OFF TOPIC - Review of a good book on blood sugar problems

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Dear Friends,

 

Sai Ram. I am sharing with all of you my review of a book, which I

feel will be of much use to some of you. I affirm that I have no

commercial interest. The techniques suggested by Dennis in his book,

along with holistic techniques like Reiki etc. will definitely help.

 

With best wishes,

 

S.V.Swamy

 

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Title: Overcoming Runaway Blood Sugar

Author: Dennis Pollock

Publisher: Harvest House Publishers

ISBN: 0-7369-1721-7

Genre: Non-Fiction/Health/Self-Help

Presentation: Paperback

No. of Pages: 217

 

Overcoming Runaway Blood Sugar is a good self-help book written by a

layman for laymen. The author is a Christian Preacher and found the

right keys to open the secrets of good health when he was struggling

with wildly swinging blood sugar levels. Diet, exercise and weight

management - these are the three keys for effective management of

blood sugar levels in Diabetes Type 2 - also called NIDDM (Non-Insulin

Dependent Diabetes Mellitus) or Adult Onset Diabetes. Dennis rightly

emphasises the main factors for the early onset of this type of

diabetes in urbanised developing/developed societies. Poor eating

habits and lack of exercise leading to obesity is the main cause of

this type of diabetes. Refined carbohydrates (starches and sugars)

without enough fiber is the main cause of the swinging blood sugar levels.

 

Dennis has a good style and the book is easy to read. He writes in a

simple yet convincing style and he has done enough research to give

the reader an accurate account of the factors that cause fluctuating

blood sugar levels, which lead to diabetes if left untreated.

 

As a believing Christian, the author encourages Christian readers to

believe in Jesus Christ. Readers of other religions can leave out that

portion, if needed. The rest of the book is quite secular and provides

a good road map for effective management of blood sugar levels, weight

and general health through aerobic and resistance exercises.

 

For pure vegetarians (those who don't eat eggs, fish and meat etc.),

the recipes and diet suggestions in the book are of limited use.

However, by following the general principles of the low-carb diets and

ensuring adequate fiber, vegetarians also can manage their blood sugar

levels. What not to eat is more important in their case.

 

All in all, a highly readable and informative book for those who are

diabetic and or overweight.