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Comments & Feedback...................................................................... iii
Acknowledgements............................................................................. iv
About the Author................................................................................ v
Notice to Readers............................................................................... vi
Table of Contents.............................................................................. vii
Can’t Wait? Want to Get Started Now?............................................ xiii
Chapter 1. Introduction..................................................................... 1
Background, Facts & Figures............................................................... 1
The Controversy.................................................................................. 5
Purpose of this Book........................................................................... 6
Chapter 2. My Coma & Recovery................................................... 8
My Coma............................................................................................. 8
My Daughter’s Arrival......................................................................... 9
Hospital Events................................................................................. 10
Out of the Hospital........................................................................... 11
My Mother and Sister’s Arrival.......................................................... 12
The Accidents.................................................................................... 13
Doctor Visits..................................................................................... 16
Back to Work..................................................................................... 18
Support Group & Church Meetings................................................... 19
Author Update................................................................................... 21
Chapter 3. Diabetes Overview....................................................... 22
Diabetes History................................................................................ 22
Types of Diabetes.............................................................................. 24
Blood Glucose Management (Normal Operation)............................. 25
Are You Diabetic?............................................................................. 26
Treatment Guidelines........................................................................ 30
Impact of Diabetes............................................................................ 30
Type 2 Diabetes................................................................................. 32
Insulin Resistance & Inflammation.................................................... 33
Why Diabetics Remain in a Diabetic State........................................ 36
Short Term Complications................................................................. 40
Hyperglycemia (High Blood Sugar).................................................... 40
Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar)..................................................... 41
Ketoacidosis...................................................................................... 43
Hyperosomolar Syndrome.................................................................. 43
Long Term Diseases & Complications............................................... 44
The 7 Most Common Mistakes.......................................................... 45
Myths................................................................................................. 48
Chapter 4. The Diabetes Control & Reversal Model.................. 50
The Diabetes Wellness Program........................................................ 50
The 8 “Living” Elements................................................................... 52
The Diabetes Control & Reversal Model........................................... 52
Chapter 5. The Major Macronutrients.......................................... 55
The 4 Macronutrients........................................................................ 55
Carbohydrates.................................................................................... 56
Proteins.............................................................................................. 57
Fats.................................................................................................... 58
Liquids............................................................................................... 60
Chapter 6. The 5 “Live” & 5 “Dead” Foods................................ 62
The 7 Nutrient Factors...................................................................... 62
Healthy/Unhealthy Macronutrients................................................... 63
The 5 “Dead” Foods.......................................................................... 66
The 5 “Live” Foods........................................................................... 71
Fiber.................................................................................................. 85
Sugar, Salt, Chocolate & Coffee Substitutes...................................... 86
Food Preparation............................................................................... 91
Juicing................................................................................................ 94
Food Quality: Organic & Conventional............................................. 96
Food Phobias..................................................................................... 97
Scams & So-called “Healthy” Foods............................................... 100
Nutritional Supplements.................................................................. 106
Types of Cravings............................................................................ 107
Chapter 7. The Super Meal Model............................................... 111
The Most Important Key................................................................. 111
The Super Meal Model..................................................................... 112
Nutritional Protocol: Attributes of Super Meals.............................. 116
Calorie Planning............................................................................... 121
Nutritional Profile............................................................................ 123
Dining Out Guidelines.................................................................... 124
Chapter 8. Nutritional Supplementation..................................... 127
Nutritional Supplementation Strategies........................................... 127
Natural vs. Synthetic Vitamins........................................................ 129
Wholefood Supplements vs. Isolated Vitamins................................ 132
Selection Criteria for Nutritional Supplements................................ 133
Supplements that Nourish, Protect & Cleanse................................. 138
Chapter 9. Cleansing/Detoxification........................................... 145
The Need for Cleansing/Detoxification.......................................... 145
Types of Toxins............................................................................... 149
Nutrients for Cleansing/Detoxification........................................... 151
Cleansing/Detoxification Guidelines............................................... 161
Other Cleansing/Detoxification Methods....................................... 165
Chapter 10. Exercise...................................................................... 166
The Next Most Important Key........................................................ 166
Types of Exercise & Variables......................................................... 167
Benefits of Exercise......................................................................... 169
Exercise Guidelines......................................................................... 171
