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Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally
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The Diabetes Code by Jason Fung is a comprehensive guide to reversing type 2 diabetes, emphasizing the role of insulin resistance. It provides clear explanations of the science behind diabetes and detailed dietary recommendations for achieving optimal health.
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Diabetes is related to high blood sugar, but different forms of the disorder have differing roots.
Diabetes – and type 2 diabetes in particular – is on the rise. The figures make for a worrying read: one hospital in New York recently reported that it was treating ten times as many diabetes patients in 2000 than it had been in 1990 and that the majority of new cases were type 2.
Diabetes is a disorder related to high blood sugar and consists of four basic types. These include types 1 and 2, as well as gestational diabetes caused by high blood sugar levels during pregnancy. Other types of the disorder are related to genetic problems and a dysfunctional pancreas.
Its symptoms include thirst and needing to urinate frequently. Both reflect the fact that the kidney isn’t processing blood sugar or, to give it its proper name, glucose, in the patient’s body. The body responds by trying to eliminate excess glucose through frequent urination.
Let’s take a look at the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
The former is an autoimmune disease. That means that the body’s immune system is attacking insulin-producing cells. Insulin is the hormone responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.
When the body stops creating enough insulin, blood sugar levels spike. That’s why type 1 diabetes patients need insulin shots to live safely.
Type 2 diabetes is different. It’s typically the result of a poor, sugar-rich diet. The body responds by producing large amounts of insulin in an attempt to regulate all the ingested sugar.
Eventually, the body’s cells become insulin-resistant. That means they no longer react to insulin because there’s just too much of it the body.
As a result, Insulin shots aren’t particularly well suited to treating type 2 diabetes. The problem, after all, isn’t a lack of insulin – as it is with type 1 diabetes – but too much insulin.
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What is The Diabetes Code about?
The Diabetes Code (2018) addresses one of the western world’s most alarming health epidemics: the rise of type 2 diabetes – a disorder closely related to poor diet and obesity. But as Jason Fung shows, it can be reversed. The important thing is to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Drawing on his professional experience as well as the latest scientific data, Fung makes a powerful case for a dietary strategy to prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes that you can start implementing today.
The Diabetes Code Review
The Diabetes Code (2018) by Jason Fung is an enlightening book that sheds light on the causes and solutions for type 2 diabetes. Here's why this book is worth reading:
- It presents a revolutionary perspective on diabetes, challenging traditional beliefs and providing readers with a fresh understanding of the disease.
- With clear and actionable advice, it empowers individuals to take control of their health and reverse the effects of diabetes through diet and lifestyle changes.
- The book's engaging and accessible language ensures that even those unfamiliar with medical jargon can easily grasp the content, keeping the reader captivated throughout.
Best quote from The Diabetes Code
Fundamentally, type 1 and type 2 diabetes are polar opposites, one characterized by very low insulin levels and the other by very high ones.
—Jason Fung
Who should read The Diabetes Code?
- Type 2 diabetes patients
- Anyone battling obesity
- Nutritional therapists and doctors
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What is the main message of The Diabetes Code?
The main message of The Diabetes Code is to reverse type 2 diabetes through dietary changes and intermittent fasting.
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Is The Diabetes Code a good book? Is it worth reading?
The Diabetes Code is a valuable read for anyone looking to understand and take control of their diabetes. It offers practical insights and actionable steps to improve health.
Who is the author of The Diabetes Code?
The author of The Diabetes Code is Jason Fung.
What to read after The Diabetes Code?
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