to date with the latest diabetes information or they didn't read the book. I'm even going to send this to my sister whose diabetes is out of control. Maybe it will help her as it's done for others.

I am very satisfied with the book. I have lowered my blood sugar by more than 100 points with the information provided in the book.(watching what I eat as well as a regular exercise program) Thank You

I was diagnosed in fall of 2007 and have mostly wasted my time since then dithering around about gettting started on some serious lifestyle changes while slowly getting worse. I got Dr. Bernstein's books, but found his approach overly technical and daunting (though his books are actually very good; the problem was me).

Anyway finally decided to send off for the Atkins book on diabetes control and have found it very easy to understand and follow. Lost my cravings (and they were severe and driving me crazy!) pretty fast in the Induction phase of the diet. Have been on it only a few days, but blood sugar is coming down, and I feel generally better with more energy.

Several specific fast results have amazed me: I had been increasingly waking up with stiff and sore fingers that I took to be the results of aging and 'normal' arthritis since I am 58. Well it was quite unpleasant and made getting dressed difficult and painful. My fingers were beginning to get stiff even after a nap. I have taken glucosamine and chondroiten for some time with little or no noticable result.

Now, I am not mistaken about this; my fingers are NORMAL after sleeping, now. I noticed this after my FIRST successful low-carb day. I have no idea why this is but it is wonderful! Makes me feel so much younger.
The second thing is that I wake up feeling good rather than groggy and generally rotten. All along I thought I was just not a morning person and had to drag myself out of bed to get ready for work. Needed coffee to get going. Again from the morning following the first successful low-carb day, I have opened my eyes and actually felt good rather than headachy and slightly queasy. I honestly think I have been carb-hungover in the mornings all these years. Wow.

Oh I should mention one more thing. My toes were giving me the standard diabetic problems with tingling, numbness, and random, sharp pains. Low-carb eating really improves how they feel; far fewer of the negative symptoms. My feet feel really quite normal almost all the time, now.

Before I started Induction, I was good all day long, and then lost it totally every night with cravings and really bad eating. The bad eating at night was tough on my stomach once I got to bed. I was slowly gaining weight when I needed desperately to LOSE to improve my blood sugar.
Well if you can get through a couple of days of Atkins Induction, your cravings really should disappear, and I mean disappear.

I know I feel so much better physically in the ways I have described above, that it is a big motivator to stay on the diet. Hey, learn to love your protein and salads, Type II Diabetics; you have nothing to lose but your nasty symptoms and your lousy blood-sugar readings! Try this, honestly. It's simple, and the results are good. I am now an Atkins-Believer!

The 'standard' diabetic diet is way too high-carb to be good for diabetics. I was initally given a low-fat, high-carb diet at my doctor's office, but I even from the beginning, I just knew it was the wrong way to go.

But, please pay attention to this: if you are Type I, or a Type II on heavy meds, you must start a program like this very, very carefully and only under the supervision of a doc who is friendly to the approach (unfortunately not too many are). The doc will help you taper off your meds. slowly as the low-carb approach lowers your blood sugar. Type Is will always need some level of meds since their bodies don't produce any insulin at all. Type IIs will either be able to reduce their meds or even possibly be able to discontinue them if they go low-carb and stay that way.

Limiting your carb intake is the absolute key to controlling your diabetes. Dr. Atkins and Dr. Bernstein are both right on the mark with this theory. It's very simple...you follow the diet...you control your diabetes. The book is full of encouragement. It reinforced a lot of things I knew and reminded me that I have a choice about what I eat. If you already have one if the other Atkins books, it's no revelation...the diet is the same. If you have diabetes and need a place to start...this is one of the best. Of course, the book is only as good as the use you put it to. :-)

I found this book in a reduced price bin at a dept store and bought it. It has been the best $5 investment ever made and is worth its weight in gold.

The diabetic information is easily understood and make sense to the lay person. I love the mealplans that are laid out and the recipes for the most part are excellent. Had to make a couple of adjustments on seasonings for personal taste, but have throughly enjoyed them. I make the full recipes that are for 4, measure the servings out, and freeze the other portions. That way I don't have to make the recipes every month. The meal plan allows you to choose between a 20, 40 or 60 carb day all at a glance. They have provided food lists so you can make your own plans when you want.

