Saturday, September 29, 2007

Best books on Type 2 diabetes

I've read buckets, on the internet and in print, in the last couple of months.

The two standout resources - if you're going to buy two books, buy these - are:

TAKING CHARGE OF DIABETES: a practical guide to managing your health and wellbeing
by Richard Laliberte
Readers Digest (Australia)
Endorsed by Diabetes Australia.

Lots of clear, practical information and a great, friendly, informative tone to the writing. There is a review in this newsletter, including an image of the cover.


THE TYPE 2 DIABETES SOURCEBOOK
by David Drum and Terry Zierenberg
Third edition
McGraw Hill (US)

Again, more than recipes and prescriptions - lots made clear, again an encouraging and knowledgeable tone. In Australia, you can buy it here, and the listing includes a cover image.

There have been other books that aren't bad, but these two are the standout ones I can see myself keeping for ongoing long term reference.

Most booksellers can do special orders, if you can't find these easily in a bookshop - go to an independent bookshop and they'll take the time and trouble to track things down.

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