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Atkins Diabetic Revolution
Atkins Diabetes Revolution Breaks New Ground in Battle Against Escalating Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic
New York, NY, (HealthNewsDigest.com)—Atkins Diabetes Revolution, the last major book planned by Dr. Robert C. Atkins prior to his untimely death in 2003, goes on sale nationwide on August 3 (William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers). Thanks to the efforts of a team of his colleagues, this work has now been fully realized and will serve as a major new weapon in the battle to prevent and control Type 2 diabetes.
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes now affects 18.2 million people in the United States, and the Center for Disease Control has reported that 41 million Americans were pre-diabetic in year 2000. As a result, the need to control this epidemic grows more urgent with each day.
“The main purpose of this book is to focus people on the basic but dramatic fact that many individuals may prevent Type 2 diabetes by simply changing what they put on their plate,” explains Mary Vernon, M.D., one of the co-authors of Atkins Diabetes Revolution. “Traditionally, Atkins is viewed as a weight loss and weight management program, but Dr. Atkins knew his nutritional approach could accomplish more for people. This book will help emphasize that, as Dr. Atkins experienced over many decades of clinical practice, his approach is also an effective intervention for disease prevention, and not just heart disease, but also Type 2 diabetes.”
Type 2 diabetes was once called “adult onset diabetes” but was renamed because an increasing number of pediatricians were seeing the disease in children. As reported in The New York Times article, “Study: Obese Kids May Develop Diabetes,” on June 2, 2004, the occurrence of childhood obesity continues to escalate and with it, the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions that includes high triglycerides/low HDL and glucose intolerance). Adults and children alike who suffer from the metabolic syndrome are at higher risk to develop Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in the United States with one out of every 10 health care dollars spent on the disease and its complications. Sufferers in all age groups are at a higher risk for such medical complications as heart disease, nerve damage and blindness. Advanced cases can lead to kidney failure, limb amputation and death.
Atkins Diabetes Revolution published by William Morrow (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers), introduces the concept of utilizing controlled-carbohydrate nutrition, supplementation and other lifestyle changes in conjunction with physician’s counsel for the prevention and management of the metabolic syndrome, prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The book introduces readers to the warning signs of Type 2 diabetes and provides information that will help people identify risks for disease as early as possible, improve indicators of the metabolic syndrome, and individualize the controlled-carbohydrate approach using the Atkins Blood Sugar Control Program (ABSCP).
Over the past three years, ongoing and emerging peer-reviewed and independent research 1-8 have made an increasingly compelling argument for controlled-carbohydrate nutrition and its role in preventing and controlling serious medical conditions like Type 2 diabetes. The most recent study to examine the effects of the Atkins Nutritional Approach on Type 2 diabetics was presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 64th scientific session this past June. The clinical study presented showed that, on average, patients following the Atkins program had improved insulin sensitivity and glycemic control and improved cholesterol profiles, including a decrease in triglyceride levels.9
To produce Atkins Diabetes Revolution, Mary Vernon, M.D., and Jacqueline Eberstein, R.N., reviewed and edited Dr. Atkins’ original notes and added the latest research. In addition to being a clinician and a researcher, Dr. Vernon is a member of the Atkins Physicians Council, while Ms. Eberstein worked with Dr. Atkins for over 25 years and is currently the director of nutrition information for Atkins Health & Medical Information Services.
Dr. Vernon has seen results of this nutritional program first hand. She utilizes the controlled-carbohydrate nutritional philosophy in her private practice to treat the metabolic syndrome as well as other abnormalities of blood sugar, including: hyperinsulinima, pre-diabetes and diabetes. A summary of her clinical results, which demonstrate the benefits of controlled-carbohydrate nutritional protocols, was recently published in the medical journal Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders.
“As shown by the emerging research, while this is a global epidemic, Type 2 diabetes and its precursor, the metabolic syndrome, can be prevented,” said Dr. Vernon. “Unfortunately, too many people wait until serious damage occurs before seeing their doctors. Physicians are then forced to use pharmaceuticals to treat the symptoms, instead of the underlying cause.”
The Atkins Blood Sugar Control Program (ABSCP), introduced in Atkins Diabetes Revolution, can be an effective way to prevent these conditions and a useful tool in limiting the need for medication. This groundbreaking book, along with consultation with a personal physician, will show readers how to minimize the risks for Type 2 diabetes, by:
Identifying risk factors as early as possible
Correcting the metabolic syndrome, a precursor to diabetes
Individualizing the controlled-carbohydrate approach
Using appropriate supplements
Integrating exercise, which is essential to improving the metabolism
Minimizing exposure to pharmaceuticals
“The twin epidemics of obesity and Type 2 diabetes continue to escalate in this country,” says Ms. Eberstein. “This book is an absolutely essential tool for the millions of people who are predisposed to this condition.”
