The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan [Hardcover]

Christopher Saudek (Author), Sandra Woodruff (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 25, 2004

Stop the development of diabetes in its tracks.

Prediabetes is a condition where blood glucose levels are higher than the normal range, but not quite high enough to be diagnosed as diabetes. While the name is new, the condition is not, and millions of people have it. Those with prediabetes will most likely ultimately develop diabetes-but the process can be stopped.

The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan is a guide to halting the development of diabetes. In clear, accessible language, it explains what prediabetes is, who is most at risk, the "stages of diabetes," and how the disease process can be arrested. It provides dietary guidelines for preventing diabetes, weight-loss tips, and exercise suggestions. In addition, the book features 150 easy and appealing recipes that emphasize good carbs, healthful fats, and controlled calories-all crucial elements in a diabetes-fighting diet.

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About the Author

Sandra Woodruff, M.S., R.D., L.D./N., is a registered dietician with a master's degree in nutrition and food science from Florida State University. She is the author of Secrets of Fat-Free Cooking, Diabetic Dream Desserts, and The Good Carb Cookbook.

Christopher Saudek, M.D., is the director of the Johns Hopkins Diabetes Center, former president of the American Diabetes Association, and a professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins University. He is the author of The Johns Hopkins Guide to Diabetes.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Avery (March 25, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1583331832
• ISBN-13: 978-1583331835
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,021,165 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Sandra Woodruff, MS, RD, LD/N, is a registered dietitian/nutritionist and the best-selling author of numerous books on nutrition, cooking, and healthy eating. Sandra holds a master's degree in nutrition and food science from Florida State University. During her career, she has worked as the dietitian for a hospital-based wellness center, advised numerous medical groups and businesses, taught college nutrition courses, and served as president of the Florida Dietetic Association.

She currently maintains a private practice, where she specializes in helping people improve their diets for the prevention and management of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and other diet-related health problems. Sandra has spoken at numerous workshops and seminars and has appeared on television and radio shows throughout the United States and Canada, including Oprah Winfrey, The Lifetime Network, and QVC. Her work has appeared in a variety of publications, including Prevention, Cooking Light, Shape, Better Nutrition, Bottom Line Health, and Family Circle.

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars These books may save your life!, September 16, 2007

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A Reader (Indiana) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan: A Guide to Understanding the Emerging Epidemic of Prediabetes and Halting Its Pr (Mass Market Paperback)

This book, along with "Prediabetes: What You Need to Know to Keep Diabetes Away" by Gretchen Becker, is an excellent resource for someone newly concerned and rightfully a little alarmed about her/his blood glucose level testing above normal.

One of the first questions one might have is "What should I eat to prevent diabetes?" In this total life plan, which includes practical advice for weight-loss and exercise--the two imperatives of prevention, Woodruff and Saudek also provide two weeks of menus and 150 superb and healthy recipes that are easy to make.

I have served many dishes to guests who just thought I had made a terrific meal. They had no idea the recipes were from a diet book. Some tasty examples are Grilled Tuscan Tenderloin, Slow-Cooked Sicilian Pot Roast, Scallops with Peanut Sauce, Salmon with Roasted Plum Tomatoes, Cherry Bavarian, Cinnamon Peach Crisp, Dilled New Potatoes and Peas, Crab Louis Dip, Double Bran Muffins, Toasted Muesli and Citrus Vinaigrette. These have all become favorites in our menu repertoire!

My husband and I have both lost several pounds in a few months with these recipes/menus. Sandra Woodruff's other cookbooks are great too. And, don't forget the exercise. We are also walking 35 to 45 minutes every day. Making time to exercise daily and eat right is a better choice than sliding blindly into what could become a debilitating and life-threatening disease. Buy both books and start taking back your life.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pre-Diabetic or not, these are great recipes!, October 6, 2010

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Jessica Maurer (Detroit, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan: A Guide to Understanding the Emerging Epidemic of Prediabetes and Halting Its Pr (Mass Market Paperback)

After loving 95% of the recipes I made from Woodruff's 'Good Carb Cookbook' I gave this one a shot to add more variety to my meal plans. I am not diabetic or even pre-diabetic but I do have PCOS and a family history of diabetes both of which can make me more susceptible to eventually getting it so I try to follow the low-GI lifestyle. This cookbook has lived up to my high expectations thus far, I have made about 10 of the main entree dishes and they all have been home-runs. My husband loves them too and he would never eat "diet" food on purpose.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan, July 28, 2010

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This review is from: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan: A Guide to Understanding the Emerging Epidemic of Prediabetes and Halting Its Pr (Mass Market Paperback)

If you want to learn the ins and outs about diabetes, this is the book. Great, detailed information presented in laymans terms. The only draw back is that it does not give the sugar content in the recipes.