This book changed my life. | Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal...

The proof is in the... not pudding... | Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars | Richard K. Bernstein

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	• Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars Richard K. Bernstein Little, Brown and Company, 2007 - 544 pages average customer review:based on 108 reviews view larger image
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highly recommended

The "Bible" for Diabetics!

This book is absolutely amazing, I am stunned at how simple and easy it has been to get my boyfriend's blood sugars under control in less than 2 weeks time. Within 24 hours of beginning this plan, his blood sugars had plummeted to less than 1/3rd of what they'd previously been. We've had to reduce his insulin and medication already and we've only been doing this for 1.5 weeks! We are just so encouraged by these results that we're now highly motivated to stick with the plan. We're also so grateful to Dr. B for sharing his incredible research on diabetes with the rest of us. This book is truly a life-changer for diabetics and for the people who love them.

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This book changed my life.

This is the most amazing thing that I ever read. I was in a lot of trouble with diabetes. I was trying to follow my doctors advise and I was trying to do what the diatician told me to do but no matter what I did, I was in trouble. I had the begining of kidney disease, I had two frozen shoulders, I had severe gastroparisis, I had many lazer surgeries on my eyes, I had severe probems with my feet. I had a severe inflamation with one of my legs, and my blood sugar was over 400 every morning.
One morning, at about 4AM, I got up and searched the internet. I went to the website for the insulins I used, and I finally went to Amazon.com. I initially found many of the books I already had. Then I found, The Diabetes Solution. I was interested, but I was skeptical. The customer comments were incouraging, so I ordered the book and when I got it I devoured it. I decided to do it. Within 6 weeks, my A1C went from 9.9 to 6.9. My doctor said "congratulations"!! I was from then on my way. It is now almost 10 years later, I am consistantly at 5.0 A1C, and I have gotten rid of gastropariasis, eye problems, frozen shoulders, inflamed leg, kidney disease, and everything else. I walk two miles a day, and I am 58 years old. I am not near as hungry,and I love my new life. This book can change your life I promise.

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The proof is in the... not pudding...

The proof of a book on health issues is in the results it gets you, and it's very hard to argue with the results I've gotten from following Dr. Bernstein's plan. Many others have reviewed this book more capably than I can, but let me just say that after a few months of following Dr. B's diet, I've lost 50 lbs., gotten normal blood sugars, and feel better than I've felt in years. Highly recommended!

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Excellent, but challenging

Excellent. I have since purchased Protein Power by the Eades & Eades, MD which is a great supplement. I would also suggest Blood Sugar 101 by Jenny Ruhl. All three are a must have.

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A Diabetes Compendium

Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution (2007) is a major work on the state of diabetes research and practice. It covers everything from the types of diabetes to the loading of insulin syringes. It describes relevant medications, vitamins and supplements and provides dietary menus. It also includes several appendices, a glossary and two indices.

Richard K. Bernstein was a pioneer in the modern treatment of diabetes. A Type I (juvenile onset) diabetic, he struggled with the treatment methods of his day and found himself becoming progressively worse while being assured that he was doing well. His physicians were basically expecting him to die at an early age like so many had done before him.

Obtaining an early version of the glucometer, Bernstein studied his own changes in blood sugar levels and based his insulin usage on the meter readings. He gradually learned what caused his blood sugar to increase or decrease and managed to regulate these levels. Then he wrote a paper on his methodology, which was submitted to -- and rejected by -- every medical journal that he thought might be interested.

Eventually, Bernstein convinced a few people to try his approach. Then he entered medical school and became a physician himself. He started his own diabetic practice and continued to lead the field in diabetic treatment for decades.

One of the factors underlying Bernstein's problems was the advice provided by the American Diabetes Association. Unless things have changed recently, their recommendations are directly contradicted by Bernstein's findings. Personally, I would trust Bernstein and my physician over the ADA.

