Diabetes-Free Kids: A Take-Charge Plan for Preventing and Treating Type 2 Diabetes in Youth

Diabetes-Free Kids addresses the burgeoning epidemic of type 2 diabetes among youth by setting out an action plan parents can use to try to prevent the illness and to better manage it. This guide shows parents how crucial exercise and proper nutrition are for fighting type 2 diabetes. It provides a clear plan for diet and exercise that will get even the pickiest eaters to enjoy healthier yet satisfying meals and snacks and that will motivate even the most sedentary youth to start moving. A wealth of practical information in the book helps parents get their children to safely and effectively lose weight and lower their blood glucose levels--and possibly even reverse diabetes for good.