Foreword; Contributors; The Dysmetabolic Syndrome; The Dysmetabolic Syndrome: Epidemiology and Etiology: Sauerwein, H.P.; Traditional Chinese Medicine in the Treatment of Diabetes: Zhao, H.-L.; Tong, P.C.Y.; Chan, J.C.N.; Pharmacological and Surgical Intervention for the Prevention of Diabetes: Chiasson, J.-L.; Glycemic Effect of Carbohydrates; The Glycemic Index: Methodology and Use: Kendall, C.W.C.; Augustin, L.S.A.; Emam, A.; Josse, A.R.; Saxena, N.; Jenkins, D.J.A.; The Argument against Glycemic Index: What Are the Other Options: Franz, M.J.; Low Glycemic Index Foods Should Play a Role in Improving Overall Glycemic Control in Type-1 and Type-2 Diabetic Patients and, More Specifically, in Correcting Excessive Postprandial Hyperglycemia: Slama, G.; Elgrably, F.; Kabir, M.; Rizkalla, S.; Is Fructose the Optimal Low Glycemic Index Sweetener? Bantle, J.P.; Beyond Glycemic Control; Optimal Diet for Glycemia and Lipids: Knowler, W.C.; Antioxidants and Diabetes: Mooradian, A.D.; Dietary and Body Weight Control: Therapeutic Education, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive-Behavioral Approaches for Long-Term Weight Loss Maintenance: Golay, A.; Diabetes in the Life Cycle; The Accelerator Hypothesis: A Unifying Explanation for Type-1 and Type-2 Diabetes: Wilkin, T.J.; Diet and Medical Therapy in the Optimal Management of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: Metzger, B.E.; Do Meal Replacement Drinks Have a Role in Diabetes Management: Ditschuneit, H.H.; The Role of Drugs and Diet Therapy - Alone and Together; Physical Activity in Prevention and Management of Obesity and Type-2 Diabetes: Hill, J.O.; Stuht, J.; Wyatt, H.R.; Regensteiner, J.G.; The Role of Lifestyle Modification in Dysmetabolic Syndrome Management: Foreyt, J.P.; Critical Review of the International Guidelines: What Is Agreed upon - What Is Not? Katsilambros, N.; Liatis, S.; Makrilakis, K..
