I found this book in a reduced price bin at a dept store and bought it. It has been the best $5 investment ever made and is worth its weight in gold.

The diabetic information is easily understood and make sense to the lay person. I love the mealplans that are laid out and the recipes for the most part are excellent. Had to make a couple of adjustments on seasonings for personal taste, but have throughly enjoyed them. I make the full recipes that are for 4, measure the servings out, and freeze the other portions. That way I don't have to make the recipes every month. The meal plan allows you to choose between a 20, 40 or 60 carb day all at a glance. They have provided food lists so you can make your own plans when you want.

Thank you for this book, it has made my life as a diabetic soooo much better and easier.

You've just been diagnosed with type II diabetes. You're scared, confused, etc. This is the book to buy to help you through it. It goes through all the technical, medical jargon and makes it understandable to you, then gives you clear cut ways to improve your situation. Is changing your lifestyle easy? Nope, but then again, nothing worth having/doing is easy. I can tell you, though, that if you follow the directions in this book, not only will you not be hungry, but you will feel healthier than you ever have in your life. At least I do...and so do many of my co-workers, friends, etc, who follow Atkins. You really have nothing to lose.

My friend and I have been on this diet for about five weeks, and in that time I have lost 13 pounds and she has lost nine pounds. Be prepared to spend at least $400.00 the first month, then after the first month, it does not cost as much, as some things will be deleted from the menu, items that you may not care that much for and you can still stay in range of the amount of carb intake. The only problem we found is that the portion size for the meat is not mentioned, but we just used four ounces when meat was involved. We are on the 20 carb a day diet and at first you think that that is not enough, but after a few days, we found that we do not get hungry when we were not on this diet, and mostly the craving for food has disappeared. I would highly recommend this diet, and I am planning to follow it until I lose at least 40 pounds, then just eat sensibly from then on. I have already stopped taking Glucotrol, which one of the side effects is weight gain, and every week my sugars are dropping, and within the next four months I plan on not even being a diabetic any more, that is my goal.

I have found that the Atkins low carb diet is able to control my blood sugars and has allowed me to decrease my medications. I Think Dr. Atkins ideas are perfect for anyone with pre-diabetes or diabetes type 1 or type 2. Along with this, I also recommend Dr. Bernsteins books, The Diabetes Diet, and The Diabetes Solution. All are geared to us learning to monitor our sugars and eat accordingly. I have felt healthier, and my blood sugars are within a normal range since following the recommendations in the book. I highly recommend it, and wish the medical community would open their eyes to the results of following a low carb diet! After putting up with an awful cycle of being told to eat complex carbs, and watching my blood sugar increase from even oatmeal, and having my medications increased so I could eat the carbs the medical profession was telling me I needed, I finally found these books and learned. My blood sugars are almost normal now and my energy is great! Again, I cannot recommend these books enough to anyone who has pre-diabetes or diabetes.

I gave this to a friend who has diabetes and she said that it is very helpful.

This diet is not for everyone; check with your doctor before starting.

My husband has had type two diabetes for 15 years. He also had irritable bowel syndrome and was tired all the time . After starting this diet he has cut his insulin in half, lost 25 pounds and the IBS disappeared!! I used to think Atkins was crazy but now I'm a believer!!

Six weeks ago I was in the hospital. I never knew I was a diabetic and was juicing to lose weight and lower my blood pressure. Over a period of time my sugar had climbed to over 850, I had a DKA seizure and was rushed to the hospital in an ambulance. I was told that I am very lucky to be alive. They put me on 30 units of insulin a day and told me I would need this the rest of my life.

Following the guidance in this book my sugar is now consistently 100, my blood pressure is coming down dramatically and I feel better and have more energy than I have in years. Have also lost 15 pounds.

When you look at the progression of diabetes in our society today and its exponential growth this book should be required reading in our high schools.

By the way, I no longer need insulin and able to maintain my sugar level at 100 using the principles in this book. It can save your life.

