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Dear Readers,
Have you recently been diagnosed with diabetes? Or do you know someone who has diabetes? Whatever your particular situation, this book will be a great addition to your cookbook library for a variety of reasons. You will be able to learn about how to cook and eat deliciously even though you are dealing with a complex disease. With the direct, accurate medical information, easy-to-follow menus, fun-to-read tips from the diabetes team and fabulous recipes, youll be able to follow simple guidelines to provide meals that everyone will enjoy.
In this second edition of Betty Crockers Diabetes Cookbook, Betty has again teamed up with the International Diabetes Center to create a complete reference guide to cooking for diabetes. Because sound nutrition and good eating habits are at the heart of diabetes care, weve made it a priority to include recipes that are both delicious and good for you.
This updated edition includes 40 new great recipes and all-new photographs. Because we know that some recipes are asked for often, weve kept some of those in the book. Variety is the key to enjoying food, so a great range of recipes is includedfrom main dishes, salads and breakfast ideas to desserts and breads for everyday eating. We also know that many who have diabetes also are gluten-intolerant, so there is even a gluten-free chapter of recipes for you to choose from. Plus, every recipe gives you clear information on exchanges and carbohydrate choices so its easy to put meals together.
So go ahead and browse the bookthen start planning your next meal. Diabetes does change your life, but with this cookbook at your fingertips, youre on the road to living well and enjoying some delicious eating!
Richard M. Bergenstal, M.D.
Diane Reader, R.D., C.D.E.
Living Well with Diabetes
With the comprehensive information included in this chapter, youll see that the goal is to help you feel in control of your diabetes. The easy-to-follow health information includes all of the resources that you need to live well with diabetes.
What Is Diabetes?
To understand diabetes, its important to understand how your body uses glucose and insulin. Glucose, a form of sugar, is the main fuel the body needs and uses for energy. It is made when the food you eat is broken down during digestion. Glucose travels through the bloodstream and enters the cells in the body with the help of insulin. Insulin, a hormone made in the pancreas, is the key that opens cells so glucose can get inside to provide the body with energy.
Diabetes develops when insulin is either completely absent, in short supply or poorly used by the body. Without insulin, too much glucose stays in the bloodstream rather than entering the cells to be used for energy. If diabetes is not diagnosed and treated, blood glucose levels continue to rise, and over time this can lead to serious health problemsthe complications of diabetes, such as blindness, heart and blood vessel disease, stroke, kidney failure, nerve damage and limb amputation. Taking care of your diabetes by eating the right foods, exercising regularly and taking your medication, if prescribed, helps you feel great and provides the best defense against complications.