Cover; Contents; Foreword; Contributors; The Dysmetabolic Syndrome; Glycemic Effect of Carbohydrates; Beyond Glycemic Control; Diabetes in the Life Cycle; The Role of Drugs and Diet Therapy -- Alone and Together; Subject Index
Summary
Over the next decade, the global number of people with diabetes and at risk of diabetes and cardiovascular disease is expected to grow by 25%, largely driven by the rising prevalence of obesity and inactivity. The problem is especially serious in Asia, where the WHO predicts that in less than a decade, 60% of the worldwide population with diabetes will be found. In order to avoid that the disease turns into a huge economic burden, individuals at risk must be identified, and prevention and suitable treatment interventions implemented. Conceding that the optimal diet for diabetes has yet to be d