...to dieting and to writing. As a previous reviewer alluded to, this book would have been much better had Dr. Atkins been able to finish himself. However, what we are left with is a co-author MD who's personality is as cold as ice; not to mention condescending and disrespectful. This shines through in the tone of the writing. Furthermore, how can we take diet advice from someone who is obese herself? There are plenty of other well-written low-carb diet books. Try another.

The conventional test for diabetes in a doctor's office involves a blood-sugar level test after a fast of 12 or so hours. Atkins believes that this is inadequate. According to him, by the time a doctor's blood test shows elevated blood sugar following a 12-hour fast, and one is thereby labeled clinically diabetic (Type II diabetes), the blood sugar disorder is already well advanced. Atkins believes that blood sugar disorders are much more prevalent in the population than is commonly realized. In fact, Atkins asserts that he has never met anyone who was overweight that did not have some degree of blood sugar disorder, if only manifested by increased insulin resistance.

Atkins believes that the blood-sugar levels should be checked repeatedly after a meal, not just once after 8-12 hours. Using his words, what is needed is not a snapshot but a movie of the sugar metabolism. The normal curve for blood sugar is supposed to be as follows: A postprandial rise for about an hour or two (not too high at its peak) followed by a gradual decline, and one that does not need a great deal of insulin released to cause this decline. The first symptom of a blood sugar disorder is a normal blood-sugar curve that nevertheless requires excessive amounts of insulin to bring the blood sugar under control (hyperinsulism). For this reason, Atkins believes that measuring blood sugar alone is never enough. The insulin levels must also be measured. If the blood sugar goes too high one hour after eating, this also indicates a blood sugar disorder--even if the level after 8-12 hours is normal.

If Atkins is even half-right, then doctors are missing a lot. And Atkins believes that the solution to Type II diabetes is the reversal of insulin resistance, not the supplementation of additional insulin. Paradoxically, insulin supplements can make weight loss more difficult.

The Atkins Nutritional Approach has commonly been misrepresented as one where virtually all carbs are cut out. This is patently untrue. Atkins recommends the retention of natural, low-glycemic carbs, especially those which coexist with valuable nutrients, as is the case with many fruits and vegetables (for example, strawberries). Atkins mentions that, apart from weight loss, the elimination of empty carbs from the diet can bring such benefits as renewed taste of sweet things and a major drop in blood triglycerides. From personal experience, I can say "Amen!" to that.

This book, like the Atkins approach in general, has part of the picture, but is certainly incomplete. Moderation, not virtual elimination, of carbohydrates, when paired with lean protein, plenty of omega 3 (fish and flax oils), and monounsaturated oils (like olive oil), has been shown to be the healthiest diet (a Mediterranian type diet). The Atkins approach does not advocate moderation, instead prefering to vilify an entire necessary macronutrient - carbohydrates! Certainly the old fashioned 1980's style high carb low fat diets were a disaster, and brought out diabetes in susceptible people - but the answer is balance - good quality, naturally high fiber carbs, paired with protein and healthy fat - not virtual elimination of carbs. Inadequate carbohydrate intake can lead to fatigue and reluctance to exercise. Dr. Vernon herself continues to struggle with her weight, despite following the Atkins approach. Most Americans will initially lose weight when starting on Atkins because most eat FAR too many carbs. But they also eat too much saturated fat (animal and dairy fat, for the most part), which has been show to worsen insulin problems and diabetes, and aggravate cholesterol and artery inflammation, worsening risk of heart disease and stroke. Atkins addresses one of the these culprits (excess sugar), but not the other (excess saturated fat). Americans need to cut down on these, and then add more good fats (fish, nuts, olive oil, avacado), lean protein (to cut down on saturated fat), and not be afraid of healthy carbs in the form of whole fruits (not juice), vegetables, and whole grains (not white bread or sugary low fiber cereal). That, plus watching the calories, and daily exercise (at least 30 " of moderate cardio, five days a week), and diabetes will DRAMATICALLY improve. Try it and see! Health is not just about weight - its about healthy body fat and muscle ratios, and what is going on inside your body - in your arteries, your brain, etc. The studies all support healthy balance.

