The Official Pocket Guide to Diabetic Food Choices Paperback – September 15, 2015

thank you receive the second book today. The other books went with my friend to his home. This pocket size book will help me at the Food Market, and how to prepare meals when he comes to visit me. Thank you so much.

This little book will be helpful as I become more aware of what to eat and to avoid in my effort to decrease my blood sugar. I find the book really helps when I create a food plan for the week. Since I am just beginning down this road, planning ahead seems to help.

It must be better than I think. I haven't yet had time to sit down and read all the way through it. It leaves me confused as to what I can eat, how much, and what I shouldn't. Instead of providing info on the number of cups or what ever, it provides the number of servings of items. I don't really know what a "serving" is. Maybe a thorough read will make it more clear. It's a fairly small little booklet and it seems to be priced high for it's utility. I'll read more and keep at it...I've read more -- This booklet is a waste of time and money. It's 84 pages in a form similar to a 3x5 card in size. It doesn't explain enough to be usable and often refers to having your RDN (Registered Dietary Nutritionist) advise you on what to eat. The food tables are in servings but you don't know how many servings until you consult your RDN. Possibly it's is written as an ad for RDNs. Skip this booklet and by something usable.

I picked up this little book a couple of months ago and it has really helped with meal planning and more.I have learned that to keep my dad's diabetes and my pre-diabetes under control, I need to plan on eating each day:-6 servings of nonstarchy vegetables and fruits-6 servings of grains, beans and starchy vegetables-2 servings of milk/milk substitutes-6 oz or lower of low-fat proteins-small amounts of fats and/or sugarsI have been following this very loosely, but now I'm amping it up a bit.This morning I had a cup of coffee w/stevia and half 'n half, 1/2 cup of granola w/milk, 1 hardboiled egg, and 4 slices of salami (what? I like salami!).This afternoon I had a 5 oz serving of chicken cordon bleu, 1 1/2 cups of salad w/1,000 isle dressing and 3 pickled okra (don't knock the pickled okra, it's AWESOME).For dinner, I'm planning on oven-baked breaded fish, steamed broccoli with butter, and ... something else. Maybe wild rice?In any case, the little booklet breaks it all down for me and tells me that I have/will eat for the day...-4 servings of non-starchy vegetables (but no fruit)-4 servings of grains, starchy vegetables-1 serving of milk products-10 servings of protein-more than a small amount of fatsBUT...That is still a heck of a lot better than what I had been eating.I won't always be so microscopic on every one of my meals, but this little booklet is a great guide. I suggest it for anyone who is diabetic or pre-diabetic.I give this four stars. I docked one only because there is so much flipping back and forth that it really needs tabs or something to make it easier to use.

A great booklet packed full of helpful information. Arrived the next day and I'm already using it.

Nothing to dislike about this version. Like that I don't have to carry a book around in my purse. I can just look it up on my phone! I would recommend this to anyone struggling with their diabetes!

I wish I'd been smart enough to check out the reviews before making the purchase. DH has Type 2 Diabetes and has been dependent upon me to "tell him" what he can or cannot eat. He's 70 years old and life is too short for me to be his "mom" as far as food goes. So I thought this book would be a great little resource for him. Something he could consult and be able to see that he can eat this many grapes...or that much of an apple...or half a cup full of something else as a snack.I don't know how much of whatever is a serving just off the top of my head, so why would he know, since he doesn't even cook? If it had been free, the book would have been a waste of time. As it is, we also spent money on it.I've learned my lesson - NEVER spend a dime until reading the reviews!

Great tools for those wanting/needing to prepare meals for diabetics/prediabetics. Reasonable, tasty, most are easy. Important additions to your diabetic cooking library!