Bantle (endocrinology and diabetes, University of Minnesota) and Slama (diabetes, Hôtel Dieu Hospital, France) collect work examining the role of nutritional management in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Work is categorized in sections on the dysmetabolic syndrome, the glycemic effect of carbohydrates, beyond glycemic control, diabetes in the life cycle, and the role of drugs and diet therapy, alone and together. Some chapter topics discussed include the role antioxidants, meal replacement drinks, and fructose in diet therapy; physical activity in prevention and management; pharmacological and surgical intervention; and international guidelines. Of special interest is a chapter on traditional Chinese medicine and diabetes. Material originated at the Clinical and Performance Program of the 11th Nestlé Nutrition Workshop Series, held in Hangzhou, China. The book is for physicians, dieticians, diabetes educators, and epidemiologists.
Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Bantle (endocrinology and diabetes, University of Minnesota) and Slama (diabetes, Hôtel Dieu Hospital, France) collect work examining the role of nutritional management in the prevention and treatment of diabetes. Work is categorized in sections on the dysmetabolic syndrome, the glycemic effect of carbohydrates, beyond glycemic control, diabetes in the life cycle, and the role of drugs and diet therapy, alone and together. Some chapter topics discussed include the role antioxidants, meal replacement drinks, and fructose in diet therapy; physical activity in prevention and management; pharmacological and surgical intervention; and international guidelines. Of special interest is a chapter on traditional Chinese medicine and diabetes. Material originated at the Clinical and Performance Program of the 11th Nestlé Nutrition Workshop Series, held in Hangzhou, China. The book is for physicians, dieticians, diabetes educators, and epidemiologists. Annotation ©2006 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)