The Thin Prediabetic: Novel Strategies for the Proactive

by William Shang

Hope for the Thin Prediabetic - Emphasizing Plant MedicineMost American diabetics are overweight. Because of the tendency to aim health care at this majority, doctors may be unprepared when encountering the slim adult with prediabetes. Weight loss and dieting don't seem to apply to this lean group. Patients often depart the office with a prescription for metformin and vague exercise advice. Up until now, proactive thin prediabetics and early Type 2 diabetics have felt overwhelmed, searching for an authoritative resource to provide explanations and, hopefully, alternatives. This book addresses the particular needs of this minority segment of the population, while simultaneously providing advanced knowledge about the diabetic process that is relevant for everyone. Additionally, it describes how non-obese prediabetics can evaluate their own individual cases, determine which nutraceuticals best apply, while responsibly balancing the risks and benefits. Drawn extensively from published scientific research from both contemporary Western studies and traditional Eastern medicine. This book has the potential to change your life.What's metabolically unique about the prediabetic who is muscular or active, and not overweight.What single food additive commonly leads to Thin Outside, Fat Inside.Why 230 million svelte Asians, Indians and Chinese develop diabetes at a young age.The numerous ways that one can become ensnared by high blood sugar.The most recent microbiome research tying prediabetes to gut dysbiosis.Making sense of your diabetes tests.Understanding your own personal level of prediabetes risk.Thirteen scientifically researched nutraceuticals shown to work in slim prediabetics.A little-known nutraceutical which might break sugar addiction.Doctor-free', easy-to-follow testing strategies designed to discover what works specifically for you

237 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 14, 2019

Reviews

[Amelia · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book shortly after I got the news that I'd slid into the official pre-diabetes category, despite being a healthy weight, physically active, and having a pretty good diet. It helped me understand the various mechanisms and processes in the body that can affect blood sugar, and provided a review of some non-prescription remedies. I learned a lot from it, far beyond what I'd gleaned from skimming websites and articles on pubmed.

Although the information was dry at times, I appreciated the author's thoroughness in reviewing the studies which had been done on each of the "nutraceuticals" in the second half of the book. I created a chart for myself to keep track of which things did what, and the recommended dosages, what to look out for, etc.

In terms of information, the book was excellent, but I do think that it could have been strengthened with better content editing (overall organization and flow -- grammar was fine), and the addition of a concluding chapter that wrapped up the information.

[Laura Miller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating and well put together. I have already started using some of these concepts in my practice. I had been frustrated with the explanations I was getting about pre diabetics in my traditional medical training as it didn’t seem to always fit. This went a long way towards giving me a guideline to help my patients. May be 5 stars if there was a fast reference for providers to look at to know which interventions work best depending on the initial problem.

[Donna Lancaster · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 stars for clearly explaining how it’s possible to become prediabetic while thin and fit. There are no other books on this topic as of late 2024. I appreciate the amount of research Dr.Shang put into this book.
The 2nd half the book dives into the details of small studies using plant-based medicine to treat diabetes. It’s a great reference, but I decided to skim most of the details after a while, since I’m not planning on using these supplements.

[Maryellen Walter · Rating 4 out of 5]

Much of this book is very technical but it gave some insights on thin people getting diabetes and some help for resolving issues.