The Thin Prediabetic

Book excerpt: Hope for the Thin Prediabetic Most American diabetics are overweight. Because of the tendency to aim health care at this majority, doctors may be unprepared when encountering the slim adult with prediabetes. Weight loss and dieting don't seem to apply to this lean group. Patients often depart the office with a prescription for metformin and vague exercise advice. Up until now, proactive thin prediabetics and early Type 2 diabetics have felt overwhelmed, searching for an authoritative resource to provide explanations and, hopefully, alternatives. This book addresses the particular needs of this minority segment of the population, while simultaneously providing a basic knowledge about the diabetic process that is relevant for everyone. Additionally, it describes how non-obese prediabetics can evaluate their own individual cases, determine which nutraceuticals best apply, while responsibly balancing the risks and benefits. Drawn extensively from published scientific research from both contemporary Western studies and traditional Eastern medicine. This book has the potential to change your life. Inside: What's metabolically unique about the prediabetic who is muscular or active, and not overweight. What single food additive commonly leads to TOFI: Thin Outside, Fat Inside. Why 230 million svelte Asians, Indians and Chinese develop diabetes at a young age. The numerous ways that one can become ensnared by high blood sugar. The most recent microbiome research tying prediabetes to gut dysbiosis. Making sense of your diabetes tests. Understanding your own personal level of prediabetes risk. Twelve scientifically researched nutraceuticals shown to work in slim prediabetics. A little-known nutraceutical which might break sugar addiction. Doctor-free', easy-to-follow testing strategies designed to discover what works specifically for you