Blood Sugar Blues: Overcoming the Hidden Dangers of Insulin Resistance Book

A vitally important new book about a widespread condition we're just beginning to understand If you are genetically susceptible to insulin resistance, your diet-especially high carbohydrate intake-can cause your body to become immune to your own insulin, which is needed to regulate blood sugar levels. Although doctors seldom make the connection and rarely mention insulin resistance to their patients, it is closely linked to Type 2 diabetes and hypoglycemia, and a contributing factor in a plethora of diseases and disorders that may surprise you. -An estimated 20% of Americans (more than 55 million people) have insulin resistance. -Cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and an abnormal tendency to blood clots (the "Syndrome X" cluster of diseases) are related to insulin resistance. -Many cases of infertility and digestive disturbance, almost all cases of diabetes and obesity are related to insulin resistance. -The lifestyle changes that help reverse insulin resistance often relieve symptoms of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and arthritis. Blood Sugar Blues is a passionate and highly informed guide to better health, and a clarion call for easily-accomplished lifestyle modifications. Medical journalist Miryam Williamson, herself afflicted with insulin resistance, draws on the latest medical studies and reports, explains the links between insulin resistance and each condition, and offers essential advice on making lifestyle changes that can control or even reverse insulin resistance.Read More