Thank you for this book, it has made my life as a diabetic soooo much better and easier.

"Atkins Diabetes Revolution", the book, is an absolute must read for anyone who has been diagnosed as type 2 diabetic, prediabetic or who has sudden high blood pressure, high blood sugar, poor blood lipid figures or who is just overweight. The Atkins approach is almost miraculous, I lost 17 lbs in about 8 weeks, threw away my blood pressure pills and saw my blood sugar come down to the high normal level in about 12 weeks. A couple of friends with similar problems are now seeing the same results.

You've just been diagnosed with type II diabetes. You're scared, confused, etc. This is the book to buy to help you through it. It goes through all the technical, medical jargon and makes it understandable to you, then gives you clear cut ways to improve your situation. Is changing your lifestyle easy? Nope, but then again, nothing worth having/doing is easy. I can tell you, though, that if you follow the directions in this book, not only will you not be hungry, but you will feel healthier than you ever have in your life. At least I do...and so do many of my co-workers, friends, etc, who follow Atkins. You really have nothing to lose.

I loved this book! After our son's diagnosis in March 2008, just shy of his 11th birthday, I read several books on how to manage and understand Type 1 diabetes, mostly from a technical standpoint. "Cheating Destiny" has helped to fill in some of the emotional and informational gaps I have felt. I found the history of insulin discovery, survivor stories and search for a cure just fascinating, while sobering and a reality check at the same time. The author's personal experiences as a Type 1 diabetic, as well as a parent of a Type 1 child, brought the book to a personal level I could relate to from the heart.

While sharing a heartrending tale of a nation's fight against diabetes, the author overlooks a prime suspect of causing the diabetes epidemic: partially hydrogenated oil. Artificial trans-fatty acids replace normal fat molecules in cell membranes and prevent the cells from absorbing nutrients normally, so the body believes it is not being fed enough. Hydrogenated oil is a metabolic poison, every bit as harmful as lead or mercury, and harder to pin down because it spawns a variety of disorders in different people. Sadly, it is still legal to use in foodstuffs in most countries and one can hardly pass a day without consuming it in one product or another. In 2002, Riserus, et al, found that conjugated linoleic acid, a type of trans fat found in both natural and industrial sources, increased insulin resistance in men who were already obese and insulin resistant (Diabetes Care 2002; 25:1516-21). A friend of mine recently adopted a vegetarian diet, unconsciously eliminating even natural sources of trans fat such as beef and cheese from her food choices. Her numbers normalized to the point that within a few days her doctor allowed her to stop taking insulin and only continue with medication. Is that a coincidence? Maybe so, but it merits further study. Ignoring the issue of trans fats is a major omission in a 2006-vintage book about diabetes, and I hope that the next edition will focus on it.

I've had Type I diabetes since age 3 and I'm now 54.
The fact that I'm still alive is a testament to the improvements in treatment of the specific type of diabetes I have. Having said that, the incredibly bad training and lack of understanding of most medical professionals is downright frightening. With my years of experience, I know when a medical professional is clueless and can find one who does have knowledge and experience. What scares me are those parents and patients who don't understand and end up being treated by the uninformed or misinformed. Mr. Hirsch gets it right on that count and that is what I consider the key point of an effective treatment plan...start with the very best professionals you can find. Do NOT settle for wannabes with degrees that mean less than nothing! Find physicians who have the disease themselves and are active in research and have well trained, experienced staffs. If your physician gets excited and starts praising you for your 5.0 A1c...and does NOT warn you about the neurological damage to the brain from excessive lows, it's time to find a new endocrinologist.
My last two endos are both type I's who teach at major medical schools. My primary care physicians communicate with the endos and coordinate my treatment...effectively.
Be proactive and research your medical caregivers.

Kudos to Mr. Hirsch for a book that states the truths of diabetes care in our time!

As a mother of a Type 1 Diabetic, I was pleased to find a very readable and even encouraging personal story to be your own advocate and responsible for your own destiny.

I read this book on the basis of its reviews, but I don't understand why it's been so well received. It is eccentric, episodic, and disjointed, as if the author took a number of shorter articles and threw them together willy-nilly. As such, it is neither coherent nor particularly informative. It is certainly not a book for anyone trying to obtain objective, helpful information about management of these two diseases.

