by Riva Greenberg

Few conditions are as widely misunderstood as diabetes, but, at last, author Riva Greenberg sets the record straight. Here she dispels the 50 most prevalent diabetes myths and puts the "power of truth" back into your hands. With recommendations from top experts and compelling patient stories, 50 Diabetes Myths That Can Ruin Your Life provides the information you need to manage your condition and lead a long, healthy life.

Myth or Truth?

• Eating sweets causes diabetes.
• Diabetes is the leading cause of blindness, heart attack, and kidney disease.
• There is one specific diet you should follow.
• You ahve to be overweight to get diabetes.
• Type 2 diabetes is not as serious as Type 1.

Cover price: $14.95, 316 pages, 2009