— The book

Answering the Wake-Up Call

How I Took Control of My Type 2 Diabetes — And You Can Too

By John Schaak

Foreword by Suzanne Blixt, MSN, RN, CDCES

For anyone who just heard "you have Type 2 diabetes." It covers food, movement, medicine, and blood sugar. It also covers the daily habits that help change stick.

Written by a patient, not a doctor, in plain language. You and your care team still make the calls. This book helps you show up ready for them.

Reading this book feels more like sitting down with John over a cup of coffee than sitting through a lecture.

Suzanne Blixt, MSN, RN, CDCES, from the foreword

— What's inside

Nine steps you can start today

Step 1

Schedule Two Appointments

Step 2

Learn the Basics of Type 2 Diabetes

Step 3

Eat Differently, But Don't Fear Food

Step 4

Understand Carbs and Food Labels

Step 5

Get Moving

Step 6

Make Your Medication Work for You

Step 7

Test and Learn

Step 8

Don't Wait to Get Started

Step 9

Keep Going

Plus four appendices: questions to ask your care team, a starter list of go-to foods, smarter swaps, and an example core and resistance training routine.