I use the term "two diseases" advisedly. I am a Type 2 diabetic (non-insulin dependent) from a family with a multi-generational history of both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. My father (Type 2) and his half-brother (Type 1) both died of diabetic complications. Although Hirsch provides a sop to Type 2 diabetics (90% of all diabetics), it is clear that his primary focus is Type 1. Why not just say so? I am not belittling that focus. But Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes are different in terms of cause, mechanism of failure at the cellular level, and treatment options.

Hirsch (in common with many "crusaders" for specific diseases) is also outrageously careless with regard to his usage of the word "cure". The fact is that the more researchers discover about the intricacies of the human body, the farther away they find themselves from a "cure" for many, many diseases, from the merely inconvenient to the life-threatening. Modern research and medicine struggle with a myriad of complex, chronic disease processes - it isn't all about money and politics. Therefore, although "cures" are devoutly to be wished for, "mere" successful management of a disease by a patient and his or her doctor should be applauded, not condemned.

In this regard, I take serious issue with his opinions concerning "tight control" methodologies. His comments on Bernstein's diet are specious (and I don't think he was playing devil's advocate). I don't follow the diet myself, but I do successfully practice a 40-20-40-20-40-20 regime. Further, the reversal of symptoms in early Type 2 diabetics is not a "cure" - it is merely a reversal of symptoms. The person remains a diabetic. This is something of which my "ignorant, income motivated" doctor reminds me every time I see him (and believe me, he has amassed far more than "2 hours" of diabetes education over his years of practice!).

I wish I had something more positive to say about this book - the author can be an excellent writer when he chooses to be. But this type of over-the-top selective information does more harm than good.

Great cookbook, especially if you are on a restrictive diet due to medical or health related circumstances. We have tried many of the dishes and have found them to be (well, almost to be) very excellent and both flavor, texture and taste. For the health benefits derived it is totally worth the effort.

Recently purchased to cook some meals for a neighbor who's wife passed away on Jan. 10, 2008. Was a huge help as he is diabetic and has heart disease.

This book was fine, but I highly recommend the 30-Day Diabetes Miracle series for managing your diabetes and creating a whole new healthy lifestyle! It's more in tune with "good carbs."

The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle: Lifestyle Center of America's Complete Program to Stop Diabetes, Restore Health,and Build Natural Vitality
The 30-Day Diabetes Miracle Cookbook: Stop Diabetes with an Easy-to-Follow Plant-Based, Carb-Counting Diet

I bought this cookbook for my Mom who is a brittle type 2 diabetic who recently had a heart attack. I wanted to give her meal ideas so she doesn't despair over having to limit her diet further b/c of her recent heart problems. I've only looked through it, I'm giving it to her today. But I'm really surprised at the sugar content in the recipes. I would expect 1-5 grams here & there but some of these recipes are really high. And if you are looking for a cook book that has some ideas for diabetic friendly desserts, this is not the book. Out of the 13 dessert recipes the sugar grams range from 4-26 grams; for an average grams of 12.5. I'm surprised & a bit disappointed.

I found it to be totally useless and not worth what I paid for it! I expected to find more concerning diabetes and not so many unusual foods or recipes.

This is an excellent book. I don't have diabetes but wanted to make sure I don't get diabetes. This book has it all - 1) The Breakthrough - tells all about type 1 and type 2 diabetes, 2)The Program - Menu's, Healthful Weight Control, and exercise 3) Complete Health - re healthy heart, nerves, eyes, & kidneys. PLUS menus and recipes. I would recommend any of Dr. Neal Barnard's books. "The Best" in Arizona!

I must say that this latest information based in clinical research was a life saver. Generally I am a little leery of the medical "system". So I started this book with an attitude. I soon saw that the book is so well written and the information so practical, I knew I had found the information needed to help with this diabetes. I found that, based on previous information, I was heading down the wrong path. I have been using Dr. Barnard's program and experiencing wonderful results. I highly recommend this book.

This is a good book, but I like Eat to Live (2003) or Eat For Health (2008) by Joel Fuhrman, MD better. Both doctors recommend a low fat, vegan diet, but my sense is that Dr. Fuhrman has better basis for his recommendations and his information is more up to date.