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Atkins Diabetes Revolution Breaks New Ground in Battle Against Escalating Type 2 Diabetes Epidemic
New York, NY, (HealthNewsDigest.com)—Atkins Diabetes Revolution, the last major book planned by Dr. Robert C. Atkins prior to his untimely death in 2003, goes on sale nationwide on August 3 (William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers). Thanks to the efforts of a team of his colleagues, this work has now been fully realized and will serve as a major new weapon in the battle to prevent and control Type 2 diabetes.
According to the American Diabetes Association, diabetes now affects 18.2 million people in the United States, and the Center for Disease Control has reported that 41 million Americans were pre-diabetic in year 2000. As a result, the need to control this epidemic grows more urgent with each day.
“The main purpose of this book is to focus people on the basic but dramatic fact that many individuals may prevent Type 2 diabetes by simply changing what they put on their plate,” explains Mary Vernon, M.D., one of the co-authors of Atkins Diabetes Revolution. “Traditionally, Atkins is viewed as a weight loss and weight management program, but Dr. Atkins knew his nutritional approach could accomplish more for people. This book will help emphasize that, as Dr. Atkins experienced over many decades of clinical practice, his approach is also an effective intervention for disease prevention, and not just heart disease, but also Type 2 diabetes.”
Type 2 diabetes was once called “adult onset diabetes” but was renamed because an increasing number of pediatricians were seeing the disease in children. As reported in The New York Times article, “Study: Obese Kids May Develop Diabetes,” on June 2, 2004, the occurrence of childhood obesity continues to escalate and with it, the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes and the metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions that includes high triglycerides/low HDL and glucose intolerance). Adults and children alike who suffer from the metabolic syndrome are at higher risk to develop Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
Diabetes is one of the most prevalent diseases in the United States with one out of every 10 health care dollars spent on the disease and its complications. Sufferers in all age groups are at a higher risk for such medical complications as heart disease, nerve damage and blindness. Advanced cases can lead to kidney failure, limb amputation and death.
Atkins Diabetes Revolution published by William Morrow (an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers), introduces the concept of utilizing controlled-carbohydrate nutrition, supplementation and other lifestyle changes in conjunction with physician’s counsel for the prevention and management of the metabolic syndrome, prediabetes and Type 2 diabetes. The book introduces readers to the warning signs of Type 2 diabetes and provides information that will help people identify risks for disease as early as possible, improve indicators of the metabolic syndrome, and individualize the controlled-carbohydrate approach using the Atkins Blood Sugar Control Program (ABSCP).
Over the past three years, ongoing and emerging peer-reviewed and independent research 1-8 have made an increasingly compelling argument for controlled-carbohydrate nutrition and its role in preventing and controlling serious medical conditions like Type 2 diabetes. The most recent study to examine the effects of the Atkins Nutritional Approach on Type 2 diabetics was presented at the American Diabetes Association’s 64th scientific session this past June. The clinical study presented showed that, on average, patients following the Atkins program had improved insulin sensitivity and glycemic control and improved cholesterol profiles, including a decrease in triglyceride levels.9
To produce Atkins Diabetes Revolution, Mary Vernon, M.D., and Jacqueline Eberstein, R.N., reviewed and edited Dr. Atkins’ original notes and added the latest research. In addition to being a clinician and a researcher, Dr. Vernon is a member of the Atkins Physicians Council, while Ms. Eberstein worked with Dr. Atkins for over 25 years and is currently the director of nutrition information for Atkins Health & Medical Information Services.
Dr. Vernon has seen results of this nutritional program first hand. She utilizes the controlled-carbohydrate nutritional philosophy in her private practice to treat the metabolic syndrome as well as other abnormalities of blood sugar, including: hyperinsulinima, pre-diabetes and diabetes. A summary of her clinical results, which demonstrate the benefits of controlled-carbohydrate nutritional protocols, was recently published in the medical journal Metabolic Syndrome and Related Disorders.
“As shown by the emerging research, while this is a global epidemic, Type 2 diabetes and its precursor, the metabolic syndrome, can be prevented,” said Dr. Vernon. “Unfortunately, too many people wait until serious damage occurs before seeing their doctors. Physicians are then forced to use pharmaceuticals to treat the symptoms, instead of the underlying cause.”
The Atkins Blood Sugar Control Program (ABSCP), introduced in Atkins Diabetes Revolution, can be an effective way to prevent these conditions and a useful tool in limiting the need for medication. This groundbreaking book, along with consultation with a personal physician, will show readers how to minimize the risks for Type 2 diabetes, by:
Identifying risk factors as early as possible
Correcting the metabolic syndrome, a precursor to diabetes
Individualizing the controlled-carbohydrate approach
Using appropriate supplements
Integrating exercise, which is essential to improving the metabolism
Minimizing exposure to pharmaceuticals
“The twin epidemics of obesity and Type 2 diabetes continue to escalate in this country,” says Ms. Eberstein. “This book is an absolutely essential tool for the millions of people who are predisposed to this condition.”
http://www.rednova.com/news/display/?id=112401