Carb Counter's Diabetic Cookbook (Better Homes & Gardens) [Paperback]

Better Homes and Gardens Books (Author), C.D.E., Hope Warshaw R.D. (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2002 | Series: Better Homes & Gardens

Diabetes has hit epidemic levels, affecting up to 17 million Americans. Even children and adolescents are developing type 2 diabetes, once considered an illness that occurred in adults. Despite these statistics, people with diabetes can control their illness, thanks to innovations in insulins, insulin pens and pumps, and nutrition. Better Homes and Gardens Carb Counter’s Diabetic Cookbook can be a key tool in managing diabetes and improving quality of life. The book features the most current meal-planning strategy recognized by the American Diabetes Association: counting carbohydrates. Simply put, carbohydrate is the nutrient that has the greatest effect on blood glucose levels, and eating about the same amount of carbohydrate at the same times each day keeps these levels in range. More than 220 mouthwatering healthful recipes, a week's sample menus, and portion control tips make carb counting easy and enjoyable. Complete nutrition information accompanies each recipe. This cookbook also contains information about prediabetes risk factors, ways to prevent the illness, plus a wealth of resources.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Better Homes and Gardens (December 15, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696216256
• ISBN-13: 978-0696216251
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,063,257 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Not for Type 1, January 30, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Carb Counter's Diabetic Cookbook (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

I purchased this book for my wife who is Type 1 and wants to count carbs. This book is for those who are Type 2 and states several pages into the book that it is not for Type 1. No where in the advertised description of the book is that very necessary information given. I will be returing the book, how disappointing.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very good book, January 30, 2007

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This review is from: Carb Counter's Diabetic Cookbook (Better Homes & Gardens) (Paperback)

This book goes to the heart of diabetes carbohydrates and their metabolisim and why you have to count carbs. This book helps to explain diabetic equivalents and their relationship to carbs. It also has very good recipies.