My husband is a Type 2 diabetic and although he controls it well, just as this book pointed out, the current diet and treatment are only slowing down the erosion of his health from the diabetes. The research and studies that Dr Bernard shares in the book gave us a much clearer understanding of what diabetes is, how it affects the body and what is the causes of the different types of diabetes.
The diet that Dr Bernard's research has come up with may seem extreme to someone who has been following the typical high protein diet that the medical community endorses, but if you can have quality of life as you age, avoiding blindness, kidney failure and a host of other health problems by following Dr Bernard's recommended diet then I think it's worth trying.

i awaited the book with impatience. i am a type 2 diabetic and looked forward to new insights and suggestions i could use.
the explanations are probably good, but nothing new if you have read up on the condition. The program basically consists of eliminating all animal products, and reducing use of oils (and peanut butter). in fact, to me, a vegan diet, a switch i am not willing to make. i expected more of the book.

Stop. Please see the medical review of this book at http://www.quackwatch.org/04ConsumerEducation/davis.html . People have died relying on parts. It is not "super research".

Back in the late 1960's, a good friend gave me a copy of Let's Have Healthy Children. After absorbing the message that book delivered, I became a truehearted fan of Adele Davis. She showed us so much research had been conducted confirming the need and uses of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrition. Long before the 1990's it was known folic acid is needed during the first few weeks of gestation to prevent spina bifida. Pre-eclampsia is still treated with magnesium sulfate, but to avoid developing that condition, Adele Davis prescribed the supplements an expectant mother needs. How did she know about these? She perused so many documents and researched studies, much of which occurred before the 1930's.
Some have said her writings are outdated and newer research refutes some of her findings, but the broad picture is she opened the public's eyes about nutrition's role. She told us there have been people curious enough to pursue Vitamin A's impact on skin health, cold fish oil and its role in cardiovascular disease, tryptophan, serotonin, lithium, and the B-complex benefitting the central nervous system and the brain.
Adele Davis planted the seeds. Are we wise enough to pick the fruit?

I have been benefitting from this book for the last 20 years. Despite what some doctors say, despite these doctors' ignorance, this woman and her books can do much more for us and our health than a whole lot of doctors, hospitals and the entire pharmaceutical industry.

Adelle Davis teaches us what our body is, how our body functions and what it needs to stay healthy. She was a brilliant woman, a fantastic researcher and we should ALL (doctors included) be thankful that she had the courage to write this FANTASTIC book.

I do not care what some $$$-minded doctors say. I have followed Adelle Davis' advice and I have always had great results, never mind what my problem was. I wish all doctors had the integrity and the courage to read this book, give it a try and accept that they also have a lot to learn from it. Reading this great book one can not only learn a lot but recover from a variety of ailments and illlnesses in a natural, safe way.

I am not going to give any examples (there are too many) on how and how many times I benefitted from following the advice given in this great book. I will only suggest every reader to buy it, read it very carefullly, think about all the author says in her book and find out by themselves.

Why is it that some prefer to call Adelle Davis a quacker? The answer is too obvious: $$$. The pharmaceutical industry and some doctors only want our money; they don't want us healthy. There are too many interests($$$)and patients kept on drugs -even on very dangerous drugs- are much more profitable for the "medical industry".

I first came across Adelle Davis in the mid 1980s when I became interested in nutrition. I read her books avidly and put into practice many of her suggestions for cooking techniques and vitamin supplements. I was obsessed with my daily protein intake and learned to count the grams of protein I consumed each day. I took megadoses of vitamins in an attempt to cure minor ailments, including niacin supplements when I developed an intestinal bug -- this led to flushed, tingling skin which is one of the side-effects of an overdose of niacin. I took megadoses of Vitamin C whenever I was coming down with a cold -- this in itself caused stomach upset -- and megadoses of Vitamin A to treat acne. It didn't improve my skin and at a time when I was struggling to get by on a very low income I was spending a lot of money on supplements. Several years after I'd stopped taking Vitamin A I happened to separately meet two people who had themselves followed this advice to treat acne and had ended up with permanent liver damage (and permanently yellowed skin) as a result. With a sense of horror I realised how close I had come to seriously harming myself by self-dosing with vitamins which, when taken in megadoses, can become dangerous drugs.

