Conquering Diabetes: A Cutting-Edge, Comprehensive Program for Prevention and Treatment

A no nonsense, sophisticated, cutting-edge explanation of the disease, its causes, its evolution, its effects on the body, the latest medical research, the best therapies, diet, the best approaches to exercise and weight management, and the best medications available to remediate and manage the two types of the disease. Two aspects of the book stand out. First, it does not give a "sugarcoated" version of how serious this disease is: It is brutally honest in making clear that it can and eventually does affect every aspect of the body: the eyes, the extremities, the organs, especially the heart, and the kidneys, also can exacerbate existing high blood pressure and high cholesterol problems. Second, it gives a detailed analysis of the various medications and discusses their history and evolution, their medical effects and the various situations in which it is most appropriate to use them. Altogether it is a valuable medical reference and handy resource. Four Stars

I have found this book to be very informative with how to adjust your lifestyle to help the over all body which lifts the spirit. Good advice on how to speak to your doctor on how to ask the right questions and know what all the numbers mean on the tests results. Ultimately you have to take controll of your condition and not rely on doctors.

The author of this book is certainly the most knowleable person you could find to write such a work. Dr. Anne Peters is one of the top twenty physicians treating diabetes in America. Her work stretches from shore to shore in our country, and her experience is unmatched in this area. I could tell immediately that this doctor had a true concern for those who are battling diabetes; it is evident in her every word and shines through the pages. In her work she shares some of the causes, stories of those who are winning over this enemy and some of those who have lost. She shares with us treatments being used, unwise things people do, and hope for the future with research. We learn what foods to eat, what to avoid. Which medications will help and which will hurt and also the questions and concerns we should be sharing with out doctor to better our treatment program. Many do not fully understand the danger that their disease puts them in until it is too late. This book covers just about any topic you need to know, and it is done in an easy to understand, sensible way. I recommend this book for all those who are faced with diabetes, or are helping someone they love deal with the disease. It is a work that is brimming with useful information and hope from a doctor who cares and knows her business. That is quite comforting and reassuring.

When I was diagnosed with diabetes I read everything I could get my hands on to educate myself. I ended up more confused than ever and in the wrong doctor's hands over and over. I wish every person with diabetes could be blessed, as I now am, to work with the amazing Dr. Anne Peters. Since that is not going to happen I cannot stress how fortunate we are to have this book available. A must read for anyone with diabetes or who knows someone who has it. She really is the best. This is an extremely important book.

This book simplifies so many aspects of Diabetes. I have shared it with my friends who have diabetes, someone I'm concerned may have it but hasn't been tested, and with family members so they can better understand my disease. Dr Peters is my hero. She is a great doctor, and this book clearly reveals her passion to help others live with Diabetes. I especially liked the fact that she used her own patients throughout the book to illustrate that there is a very human side to being a diabetes patient, and to help you see that every little bit you do to educate yourself and put that information to work will make your life richer and healthier. A must read whether or not you have been diagnosed with Diabetes.