Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution - Diabetes Message Board

arkie6 · 11-18-2000, 10:12 AM

I highly recommend this book for anyone that has diabetes or has a family member with it. The book advocates a low carbohydrate diet similar to Dr. Atkins or the Protein Power plan to keep bloodsugar levels in check and reduce or eliminate (for Type II) the need for insulin. You can read online reviews of the book at Amazon.com to get an idea of what others think about it. Alan S.

Sheriberi · 01-07-2001, 01:25 PM

I agree!! I have just started reading Dr. B's book and it is great. I just got done reading the Protein Power LifePlan and it is VERY informative, especially about insulin and the effect of the metabolization of carbohydrates. I started on a low-to-no-carb diet about 4 days after I found out I had diabetes (this last November) when I realized through my BS (blood sugar) monitorings that every time I ate any carbs, my BS raised dramatically. I think that the ADA's standard diabetic diet is a waste of health and should be banned. Anyone who is diabetic that goes on a low-carb diet would definitely see dramatic drops in their blood sugar. I have been able to drastically decrease the amount of medication I am on, and have hopes of being able to completely quit taking it soon. I digress... I just wanted to reiterate your feelings about Dr. Bernsteins book, it is really good!!

Cissy1 · 02-22-2001, 10:32 AM

I couldn't find Dr. Bernstein's book on either Amazon or Books a Million. If you know, could you be more specific about where to find it on the site. Thanks

arkie6 · 02-23-2001, 12:55 AM

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Originally posted by Cissy1:
I couldn't find Dr. Bernstein's book on either Amazon or Books a Million. If you know, could you be more specific about where to find it on the site. Thanks

Go to amazon, click on "Books" then type in "Dr. Bernstein's" in the search box and hit "GO" and it takes you right to it.

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hootie · 02-23-2001, 08:52 AM

I agree that lo carb is the way to go. Anybody with a glucometer can see that carbs ruin your blood sugar. I take drugs for insulin resistance and follow a lo carb diet. My BS is usually in the normal range and this is after years of high readings. I'm doing better than I ever have. I have even lost a few pounds. I eat well and don't feel deprived. I found that being on lo carb is a matter of forming new habits. Instead of reaching for high carbohydrate foods, I reach for a snack of cheese or some other protein that I keep on hand. Now instead of my BS being in the 200-300 range, my readings are 95,88, 102, etc. I go to the dr. every 3 or 4 months and my HA1C is in the 6 range. My liver and kidneys work just fine and the opthamologist said that my eyes look normal. I take a vitamin pill every day. I will be living like this for the rest of my life. It's working for me.