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Managing Diabetes and Related Health Challenges Book

There are more than 3,5 million South Africans with diabetes alone and more than 150 million worldwide with metabolic syndrome (which includes diabetes) who are often undiagnosed. 

Well-known South African medical doctor, author, and expert on holistic, integrative medicine, Dr Arien van der Merwe, explains:

• precisely what diabetes is, its symptoms, and the different types – 1, 2 and 3
• what causes diabetes, from physiology to emotions
• what pre-diabetes and insulin resistance are
• the link between diabetes and metabolic syndrome
• the connection between diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and depression
• which medications may be prescribed

This clear, sensible and user-friendly book provides practical solutions for managing diabetes by:

• changing your lifestyle – from sleep to relaxation and doing enough of the right kind of exercise, including interval and resistance training. 
• eating correctly and sensibly, applying intermittent fasting (IF)
• managing and reducing stress.
• addressing underlying emotional components

Dr Van der Merwe also explains the mind-body connection and gives advice on food supplements and herbal remedies. The book brings a message of hope: Blood sugar levels, symptoms of metabolic syndrome and other diabetes-related health challenges can be managed, sometimes even reversed. It is possible to lead a normal, active, and long life!

Click here to read more about Dr Arien’s interview with Litnet, about her book

Click here for the Book Review in Sawubona Magazine

Click here for the Book Review in Natural Medicine Magazine

Available in English and Afrikaans