I have since read more about the work of Adelle Davis. Several critics have pointed out that the references she supplies in her book often don't back up in claims -- in many cases she refers to published scientific literature that actually contradicts the claims she makes in her books. There are two well-known cases in which parents received out-of-court payments from Davis's estate: a 2-month-old baby died after his mother, following advice given in one of Davis's books, overdosed him with potassium chloride to treat "colic", and a young girl's growth was permanently stunted because her parents gave her megadoses of vitamins to keep her "healthy".

LIke most writers of her day, Davis was oblivious to the concept of "diseases of nutritional extravagance" such as heart disease, which are common in Western cultures where meat and dairy products form a large part of the diet. but rare in those societies which eat a plant-based diet. As a result she overstressed the need for protein, when in fact protein deficiency is virtually unknown where calorie intake is sufficient. Dairy products (which nature designed to support the rapid growth of baby cows) are unnecessary for humans (the only species to continue drinking milk, let alone the milk of another species, after the age of weaning). Adelle Davis claimed that she never knew anyone who drank a quart of milk a day to develop cancer -- but she had to stop making this claim after she herself developed cancer, from which she died at the age of 70.

If you are interested in nutrition and at all inclined to follow Davis's advice, please use extreme care and consult doctor or a qualified nutritionist first. At the very least, make sure you also read more up-to-date works on the latest discoveries in the field of nutrition, such as books by T. Colin Campbell, Caldwell Essylstyn, Dean Ornish or John McDougall.

I am a "natural treatment" and vitamins fan as most prescriptions for me have bad side effets. Although today anybody can find all kinds of information on the Internet, I notice most are repeats of the same things, with some cosmetic changes. My Adelle Davis book dates back to the 60s when I was so sick with allergies, that a constant sneezing made everybody around me unconfortable. That's when Adelle's savy came to my rescue. Since then, i prize my book like a treasure. I was a sicko when a child, and I can attest that skin problems, cholesterol, eyes, hair, you name it, and something very useful, natural and most important, that works wonders, is there as advice. She detailed the researchs that backed her advice. The problem is that her advice to cure was based on nutrition and vitamins. Big pharmaceuticals may not like that, as they promote their patented expensive medicines and may attact Davis' propositions. I can understand that. A pity for those who based on that, don't believe in her advice. I am a living and now healthy and still looking young proof that the book works. (And I don't mind taking a zillion vitamins and others per day.)

This book is a very informative book on Peripheral Neuropathy. It does not reccomend any solution but tells what worked or didn't work for other people. A very interesting book for anyone with a neuropathy disorder.

For those with peripheral neuropathy, this book will give some hope -- but not too much. It's honest, which of course is bad news for those afflicted. It will give you many angles of treatment. Who knows? Maybe you'll get one that will work for you.

My daughter has Peripheral Neuropathy which was caused from CHEMO following treatment for breast cancer. This book, "Numb Toes and Aching Soles," written by John Senneff, is the first book that she says, "tells it like it is."

The book gives accurate descriptions of the various levels and types of pain...from minor to excruciating pain...that can be experienced by the sufferers of Peripheral Neuropathy.

It also describes the various medicines that may help reduce, or completely stop the pain, including Opiate drugs, like Fentynl, Methadone, etc. He accurately points out that usually, only Specialized Pain Doctors are not afraid to dispense them.

(Note: One new medicine that came out after his book was published, is "Lyrica" which seems to help some PN sufferers find relief.)

It should be noted that John Senneff, copes with Peripheral Neuropathy himself, and knows what it is like to deal with it. He is not a doctor, but he himself was looking for answers, and did extensive research on the subject before publishing his book. The book is written in easy to understand language.

I HIGHLY RECCOMMEND THIS BOOK for anyone seeking helpful information about Peripheral Neuropathy...including those in the medical field who truly wish to help their patients find relief from this painful malady.

This is a well written,easy to understand book. Senneff goes to great length to detail information on the subject of peripheral neuropathy. This book is very helpful for anyone looking to understand and seeking relief for this problem.

I recently was diagnosed with Peripheral Neuropathy by my Podiatrist. He sent me to therapy for a new treatment called Anodyne Light Therapy. I have had 3 treatments and it seems to be helping. I think this is fairly new to Our disease.
You can check this out at www.anodynetherapy.com for more information. There are no injections...NO pain...only Infared Light Therapy. CHECK THIS OUT.

