"Many doctors tell their patients how to manage diabetes, but why should they simply manage it when they can be rid of it once and for all? Alexa Fleckenstein presents a plan to do just that by targeting the real cause of diabetes: inflammation. How to use the five essentials of health to achieve a diabetes-free life. Through easy, quick exercises (how does 5 minutes a day sound?); tasty, anti-inflammatory recipes; and many other innovative tips, Dr. Fleckenstein lays out a clear, manageable plan to leave diabetes behind. And ending the struggle with blood sugar is just the start, as this 5-step plan also teaches readers how to shed 5, 10, or even 50 pounds along the way. Complete with success stories featuring people who followed the plan and not only lost weight (up to 50 pounds) but were also no longer diagnosed as diabetic, the Diabetes Cure teaches readers what's really causing their diabetes, shows them how to banish cravings once and for all, and provides the tools to help them take back control of their lives. Alexa Fleckenstein, MD, is an internal medicine physician and also has a degree in natural medicine. She practiced integrative medicine in the Boston area for more than 30 years, using both conventional and natural treatments. Dr. Fleckenstein is the author of Health₂O: tap into the healing powers of water to fight disease, look younger, and feel your best. She lives in Brookline, Massachusetts"--Provided by publisher.