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The Diabetes Code

Prevent and Reverse Type 2 Diabetes Naturally

Jason Fung

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The Diabetes Code
Understanding Type 2 Diabetes+
Failed Conventional Treatments+
The Dietary Culprits+
The Cure (Reversing Type 2)+

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Question 1 of 8
What is the fundamental difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes regarding insulin?
  • A. Type 1 is caused by too much insulin, while Type 2 is caused by a lack of insulin.
  • B. Type 1 is an autoimmune disease resulting in a lack of insulin, while Type 2 involves excessive insulin production leading to insulin resistance.
  • C. Type 1 can be cured by dietary changes, while Type 2 requires lifelong insulin injections.
  • D. Type 1 is caused by a fatty liver, while Type 2 is caused by genetic defects in the pancreas.
Question 2 of 8
Why is simply limiting daily calorie intake an ineffective long-term treatment for obesity and Type 2 diabetes?
  • A. It causes the body to reduce its metabolic rate and increases the sensation of hunger.
  • B. It forces the liver to store more glycogen, which immediately converts to fat.
  • C. It increases the body's natural production of dietary fructose.
  • D. It leads to an overproduction of insulin to compensate for the lack of food.
Question 3 of 8
According to the book, what is the direct cause of insulin resistance in the body?
  • A. The pancreas failing to produce enough insulin due to genetic factors.
  • B. The kidneys failing to process excess blood sugar, leading to frequent urination.
  • C. Excessive carbohydrate and protein consumption creating fatty deposits in the liver.
  • D. The body's immune system attacking its own insulin-producing cells.
Question 4 of 8
Why is fructose considered particularly harmful and a major contributor to Type 2 diabetes compared to glucose?
  • A. It is absorbed directly into the bloodstream without triggering any metabolic response.
  • B. It is entirely processed by the kidneys, leading to rapid dehydration and kidney failure.
  • C. Unlike glucose, which is mostly metabolized outside the liver, fructose goes straight to the liver and causes fatty liver disease.
  • D. It causes an immediate and irreversible shutdown of the pancreas.
Question 5 of 8
What did the 1999 ACCORD study reveal about treating Type 2 diabetes patients with higher doses of insulin?
  • A. It successfully cured 95 percent of the patients within a three-month period.
  • B. It resulted in patients dying 22 percent more quickly than those given normal dosages.
  • C. It proved that insulin combined with heart medication prevents atherosclerosis.
  • D. It showed that high doses of insulin can successfully reverse fatty liver disease.
Question 6 of 8
How does bariatric surgery effectively cure Type 2 diabetes in the majority of patients?
  • A. By physically removing the fatty deposits from the liver during the operation.
  • B. By dramatically reducing calorie intake, which allows the liver to burn up fatty deposits and lose its insulin resistance.
  • C. By bypassing the pancreas, thereby completely stopping the body's overproduction of insulin.
  • D. By permanently increasing the body's metabolic rate so it can burn off excess glucose.
Question 7 of 8
When eliminating refined carbohydrates from your diet, what does the author recommend filling the nutritional gap with?
  • A. Lean proteins like chicken breast and turkey.
  • B. High-fructose fruits and natural fruit juices.
  • C. Nourishing fatty foods like high-quality oils, fish, avocados, and nuts.
  • D. Artificial sweeteners and zero-calorie processed foods.
Question 8 of 8
Why is intermittent fasting considered a much better approach than daily portion control for treating Type 2 diabetes?
  • A. It allows patients to eat unlimited amounts of refined carbohydrates during feeding windows.
  • B. It permanently increases the body's basal metabolic rate without requiring physical exercise.
  • C. It causes a significant dip in insulin production, helping the body maintain insulin sensitivity.
  • D. It forces the pancreas to produce more insulin, which helps clear glucose from the blood faster.

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The Diabetes Code Summary & Overview

The Diabetes Code (2018) addresses one of the western world’s most alarming health epidemics: the rise of type 2 diabetes – a disorder closely related to poor diet and obesity. But as Jason Fung shows, it can be reversed. The important thing is to figure out what works and what doesn’t. Drawing on his professional experience as well as the latest scientific data, Fung makes a powerful case for a dietary strategy to prevent and reverse type 2 diabetes that you can start implementing today.

Who Should Listen to The Diabetes Code?

  • Type 2 diabetes patients
  • Anyone battling obesity
  • Nutritional therapists and doctors

About the Author: Jason Fung

Jason Fung is a doctor and leading medical expert. He specializes in type 2 diabetes, nutrition and obesity and is a well-known advocate of fasting as a cure for the disorder. Fung has written numerous articles on health issues for newspapers and magazines including the Atlantic and the Daily Mail. A regular guest on Fox News, he’s also the author of the bestselling book The Obesity Code (2016).

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