Diabetes: Sugar-Coated Crisis : Who Gets it, Who Profits, and How to Stop it

> A pandemic of Type 2 diabetes is sweeping through America and the world, caused by a toxic environment high in stress and sugar, and a lack of power. Medical approaches often fail because they focus on profitable drug treatments, not on empowering people to take better care of themselves. This is the first book to describe the social causes of diabetes and report vividly on effective new social approaches to health and environmental change. > The book will appeal to readers of Fast Food Nation -- those interested in mind/body health, social/environmental health, and issues of social justice and community; as well as to people with diabetes and their families; and health workers, particularly diabetes workers and community activists. > The author has major credibility in the area of self-care, including 30 years of registered nursing, 15 years of health and environmental journalism, five years speaking to groups in U.S. and U.K. promoting self-care, four years of research and interviews on diabetes, long experience in community organizing and environmental activism, seven years coaching individuals, groups, and health care professionals on self-care and self-care promotion. > The author’s previous book, The Art of Getting Well, released in 2002 and has sold 6,000 copies.