The first set that I got from Amazon had major production problems with the third CD and it couldn't be played. Amazon replaced the set and the replacement set didn't have problems -- they could all play. My complaint is not with Amazon.

On a more serious basis, the audio cds refer to things that are not in place. They refer to a hard-copy list of high glycemic fruits and vegetables that was supposed to be included. This hard-copy list was not included with either set that I received (in case they just screwed up on one). Even more interesting, in the audio it refers to the fact that additional information is supposed to be available through the Atkins web site, lists an address (http://www.atkins.com/agr) -- and that's not a valid page. You get the dreaded error message 404 page.

I sent email to the Atkins' site and got no response. This could be solved by adding the page mentioned in the cds -- and adding the information that's supposed to be included on a card.

Right now, some of the key information that you need to make this diet work is not available. You would still need to go buy the book to get that information.

I am a fan of the Atkins diet and had hoped that this cd set would be helpful for a friend with diabetes. It is not.

I would not recommend this cd set. If you care about the information, then buy the book.

It is my understanding that this cd was produced by a different company than the people who produced their other CD set. I'm sorry they didn't do a better quality control.

Rebeccasreads highly recommends ATKINS DIABETES REVOLUTION for everyone who is a bit overweight & for their children who seem to be following in their footsteps.

If you're new to the Atkins way of life, then this huge, reader-friendly manual will introduce you to another way of looking at that aphorism: You Are What You Eat.

It is packed with a ton of information about lifestyles, scientific case studies, health programs & success stories as well as recipes & eating plans -- the rest is up to you.

ATKINS DIABETES REVOLUTION is for getting the best out of the rest of your life!

This is an excellent book as always by the Atkins foundation. It motivates you to start watching your blood-sugar levels and lose the weight. This book was very helpful in understanding the current diabetes epidemic we are facing.

Robert C. Atkins does suggest you go off coffee slowly before you start the plan. This would minimize headaches during detox. I couldn't wait to get started so, of course, did it all at once and had the most horrible awful headache for 4 straight days. I finally broke down and had a 1/2 cup coffee one day instead of taking aspirin and that did the trick...for the moment.

This book had phenominal potential.

However, it fails to live up to that potential. Maybe that's because Dr. Atkins wasn't able to finish the book himself, due to his untimely death in April 2003.

Dr. Atkins had remarakable success treating patients with blood sugar disorders (espeically type II adult-onset) and related complications, such as coronary heart disease.

"Atkins Diabetes Revolution" does a great job explaining what diabetes is, what the primary causes & complications are, and how to utilize proper diet (i.e. the right balance of protein & fats, as well as significant reduction of hightly refined carbohydrates).

However, there are two areas where the book fails to deliver the maximum potential benefits to its readers:

1) The types of dietary fats & cooking oils to use

2) The sections that discuss the use of nutritional supplements for controlling blood sugar & heart disease risk factors.

The section on fats is much too short, and leaves out essential information on both the pros & cons of the different classes of fats (polyunsaturated, mononunsaturated, saturated, Essential Fatty Acids). Considering how vital consuming the right types of fats are to controlling diabetes & heart disease (among many other conditions), I find the lack of vital information on the good and bad fats rather disturbing. A book written by Dr. Atkins former collegue - Dr. Fred Pescatore - (see "The Hamptons Diet") does a much better job of explaining the pros and cons of the different oils / fats.

The section regarding nutritional supplements for preventing / controlling diabetes & heart disease is poorly done. It leaves out too many important facts about vital nutrients such as vitamins C and E, completely leaves out the trace mineral vandium, which is just as important as chromium for helping the cells utilize glucose, and doesn't discuss any of the herbs
(i.e. gymnema sylvestre, fenugreek, cinnamon and bitter melon) that significantly enhance the effectiveness of the essential nutrients in their ability to control & reverse many of the complications associated with type II diabetes. All the co-authors had to do was refer to Dr. Atkins earlier works (Dr. Atkins' Vita-Nutrient Solution, and Dr. Atkins' Age Defying Diet) to get the information necessary to make the nutritional supplement sections as helpful as possible.

For more detailed information on how to use nutritional supplements for diabetes-related complications, I highly recommend you read "Reversing Diabetes" by Julian Whitaker, M.D.

I honestly believe that had Dr. Atkins not died, he would have done a much better job with this important book, rather than having to leave it up to the two co-authors who finished the project.

This book had so much potential. I waited for its publication for nearly a year. When it finally came out, I was greatly dissapointed with it.

I am still in the process of plowing through this book. Some may find that there is not much new in it. I think it's a great resource for the Atkins way of life in general.

I am a newly-diagnosed type II diabetic. There is far more information in this book than I was able to get from the doctor who diagnosed me. As a matter of fact, that doctor originally suggested that I go on *Slim-Fast* to lose weight--I about fell off my chair. Most doctors are still mired in the anti-fat, anti-cholesterol hysteria and myths. The Atkins approach is a breath of fresh air, since it dispels these myths.

So far, from what I have read, I would recommend this book in combination with Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution (which seems to offer more practical day-to-day advice regarding the details of managing diabetes) as your standard diabetes references.

Unfortunately, few doctors out there are managing diabetes with the low-carbohydrate approach. The guy who diagnosed me immediately wanted to put me on four or five medications, and he actually vowed to talk me into taking a statin drug, even though he acknowledged that that would only mask the symptoms and not get to the underlying cause.

Some people may not like eating low-carb, particularly with its heavy emphasis on animal protein foods. However, for those like me, who like being carnivorous or omnivorous, you may like being vindicated in your liking to eat meat.