I bought this book as a last result because I have type II diabetes. I was having difficulty controling my weight and knowing what to eat to maintain my blood sugar levels. I have started using Atkins book on diabetes and I now boasts how much it has empowered me. Now I can truly say that I can keep up with my four little granddaughters when they come to visit me. This book has made a big difference in my life. I wasn't surprised because after all, this is a book by Dr. Atkins. I highly recommend this book.

The first set that I got from Amazon had major production problems with the third CD and it couldn't be played. Amazon replaced the set and the replacement set didn't have problems -- they could all play. My complaint is not with Amazon.

On a more serious basis, the audio cds refer to things that are not in place. They refer to a hard-copy list of high glycemic fruits and vegetables that was supposed to be included. This hard-copy list was not included with either set that I received (in case they just screwed up on one). Even more interesting, in the audio it refers to the fact that additional information is supposed to be available through the Atkins web site, lists an address (http://www.atkins.com/agr) -- and that's not a valid page. You get the dreaded error message 404 page.

I sent email to the Atkins' site and got no response. This could be solved by adding the page mentioned in the cds -- and adding the information that's supposed to be included on a card.

Right now, some of the key information that you need to make this diet work is not available. You would still need to go buy the book to get that information.

I am a fan of the Atkins diet and had hoped that this cd set would be helpful for a friend with diabetes. It is not.

I would not recommend this cd set. If you care about the information, then buy the book.

It is my understanding that this cd was produced by a different company than the people who produced their other CD set. I'm sorry they didn't do a better quality control.

Rebeccasreads highly recommends ATKINS DIABETES REVOLUTION for everyone who is a bit overweight & for their children who seem to be following in their footsteps.

If you're new to the Atkins way of life, then this huge, reader-friendly manual will introduce you to another way of looking at that aphorism: You Are What You Eat.

It is packed with a ton of information about lifestyles, scientific case studies, health programs & success stories as well as recipes & eating plans -- the rest is up to you.

ATKINS DIABETES REVOLUTION is for getting the best out of the rest of your life!

This is an excellent book as always by the Atkins foundation. It motivates you to start watching your blood-sugar levels and lose the weight. This book was very helpful in understanding the current diabetes epidemic we are facing.

Robert C. Atkins does suggest you go off coffee slowly before you start the plan. This would minimize headaches during detox. I couldn't wait to get started so, of course, did it all at once and had the most horrible awful headache for 4 straight days. I finally broke down and had a 1/2 cup coffee one day instead of taking aspirin and that did the trick...for the moment.

This book had phenominal potential.

However, it fails to live up to that potential. Maybe that's because Dr. Atkins wasn't able to finish the book himself, due to his untimely death in April 2003.

Dr. Atkins had remarakable success treating patients with blood sugar disorders (espeically type II adult-onset) and related complications, such as coronary heart disease.

"Atkins Diabetes Revolution" does a great job explaining what diabetes is, what the primary causes & complications are, and how to utilize proper diet (i.e. the right balance of protein & fats, as well as significant reduction of hightly refined carbohydrates).

However, there are two areas where the book fails to deliver the maximum potential benefits to its readers:

1) The types of dietary fats & cooking oils to use

2) The sections that discuss the use of nutritional supplements for controlling blood sugar & heart disease risk factors.

The section on fats is much too short, and leaves out essential information on both the pros & cons of the different classes of fats (polyunsaturated, mononunsaturated, saturated, Essential Fatty Acids). Considering how vital consuming the right types of fats are to controlling diabetes & heart disease (among many other conditions), I find the lack of vital information on the good and bad fats rather disturbing. A book written by Dr. Atkins former collegue - Dr. Fred Pescatore - (see "The Hamptons Diet") does a much better job of explaining the pros and cons of the different oils / fats.

