“This is a must-read book or all diabetics.”<br>–Derek LeRoith, M.D., chief of endocrinology, Mount Sinai School of Medicine<br><br>The number of diabetics in the United States has increased 61 percent in the last decade. Now this classic, accessible guide has been completely revised with new information on pre-diabetes and prevention, as well as<br><br>• the Metabolic Syndrome: risk factors that, along with genetic predisposition, sow the seeds of diabetes<br>• diet: sensible, easy—to-follow suggestions about what, when, and how much to eat (and the choices are delicious!)<br>• new drugs: inhaled insulin powder, combination pills, insulin that lasts twenty-four hours, fast-acting “designer” insulin, and other milestones<br>• cutting-edge equipment: state-of-the-art insulin pumps, glucose monitors, and pen injectors<br>• complications: innovations for preventing heart disease, kidney failure, neuropathy of the feet and legs, and loss of vision<br>• stem cell research: the imminent possibility of using stem cells as a source of insulin-producing beta cells<br>• surgical options: transplantation techniques<br><br>If you're a diabetic or care about someone who is, this comprehensive guide and daily companion belongs front and center on your bookshelf and in your life.