This book is rated #1 in its category by Amazon and has nearly a five star rating out of 92 reviews.
Product Description
After Gretchen Becker was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1996, she educated herself on every aspect of this chronic condition by reading medical and scientific books and journals, talking with doctors and listening to her own body. In 2001, she marshaled everything she had learned as a "patient-expert" into the first edition of this book, which she has now completely updated and revised. The First Year®Type 2 Diabetes uniquely guides you step-by-step through your first year with diabetes, walking you through everything you need to learn and do each day of your first week after diagnosis, each subsequent week of the first month, and each subsequent month of the crucial first year. In clear, concise, accessible language, Becker covers a wide range of practical, medical, and lifestyle issues, beginning with coming to terms with your diagnosis and then moving on to subjects including: Choosing the diet that is best for you The role of exercise Daily blood-glucose testing routines and understanding lab tests Medications and supplements Networking with others, Insurance issues, Traveling and socializing.
My comment:
The author lives on a farm in Vermont raising goats and sheep. Maybe this envirionment contributes her folksy manner of presention. She goes into a lot of interesting detail. It is very comprehensive as well as very enjoyable.
She tends to downplay Dr. Bernsteins strict 6, 12, 12 daily carb diet and encourages the diabetic to keep testing and settle on what works.
Allan