Understanding Type 2 Diabetes

Clear. Honest. Science-Based. Finally.

Understanding Type 2 Diabetes is the no-nonsense, fully up-to-date medical guide every patient, caregiver, and healthcare professional needs. Written by D. M. Gross and backed by hundreds of peer-reviewed studies and 2025 guidelines, this book delivers clear, practical, and uncompromising insight into one of the most misunderstood chronic diseases in the world.

Inside you'll find:
• The real science behind insulin resistance, beta cell failure, and glucose toxicity
• Up-to-date info on medications like GLP-1s, SGLT2 inhibitors, tirzepatide, and more
• The latest on CGMs, A1C flaws, and time-in-range metrics
• Real talk on food, obesity, stress, sleep, and the gut microbiome
• Honest discussion of stigma, systemic inequality, and public health failures

Whether you're newly diagnosed, managing for years, or helping someone you love—this book won't talk down to you or give you false hope. It will give you evidence-based clarity, modern tools, and the power to make informed decisions that actually matter.