Diabetes and pre-diabetes have increased to epidemic levels in recent years, causing alarm and major changes to dietary options and the way we live . While managing diabetes is important to living a long, fulfilling life, it's also vital to understand the reasons why this condition is prevalent and how to treat it. Understanding the different stages, symptoms, and outcomes of diabetes is of most importance in realizing how we need to make changes now, and that the process is easy to fit within your lifestyle. In this book, you'll uncover more detail about the way blood glucose and insulin are measured, how they impact your risk for diabetes: What is the difference between prediabetes and diabetes? Understanding the risk factors for developing diabetes The different types of diabetes: type 1, 2, gestational and pre-diabetes What does it mean when you receive a diagnosis and how to take your first next steps. Tracking blood glucose levels, and how to avoid conditions such as hypoglycemia and hyperosmolar syndrome What is Ketoacidosis? How to prevent and treat this condition Understanding the Glycemic index and load Identifying the short-term effects of diabetes and the long-term complications Making dietary and lifestyle changes are important for families where children and parents of advanced age are at risk or currently living with the condition. Tracking and measuring your insulin, glucose levels and taking care of the food choices you make can create a major difference in the quality of your health and life. You'll find recipes for every meal and occasion to help you manage a balanced diet, including: Foods to avoid when shopping for diabetes-friendly meals Adapting to a pre-diabetes diet as a strategy for prevention Recommended ingredients for healthy cooking and meals Foods to Avoid Avoiding the pitfalls of choosing the wrong foods Creating a functioning shopping list to help achieve your goals A 30-day meal plan to get you started on a better path to health Recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, desserts and categorized by main ingredient type: pork, beef, chicken, vegetarian, breakfast (egg-based or other common foods), fruits and vegetables and many other options. Getting familiar with natural, whole foods that can help our bodies produce the nutrients and insulin we need for good health. If you already live with a form of diabetes, these recipes, tips, and suggestions will only improve your health and direct you in a better way to bring about improvements in a short period of time. Increased energy, weight loss, lowering the risk or cardiac disease, lower cholesterol, and other benefits will result as you begin your new diet and lifestyle. This includes managing your medications as part of a daily routine, how to improve your everyday habits for better health and avoiding the complications that may occur with advanced stages of diabetes. The changes you need to make might seem daunting, but with this book as your guide, you will find that the changes can be broken down into less overwhelming, smaller adjustments. Diabetes is a preventable, and treatable condition for everyone, and you can live a long, happy life with the right tools and diet Scroll Up and Click the Buy Now Button