Exercise Regimen............................................................................ 174
Motivational Tips for Exercising..................................................... 177
Exercise Excuses/Countermeasures................................................ 178
Nutritional Tips for Exercise........................................................... 182
Chapter 11. Blood Glucose Testing/Doctor Visits..................... 183
Blood Glucose Testing.................................................................... 183
Blood Glucose Tests &
Hemoglobin A1C Testing................................................................ 184
Objectives of Blood Glucose Testing.............................................. 187
Blood Glucose Testing Techniques................................................. 187
Glucose Meters................................................................................ 189
When to Test & What to Do........................................................... 190
Doctor Appointments & Annual Scheduling................................... 194
Blood Glucose Testing Analysis...................................................... 199
Recordkeeping/Analysis.................................................................. 202
Lab Work/Blood Tests.................................................................... 206
Critical Health Parameters & Ranges............................................... 211
Medical Technology Advancements................................................ 212
Chapter 12. Drugs/Medications.................................................. 214
Drugs/Medications.......................................................................... 214
Limitations of Drugs/Medications................................................... 215
Guidelines for Drugs/Medications.................................................. 217
Drug Weaning Process..................................................................... 219
Drugs for Diabetes........................................................................... 220
Drugs for Heart Disease.................................................................. 223
Chapter 13. Mind & Spirit............................................................. 227
Body, Mind & Spirit......................................................................... 227
Mind & Spirit Practices.................................................................... 231
How to Improve Rest & Relaxation................................................. 234
How to Improve Sleep..................................................................... 235
Support Systems.............................................................................. 238
Knowledge & Education................................................................. 240
Nutritional & Exercise Tips for the Mind & Spirit.......................... 241
Inspirational Quotes........................................................................ 245
Chapter 14. The 6 Stages of Diabetes Control & Reversal........ 247
The 6 Stages.................................................................................... 247
Timeline and Expectations.............................................................. 249
Stage 1 No BG Control................................................................... 250
Stage 2 BG Control with Drugs...................................................... 263
Stage 3 BG Control with Reduced Drugs....................................... 266
Stage 4 BG Control without Drugs................................................. 268
Stage 5 BG & HbA1C Control....................................................... 269
Stage 6 BG & HbA1C Tighter Control........................................... 270
Chapter 15. Diabetic Complications............................................ 272
Diabetic Complications................................................................... 272
Kidney Disease (Nephropathy)........................................................ 273
Eye Disease (Retinopathy).............................................................. 275
Nerve Disease (Neuropathy)........................................................... 277
Brain Damage.................................................................................. 281
Cardiovascular (Heart) Disease....................................................... 283
High Blood Pressure........................................................................ 286
Cardiac Risk & Inflammation Factors.............................................. 290
Wellness Protocol for Diabetes & Its Complications (General)....... 295
Wellness Protocol for Kidney Disease............................................. 297
Wellness Protocol for Eye Disease.................................................. 299
Wellness Protocols for Nerve & Brain Diseases.............................. 302
Wellness Protocol for Cardiovascular Disease................................. 306
Wellness Protocol for High Blood Pressure..................................... 312
Wellness Protocol for High Inflammation........................................ 317
Chapter 16. Next Steps................................................................. 323
Now What?...................................................................................... 323
The Excuses.................................................................................... 324
The 10 Steps to Reverse Type 2 Diabetes....................................... 329
Epilogue.......................................................................................... 330
Chapter 17. Recipes of Super Meals............................................ 335
Preparation...................................................................................... 335
Cooking Tips................................................................................... 336
Recipes............................................................................................ 342
APPENDIX................................................................................... 353
Super Meal Model............................................................................ 353
Alternatives for Favorite Foods....................................................... 354
References: Websites & Books........................................................ 356
Clinical References.......................................................................... 357
Resources......................................................................................... 374
Author’s Update & the Book Cover Design.................................... 375
INDEX........................................................................................... 377
God’s Food for Thought.................................................................. 385
Diagrams & Tables
Figure 1. Diagnosis & Treatment Guidelines..................................... 30
Figure 2. Impact of Diabetes (Annually)............................................ 31
Figure 3. Type 2 Diabetes at the Cellular Level................................. 35
Figure 4. Metabolic Doom Cycle....................................................... 38
Figure 5. The Diabetes Control & Reversal Model............................ 54
Figure 6. Super Meal Model (Meal Plate)......................................... 114
Figure 7. No. of Calories & Grams in a Super Meal......................... 117
Figure 8. Nutritional Profile of a Super Meal................................... 123
Figure 9. Hemoglobin A1C & Blood Glucose
Figure 10. Schedule of Doctor Visits............................................... 195
Figure 11. Line Graph of Blood Glucose
Figure 12. Bar Graph of Blood Glucose Readings & Meals............. 201
Figure 13. The Diabetes Control & Reversal Model........................ 248
Figure 14. Timeline from Stage 1 to Stage 6.................................... 249
Figure 15. Super Meal Model........................................................... 353
Figure 16. Alternative Healthier Foods........................................... 355
