Dr. Bernstein's diabetes solution
by Richard K. Bernstein · first published 1998
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Explains a low-carb approach to keeping blood sugar near normal, covering the reasoning behind each step as well as the steps themselves. Written for anyone with type 1 or type 2 diabetes who wants tighter control.
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…guidelines). The standard treatment is medication, followed by more medication, then insulin shots. Frustrated, I read everything I could get my hands on, and found two books that I'd highly recommend: 1) Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, and 2) Think Like a Pancreas by Gary Scheiner. Dr. Bernstein is notable because he was diagnosed with T1 when it was a fatal condition. He survived, became an electrical engineer and ultimately went…
on “After ‘The Biggest Loser,’ Their Bodies Fought to Regain Weight” ↗Dr. Bernstein has long argued this and documents it extensively in his book "Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution"[1]. The main reason being that muscles act like natural glucose sinks that drain sugar directly out of the bloodstream, bypassing the liver, so more muscles = more glucose control. I highly recommend…
on “Weightlifting beats running for blood sugar control, researchers find” ↗This book might be of interest: Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars It’s comprehensive and goes into the why and how, which is not to say it’s easy to do.
on “Know Labs unveils glucose monitor that swaps fingersticks for RF sensors” ↗I'd recommend anyone with type 1 diabetes (or type 2) to read Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution. http://www.diabetes-book.com/
on “Wearable device senses blood glucose and administers insulin accordingly” ↗Check out Dr Bernstein's Diabetes solution and use less insulin.
on “Break Up the Insulin Racket” ↗