If you are taking any medication, do not make dietary changes without the assistance of a physician, as medication adjustment will be necessary to prevent excessive lowering of the blood sugar level (hypoglycemia). Hypoglycemia from using too much medication can be dangerous. Because this diabetic reversal program is so effective, it is even more important to consult with a knowledgeable physician who is familiar with the medication reduction needed as a result of aggressive dietary modifications. Do not underestimate how effective this program is because without medication reductions, a serious hypoglycemic reaction could occur from taking too much medication. Many physicians, not realizing how effective this diet style is, may be hesitant to taper medications sufficiently. Make sure you warn your physician about this and follow your blood sugar more carefully the first few weeks after beginning this plan. If you are also on medications for high blood pressure, this nutritional advice may also lower your blood pressure too much, so be sure to watch that and discuss any changes with your physician as well.I will discuss medications in detail and offer guidance for their reduction in this book. You must realize, however, that a book cannot take the place of individualized council from the physician who knows your medical condition. It is your responsibility to work with the physician of your choice to assure your blood sugar and blood pressure readings are not too high or too low. Note: The cases in this book are all real, but the names have been modified for privacy purposes. As you may have read or heard, nearly 26 million Americans (11.3 percent of adults) now have diabetes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention new estimates of diagnosed and undiagnosed diabetes. Nearly 80 million (35 percent of adults) qualify as having prediabetes. If the trend continues, one in three American adults could have diabetes by 2050. Diabetes is widespread, and we can no longer take a passive approach to getting our health back. This book is designed for people who want to take aggressive action in their battle to lose a dramatic amount of weight and reverse diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease. You can seize control of your health. It is in your hands. Together, we can start right now. This program has been tested by thousands of individuals, and the extraordinary results have been documented in medical studies.