How To Reverse Type 2 Diabetes and Prediabetes

Busting the Diabetes Myth provides an effective and evidence-based approach to guide people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes towards a healthier future.

Focusing on the lifestyle changes that help reverse the diabetes disease process, the book will be an invaluable source of hope and inspiration for the millions of people with type 2 diabetes and prediabetes around the world.

Drawing upon Dr Cavan's extensive research into diabetes management and his professional experience, Busting the Diabetes Myth reveals the latest scientific evidence behind his innovative approach in helping people reverse their diabetes, providing specific advice for people with prediabetes as well as those with type 2 diabetes.

Advocating a diet based on healthy fresh foods that avoids sugars, refined carbohydrates and other processed foods, and with simple suggestions for how to incorporate physical activity into the daily routine, this accessible guide shows us sustainable and achievable ways of adjusting our lifestyles to reverse prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, authenticated with first-hand testimonies from people who in following Dr Cavan's evidence-based approach have already done just that.

Dr. David Cavan is an experienced diabetes physician who has expertise in all areas of diabetes management, with particular interest in supporting lifestyle change to manage and reverse type 2 diabetes. He actively promotes self-management and has been closely involved in the development of education programs for people with diabetes. Today David combines clinical practice with public and professional speaking engagements and writing books. His books include Reverse Your Diabetes Diet.

FOREWORD PREFACE PART ONE Introduction CHAPTER 1 You CAN do it CHAPTER 2 What are prediabetes and type 2 diabetes? CHAPTER 3 The implications of a diagnosis of type 2 diabetes PART TWO Busting the myths CHAPTER 4 Diabetes is not your fault CHAPTER 5 Prediabetes and type 2 diabetes can be reversed CHAPTER 6 There is such a thing as a ‘ diabetic diet’ CHAPTER 7 You can eat cheese CHAPTER 8 Do test your blood glucose levels CHAPTER 9 Exercise is not the answer CHAPTER 10 You do not need to eat breakfast PART THREE Helping you on your way CHAPTER 11 Step by step towards your new way of eating CHAPTER 12 Making changes and sticking to them CHAPTER 13 The role of medication CHAPTER 14 Looking after your mental health CHAPTER 15 Situations that require special attention: illness, stress and pregnancy CHAPTER 16 The importance of regular health checks CHAPTER 17 Getting support CHAPTER 18 Be inspired CHAPTER 19 Achieving your goals and celebrating your successes PART FOUR Recipes About the recipes EGGS SOUPS TAKEAWAYS FAMILY MEALS DESSERTS APPENDIX A Useful websites and further reading APPENDIX B BMI chart ENDNOTES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS INDEX