For those with diabetes, it can be hard to prepare desserts that are healthy and suitable for everyone they share a meal with not just themselves. The Diabetic Goodie Cookbook is the solution. From cookies and bars to all kinds of cakes, muffins, pies, scones, puddings, and more, this book provides nearly 200 recipes to satisfy the sweet tooth, using whole grains only and no artificial sweeteners. Whether it s Fudgy Brownies, Blueberry Nectarine Crisp, Creamy Ricotta Cheesecake, or Peach Harvest Pie, this meticulously researched and developed collection of recipes is sure to provide delectable desserts while reducing risk of high blood sugar and high blood cholesterol without sacrificing taste. It also includes a guide to carb counting, food labels, nutrition claims, and healthy hints for snacking to go above and beyond your average dessert cookbook. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Kathy Kochan was diagnosed with diabetes at five years old. For years, she managed her diabetes using an insulin pump, ate dessert every day, and credited her excellent health to conscientious food preparation. She was a cooking enthusiast, regularly lecturing and teaching healthy cooking classes in her native New Jersey. In 2010, she passed away after a 22- year battle with breast cancer; she was also a proud 56-year survivor of insulin-dependent diabetes. She is survived by her husband, Henry, and her sons, David and Marc.