Five simple rules for diabetics

ChangeOne for Diabetes, a book  by Ms.Pat Harper suggests five simple
rules for diabetics to lower blood sugar and lose weight.  These
recommendations are based on a successful one year study at University
of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, where Ms.Harper is the coordinator of
nutrition and weight loss studies.  The five simple rules according to
Ms.Harper

• Eat every 4 to 5 hours throughout the day;
• Eat balanced meals that include a protein food, a starch, a vegetable and/or fruit;
• Choose lower fat foods;
• Eat smaller portions of everything but veggies;
• Become more active.

The study, called Diabetes Obesity Intervention Trial, involved 52 overweight adults with non insulin-dependent Type 2 diabetes.   After a year of the start of the study, the participants had an average 8% weight loss.  The book also includes 100 delicious recipes, 200 photos, diagrams, demonstrations and tips.

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