Others say...

"A Novice's Opinion"
I ordered this book the day the doctor told me to begin testing glucose numbers. It is a wonderful orientation of what is going on and what to expect as the months progress. My disposition was that if reading about diabetes and testing, testing, testing can make me do everything necessary to avoid full blown disease, I should try it. This approach and this book have worked so far. The book has taught me to be aggressive, and this is a huge help right now.

"Best read for a newbie diabetic"
Written for the layperson who has been newly diagnosed with Type 2. This book has made all the difference in my attitude towards my diabetes. I believe your primary physican can actually mislead you where this book has explained what my options are and I feel great with the knowledge obtained thru reading this book. I highly recommend getting a copy if you have Type 2 diabetes.

"Knows what she is talking about"
This book has really helped me to find out about Type 2 diabetes. I had no idea what it was until I was told that I had it. I thought all people with diabetes had to take insulin shots! Gretchen Becker has been like having a good friend taking you through the steps. I highly recommend it for anyone newly diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes.

Yolanda Gungl

"A lot of very good information."
I was recently diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes and my doctor recommended this book. It's got a lot of information in it, presented in clear, understandable language. When there are different points of view on topics (like diets) she doesn't take sides but presents the issues. Worth a read if you're trying to figure out what being diabetic is all about and how to handle it.

"Great information!"
I have just received my diagnosis and gone for individual session and 3 hour class session. So far, this book has been more helpful than all the facts "that were recited quickly to me" at the certified diabetes education center, sponsored by the local hospital (at the tune of $300.00). Since I've always had to have books around me, this particular book is very good for me because I can refer back many times to those areas that get "fuzzy" while I'm trying to figure out the exact changes I need to make in my personal life. I like it that the author puts everything in layman terms but is very knowledgeable in medical terms. I recommend this to anyone who has been recently diagnosed with diabetes and is trying to "digest" all this new information quickly. This is a great resource, you can re-read and refer back to info many times, and the price of the book (for all the info) is much cheaper than paying for individual and group classes where many instructors are not good communicators!! The knowledge that we have is our "power" because ultimately WE are the ones that have to manage our own diabetes -- no one else can do it for us -- day in and day out!! We should keep this book handy for many quick references.