Ms. Swetha and Mrs. Viji Sundaram have introduced the subject of diet, diabetes and obesity, under a variety of headings. Sequence of topics discussed, simplicity of explanations, close relationship of topics discussed to the pathogenesis of diabetes, role of diet in the management of obesity and complications of diabetes, makes this book a valuable reference book. Mrs Viji Sundaram has written many recipes of tasteful delicacies. Inclusion of glycemic contents of common foods, adds to the value of this monograph on diet and diabetes. In this book titled, they have tried to advocate this combination diet for the management blood sugar and thereby the clinical complications associated with type-2 diabetes. The book is a simple to read, well-illustrated, with relevant and useful information. This is a book suitable for vegans. Most of the recipes in this book are gluten free. The book explains the science behind South Indian Cuisine which aid in achieving the perfect balance between body, mind and the soul. After years of experiment the authors have come up with the perfect diet that keeps our taste buds satisfied while helping us to shed pounds. The authors personally tried this diet and to their utter amazement the pounds just melted off The weight came off in a healthy way and there was a significant improvement in the numbers in the blood work Viji has been battling type II diabetes for years as it runs in her family. She has been trying to avoid diabetes by staying on a strict diet and exercise regimen without taking any medication. By following the above diet, her blood sugar levels came down effortlessly from 8.1 mmol/L to 6.7 mmol/L (145.8 mg/dl to 120.6 mg/dl) in just six months She ate to her heart content and yet her blood sugar level came down