Book excerpt: "Shedding Extra Weight and Eating Healthier with 500 Diabetic-friendly Recipes to Improve Your Health, Energy, and Sense of Wellbeing." Most cases of type 2 diabetes are preventable and manageable. Unmanaged diabetes can increase your risk of developing heart disease. Diabetic patients are also at risk for blindness, amputation and kidney failure. Eating a healthy diet is a big part of the balancing act. By eating healthier, being more physically active, and losing weight, you can reduce your symptoms. Taking steps to prevent or control diabetes doesn't mean living in deprivation; it means eating a tasty, balanced diet that will also boost your energy and improve your mood. This Diabetic cookbooks is specially designed keeping in mind the conditions and body taste of someone who is just beginning to follow diabetes meal plan. What can you expect from the book? 500 Healthy and Flavorful recipes-Every recipe includes the nutrition information you need at a glance. Many only takes 30 minutes or less from preparing to finishing up. 21-day Meal Plan-Get started off right with an easy-to-follow whole-health plan for cooking nutritious meals and achieve your weight goal Diabetes Explained-Learn how nutrients affect blood sugar levels and get practical info on how to decipher nutritional labels and control portions. *Recipe Index Included You know you have to make changes―The Diabetic Cookbook for Beginners gives you the information and support you need to help make it happen.