This book is written in simple and clear terms and dispelled many things I though I knew about what my husband could or could not eat. Really helped with the good info and easy recipes to try out.

This is a great companion book for "Diabetes for Dummies". It reinforces the information and gives more recipes that are "doable" for the average busy family.

This is a great resouce for diabetics whether just diagnosed or managing the disease. The recipes are good too.

Read the part where they discribe what happens to you as you get diabetic, and you will want to eat better, and loose weight.

Some very serious complications, so it is worth buying if you want to know everything about diabetes." This is the first "Dummies" book I have purchased. Who wants to buy a book that call's you a dum head?

i bought this book a couple of years ago, because my partner is diabetic and i wanted to know how to cook for her. the recipes in here are all good, and sound delicious, but most are too involved to be practical for everyday cooking. more helpful would have been how to make regular foods diabetic-friendly. there are some good chapters explaining diabetes and carbs and all that, but the actual cookbook part could use some work.

I bought this book before reading any reviews on here, and frankly I wasn't surprised to find a handful of negative ones. I will admit that this was not an easy read, but at the same time it is the first thing regarding PCOS that has given me any hope at all. But I know plenty of people will be content with the more common explanation of it being all genetic and that we're not to blame. I certainly can't speak for everyone, but I know for myself, I have contributed to my current state. Having a doctor say that with appropriate behavior modification this syndrome can be healed, to me, this is a miracle. If you're not ready to take some responsibility, then there are plenty of other PCOS books out there that will keep you in your comfort zone, but if you're ready to do what it takes to take control of your body and your health, then read this book. You won't regret it.

I highly recommend this book. It has a lot of pertinent information. I have PCOS, and this book talks about this syndrome in a way that makes you understand it easily. So many doctors focus on one problem, but this book shows how this one problem affects your whole body. I am so glad I purchased this book!

Although I have not been diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome, I have experienced dealing with issues of infertility. I think there is much to recommend this wonderful resource for any woman or couple interested in maximizing their fertility. I was very interested in the fact that you don't have to be overweight or show any of the more typical symptoms to be suffering from this metabolic imbalance, and that in fact, PCOS, or Syndrome O, as Dr. Feinberg calls it, is responsible for so many cases of unexplained infertility. I also thought the book was unique in offering as much scientific explanation as it did. I appreciated being able to go into as much or as little detail as I wanted to on any of the covered topics, however, I found myself able to follow and understand more than I ever have in the past due to the author's clear explanations and writing style. The motivational aspects of the book were not only very encouraging and empathetic to women, but empowering as well! That's never to suggest that there aren't women with intractable infertility issues - there are. I think the author is particularly sensitive in addressing that. I really loved this book and feel that it has made a difference in how I see myself in relationship to my body and health. I highly recommend it to anyone interested in starting a family or undergoing fertility treatments as well as the population of women who have or suspect they may have PCOS.

I have read a lot of information regarding PCOS. This book did an excellent job of explaining the complexities PCOS. It also addressed the treatment alternatives for infertility related to PCOS. I would recommend this book to anyone who has been recently diagnosed.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A WEIGHT PROBLEM (including but not limited to diabetes, a tendency to higher insulin levels and overnourishment), this book is not for you. It basically states that eating well and keeping your insulin levels somewhat low will help your fertility. If you already do that, there is nothing else in there besides a biology lesson of how the female body works and medical/conventional alternatives for fertility treatments. What brings another point to mind: there is a lot of stress in this book on fertility/desire to get pregnant. Not so good if you are trying to live with PCOS and not even thinking about getting pregnant!!! Also, the book briefly mentions that stress may affect/cause PCOS, but the Author doesn't go deep into that - explanation of how this happens is lacking in comparison to the stress on overnourishment. I wish there was more information on the stress relation to PCOS! Last but not least: although the book stresses the relation between insuline level and PCOS, it doesn't touch the issue of what kind of exercise is better for lowering insulin levels: whether aerobic or muscle-toning exercises. So, in case you have high insulin levels and do need to lower it, would you buy a book that states that you should exercise but does not even mention what kind of exercise is better for you?