'We have eaten our way into this epidemic of diabetes, what if we could eat our way out of it? Read this book to find out how!' Dr David Unwin, clinical expert in diabetes
How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes provides an effective and evidence- based approachto guide people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes towards a healthier future. Focusing on thelifestyle changes that help reverse the diabetes disease process, the book will be an invaluablesource of hope and inspiration for the millions of people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetesaround the world.
Drawing upon Dr Cavan's extensive research into diabetes management and his professionalexperience, How to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes reveals the latest scientific evidencebehind his innovative approach in helping people reverse their diabetes, providing specific advicefor people with prediabetes as well as those with type 2 diabetes. Explaining in easy-to-understandterms how today's lifestyles are driving millions of people into prediabetes and then on todeveloping type 2 diabetes, the author then describes the changes we can make to halt the processin its tracks, and help people turn around their health to look forward to a future free fromdiabetes.
Advocating a diet based on healthy fresh foods that avoids sugars, refined carbohydrates and otherhighly processed foods, and with simple suggestions for how to incorporate physical activity intothe daily routine, this accessible guide shows us sustainable and achievable ways of adjusting ourlifestyles to reverse prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, authenticated with first-hand testimoniesfrom people who in following Dr Cavan's evidence-based approach have already done just that.
Previously published as Busting the Diabetes Myth
'Excellent book - written for patients but also great for clinicians' - Amazon 5- star readerreview
'[Busting the Diabetes Myth] should be compulsory reading for anyonerecently diagnosed.' - Amazon 5-star reader review
'Full of valuable information about the condition and how to beat it' - Amazon5-star reader review
By:
Dr David Cavan
Imprint: Atlantic Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: Main
Dimensions:
Height: 198mm,
Width: 129mm,
Spine: 29mm
Weight: 343g
ISBN: 9781838954581
ISBN 10: 1838954589
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 03 April 2024
Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
i: FOREWORD ii: PREFACE iii: PART ONE Introduction 1: You CAN do it 2: What are prediabetes and type 2 diabetes? 3: The implications of a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes iv: PART TWO Busting the myths 4: Diabetes is not your fault 5: Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be reversed 6: There is such a thing as a 'diabetic diet' 7: You can eat cheese 8: Do test your blood glucose levels 9: Exercise is not the answer 10: You do not need to eat breakfast v: PART THREE Helping you on your way 11: Step by step towards your new way of eating 12: Making changes and sticking to them 13: The role of medication 14: Looking after your mental health 15: Situations that require special attention: illness, stress and pregnancy 16: The importance of regular health checks 17: Getting support 18: Be inspired 19: Achieving your goals and celebrating your successes vi: PART FOUR Recipes vii: APPENDIX A - Useful websites and further reading viii: APPENDIX B - BMI chart ix: ENDNOTES x: ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS xi: INDEX
Dr David Cavan is an experienced diabetes physician who has expertise in all areas ofdiabetes management, with particular interest in supporting lifestyle change to manageand reverse type 2 diabetes. He actively promotes self-management and has been closelyinvolved in the development of education programmes for people with diabetes. TodayDavid combines clinical practice with public and professional speaking engagements andwriting books.