Bernstein puts the responsibility for controlling diabetes on the patients themselves. Individuals must monitor their blood sugar levels rather that depending on periodic visits to their physicians. However, the medical profession has a very crucial role to play in the treatment of diabetes.

Your physician should know more about diabetes than you do. Reading the lifelong dedication of Bernstein to tracking information on related subjects should suggest the time and effort required to become expert in this field. If your physician does not keep up with the latest advances, find a new physician. Just don't try to do it yourself.

I am a Type II diabetic with hypertension and a history of congestive heart failure. Because of my cardiac problems, my treatment for diabetes is somewhat different than for those without such problems. Thus, my experiences with diabetes medications differs from others.

As an example of interaction with your physician, consider six medications mentioned in this book. All are still on the market, but later data and changes in my health have influenced their application in my diabetic treatment. These medications are metformin (Glucophage), pioglitazine (Actos), rosiglitozone (Avandia), glyburide (Diabeta), glipizide (Glucotrol), and sitagliptin (Januvia).

Metformin is still the primary blood sugar control medication for Type II diabetes. Both my daughter and myself use it in the manner and dosages described by this book. My daughter's endocrinologist prescribes a higher dose of this medication than does my physician, but both of us are within the limits described herein. However, my dosage has gone up and her's has gone down, especially during her pregnancies.

Both pioglitazone and rosiglitozone have been prescribed for myself, but discontinued because of the side effects, including those for cardiac conditions. Such interactions are mentioned in the book, but are scattered throughout the text.

Glyburide is mentioned in the book, but the insulin-like effects that can force hypoglycemia are not stated. My physician discontinued this medication and substituted glipizide instead.

Glipizide is also mentioned in the book. It has similar effects, but does not drive blood sugar levels as low as glyburide (or insulin).

Sitagliptin is a fairly new medication which is mentioned twice in the book, but not is any great detail. My physician has recently prescribed this drug, but I have not noticed any significant changes.

These examples strongly suggest the need for individuals to consult with their physicians. Explain your problems to your doctor and listen to their advice. If your physician won't listen to you, find one who does!

Like all medical texts, however, this book was probably outdated before it hit the streets. Medical knowledge has grown by leaps and bounds, so the information in this book cannot be considered the last word in diabetes treatment. The website supporting this book would be a better source of current information, but it was apparently never intended to be such a resource.

This work -- like all medical texts -- is concerned with application, not theory. Classical medicine was based on the disproved humors theory, which often killed the patients rather than cured them. But current DNA theory is beginning to turn biology into a science rather than a speculation. Yet the Human Genome Project only mapped the genes and complete knowledge of the human genome is still forthcoming.

Research into human genes has produce detailed information about some genetic processes and disorders, but the genetic basis of diabetes is not yet clear. When better information is discovered and communicated, this book probably will be updated. Nonetheless, future editions will never be current with the latest research. Hopefully, Bernstein or others will establish a website for new information.

This book is a Very good overview of both Type I and Type II diabetes, but the devil is in the details. Have a physician supervise and advise you in your treatment plan.

Highly recommended for diabetics and for anyone related to diabetics. Do not consider it as the final word, but use it to shape questions for your physician.

-Bill Jordin

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The standard text on living with diabetes, newly revised and updated with all the latest scientific findings.

Since its first publication in 1997, DR. BERNSTEIN'S DIABETES SOLUTION has become the treatment of choice in the medical field. In this revised and updated edition of his work, Dr. Bernstein provides an accessible, detailed guide to his revolutionary approach to normalizing blood sugars and thereby preventing or reversing long-term complications of diabetes. He offers the most up-to-date information on new products, medications, and supplements, and outlines a plan to reverse the obesity that underlies most cases of Type II diabetes. Dr. Bernstein discusses breakthrough science and potential cures, and has added information on the new insulins and insulin pumps.

The only book to detail step-by-step methods for normalizing blood sugars in both Type I and Type II diabetes, DR. BERNSTEIN'S DIABETES SOLUTION will enable patients to take charge of their health and live longer, healthier lives.

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