Poorly controlled diabetes can cut up to 20 years from your life expectancy. And it s on the rise, affecting nearly 3 million people in the UK (1 in 20). Much suffering could be avoided if people took control of their diabetes sooner. This concise, authoritative guide shows how a healthy, balanced diet helps avoid the worse complications of diabetes such as cardiovascular disease, stroke, kidney disease, impotence and poor vision. Topics include: The pancreas controlling glucose levels Types of diabetes and their symptoms Risk factors for diabetes Complications of poorly controlled diabetes Treating diabetes with drugs Treating diabetes by changing your lifestyle Diet and diabetes the first steps Using supplements safely