Before Dr Barnard's scientific breakthrough (which predates alomost every other book on blood sugar control), most health professionals believed that once you developped diabetes, you were stuck with it - and could anticipate one health issue after another, from worsening eyesight and nerve symptoms to heart and kidney problems. We know now that this is simply not true. Dr. Barnard has shown that it is possible to improve insulin sensitivity and tackle type 2 diabetes by following his step-by-step plan, which includes: a healthful vegan diet; exercsise guide; advice on supplements. A proven, tried and tested way to treat diabetes.