According to the American Diabetes Association, 29. 1 million Americans have diabetes and 79 million have prediabetes. Type 2 accounts for 90 to 95% of all diagnoses. InEverything You Need to Know to Manage Type 2 Diabetes, the world's foremost authorities on the glycemic index offer a practical guide to help diabetics of all ages and sizes manage their condition. Revised to focus on prediabetes and type 2, and updated throughout, the handbook offers clear and simple guidelines for surviving and thriving, including what readers should eat and do to reduce body fat, improve insulin sensitivity, strengthen cardiovascular health, and maintain optimal blood glucose levels. "Dr. Brand-Miller's pioneering research has shown that carbohydrates are not created equal--and everyone having problems with glucose metabolism needs to know the difference. "-Walter Willett, MD, Harvard School of Public Health