A comprehensive guide to self-management and staying well

Take Control of Type 1 Diabetes

The step-by-step plan to take control of type 1 diabetes. Published in partnership with Diabetes.co.uk

Dr David Cavan is one of the UK’s leading experts on diabetes self-management. He worked for 17 years as a consultant at the highly-regarded Bournemouth Diabetes and Endocrine Centre and in 2013 moved to Brussels where he worked for three years as the Director of Policy for the International Diabetes Federation. He now lives in the UK, working as an independent consultant supporting the development of diabetes services in the UK and overseas. 
 
Diabetes.co.uk is the world’s largest and fastest-growing community website and forum for people with diabetes. With over 2.2m unique visitors per month and a diabetes support community of over 180,000 members sharing a cumulative 1.5m years of experience, this award-winning website has proven to positively influence health outcomes. Get support at www.diabetes.co.uk/forum

Around 500,000 people in the UK have type 1 diabetes – about 10% of the total with diabetes. It can develop at any age, but often in previously very healthy children and young adults. This is the first book in many years that has been published in the UK to support people with type 1 diabetes in managing their condition. 
 
Drawing on his many years working at one of the leading diabetes centres in the UK, Dr David Cavan provides a practical guide to managing all aspects of the condition, including insulin pump therapy and the latest technology available. This cutting-edge book presents invaluable advice that will offer genuine hope to adults with type 1 diabetes and their families.

The new eating plan to take control of type 2 diabetes, with 60 quick-and-easy recipes

Reverse Your Diabetes Diet

The step-by-step plan to take control of type 2 diabetes, with 60 quick-and-easy recipes. Published in partnership with Diabetes.co.uk.

What if you could not only manage your diabetes, but actually reverse it? 
 
The Reverse Your Diabetes Diet takes a fresh approach to managing type 2 diabetes. Based on the latest research, this book will provide you with the information you need to modify your diet and achieve stable control of blood glucose levels. Including 60 easy-to-prepare recipes, covering breakfasts, snacks, main meals and even desserts, this book is the perfect guide to nutrition for anyone with type 2 diabetes. With meal plans, food lists and healthy alternatives to your favourite foods, you'll find new ideas for what to make from the ingredients in your shopping basket. 
 
Written by diabetes expert Dr David Cavan and in association with diabetes.co.uk, the UK's largest online diabetes community, Reverse Your Diabetes Diet will help you to take control of your diabetes and live healthily for good.

The Step-by-Step Plan to Take Control of Type 2 Diabetes

Reverse Your Diabetes

The step-by-step plan to take control of type 2 diabetes. Published in partnership with Diabetes.co.uk

Reverse Your Diabetes provides all the information and support you need to take control of type 2 diabetes and, potentially, to reverse it. Based on the latest research and proven results, this clear and effective programme outlines the key steps you need to take to turn around your health: watch what you eat, get more active, monitor your progress and commit to change. 
 
 Written by diabetes expert Dr David Cavan and in association with diabetes.co.uk, the UK’s largest online diabetes community, Reverse Your Diabetes also tackles the myths and misinformation about type 2 diabetes. This is an essential book that will empower you to take control of your diabetes and maximise your health for good.

David Cavan

Emma Porter

100 delicious recipes to help control type 1 and reverse type 2 diabetes

You can reverse pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes when you change how you eat 
 
International diabetes expert David Cavan has teamed up with food writer and type 1 diabetic Emma Porter to create 100 low-carb, healthy-fat recipes to help reverse type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, and control type 1 diabetes as part of a healthy lifestyle. 
 
From simple breakfasts and tasty snacks to indulgent dinners and healthy desserts the authors will help you take control of your health and cook meals the whole family will enjoy. The recipes also help manage type 1 diabetes more effectively. 
 
Recipes include: 
 
Baked eggs in avocado with roasted fennel and tomatoes 
One-pan blueberry pancake 
Roasted aubergine and garlic salad with olive oil, basil and tomato 
Mexican-style fajitas 
Nutty mushroom risotto with bacon 
Slow-roasted salt and pepper pulled pork 
Orange and almond cake 
Cherry, chocolate and coconut cream ice lollies

David Cavan

Books by David Cavan

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