Rethinking Diabetes What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments by Gary Taubes

In "Rethinking Diabetes," Gary Taubes delves into the history of diabetes research and treatment, challenging the conventional wisdom that has guided medical advice for decades. Taubes argues that the focus on insulin therapy and blood-sugar-lowering medications has led to a rise in diabetes rates, especially among underserved populations.

Taubes explores the historical treatments for diabetes, from dietary restrictions to the modern belief that those with diabetes can consume a normal diet. He questions the efficacy of current approaches and advocates for a reevaluation of dietary recommendations, suggesting that reducing carbohydrates and increasing fat intake could be more beneficial for managing diabetes.

Taubes's work calls for a recentering of diabetes care on diet, highlighting the need for more clinical trials and a critical examination of established medical beliefs. "Rethinking Diabetes" challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of diabetes and advocates for a more nuanced approach to its treatment.