The section regarding nutritional supplements for preventing / controlling diabetes & heart disease is poorly done. It leaves out too many important facts about vital nutrients such as vitamins C and E, completely leaves out the trace mineral vandium, which is just as important as chromium for helping the cells utilize glucose, and doesn't discuss any of the herbs
(i.e. gymnema sylvestre, fenugreek, cinnamon and bitter melon) that significantly enhance the effectiveness of the essential nutrients in their ability to control & reverse many of the complications associated with type II diabetes. All the co-authors had to do was refer to Dr. Atkins earlier works (Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution, and Dr. Atkins' Age Defying Diet) to get the information necessary to make the nutritional supplement sections as helpful as possible.

For more detailed information on how to use nutritional supplements for diabetes-related complications, I highly recommend you read "Reversing Diabetes" by Julian Whitaker, M.D.

I honestly believe that had Dr. Atkins not died, he would have done a much better job with this important book, rather than having to leave it up to the two co-authors who finished the project.

This book had so much potential. I waited for its publication for nearly a year. When it finally came out, I was greatly dissapointed with it.

I am still in the process of plowing through this book. Some may find that there is not much new in it. I think it's a great resource for the Atkins way of life in general.

I am a newly-diagnosed type II diabetic. There is far more information in this book than I was able to get from the doctor who diagnosed me. As a matter of fact, that doctor originally suggested that I go on *Slim-Fast* to lose weight--I about fell off my chair. Most doctors are still mired in the anti-fat, anti-cholesterol hysteria and myths. The Atkins approach is a breath of fresh air, since it dispels these myths.

So far, from what I have read, I would recommend this book in combination with Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution (which seems to offer more practical day-to-day advice regarding the details of managing diabetes) as your standard diabetes references.

Unfortunately, few doctors out there are managing diabetes with the low-carbohydrate approach. The guy who diagnosed me immediately wanted to put me on four or five medications, and he actually vowed to talk me into taking a statin drug, even though he acknowledged that that would only mask the symptoms and not get to the underlying cause.

Some people may not like eating low-carb, particularly with its heavy emphasis on animal protein foods. However, for those like me, who like being carnivorous or omnivorous, you may like being vindicated in your liking to eat meat.

As someone with Type 2 Diabetes, I have lots of experience with diet claims. This book nails down the reasons they have all failed - they were carb based. Counter-intuitive in many ways, this book patiently explains how the carbs get processed into fat and why low fat diets fail time after time.My knowledge of the Atkins approach was based on the often exaggerated claims made by both its supporters and detractors. When this book appeared, I decided to make my own analysis.I was thrilled to discover that this is not a diet book, but rather a guide to the Atkins Blood Sugar Control Program (ABSCP for short). With weight loss can come reduced dependency on drugs, less risk of complications, and a healthier, happier life.The book itself is divided into several sections. The core is a very well researched and documented 330 page overview of the state of diabetes research and how it applies to diabetics and those at risk for diabetes.There are 70 pages of meal plans, 37 pages of recipes (and a weblink for more), plus appendices on research documentation, induction foods, and various other helps to the reader.Because of the care with which this volume was put together, I found that many of the things I had been hearing about Atkins were just plain wrong. Authors Vernon and Eberstein are very clear that 4 ounces of cheese a day are the max; that eating foods with trans fatty acids is bad; and that the ABSCP is not an excuse to have a half dozen pork chops in one sitting. The allowed foods are also pretty tolerable for the fussy among us. I was able to put together meal plans that are easy to prepare and tasty. This is a good and helpful book, and I only wish I had been able to get as much knowledge about how diabetes works from the doctors who have treated me. Even the famed Joslin clinic never explained that my soaring trigycerides were the result of eating too many carbs on a low fat diet. Caveat emptor.