Gladys Knight's mother, Elizabeth Knight, died of complications in 1998 after living successfully with diabetes for 40 years. The Elizabeth Knight Fund with the American Diabetes Association offer this cookbook that is an inspirational guide people with diabetes can use to lead a full and healthy life. Gladys Knight has found a way to manage a successful singing career along with a healthy lifestyle. Inspired by her mother's fight with diabetes, Gladys has devoted herself to staying in great shape and teaching others how to do the same. Filled with stories, anecdotes, recipes and tips for keeping fit, this book is a must for people with diabetes and all fans of this remarkable woman.