Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars [Hardcover]

Richard K. Bernstein (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1, 2011

Originally published in 1997, DR. BERNSTEIN'S DIABETES SOLUTION is a unique resource that covers both adult- and childhood-onset diabetes, explains step-by-step how to normalize blood sugar levels and prevent or reverse complications, and offers detailed guidelines for establishing a treatment plan. Readers will find fifty gourmet recipes, in addition to a comprehensive discussion of diet, obesity, and new drugs to curb carbohydrate craving and overeating.

Now in its fourth edition, the book presents up-to-the-minute information on insulin resistance, blood-testing devices, measuring blood sugar, new types of insulin, gastroparesis and other issues, as well as updated diet guidelines. DR. BERNSTEIN'S DIABETES SOLUTION is the one book every diabetic must own.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Dr. Bernstein is a true pioneer in developing practical approaches to controlling a devastating disease that is growing at epidemic proportions in this country. This book should be in the library of every diabetic patient, and especially physicians who treat diabetes." (Barry Sears, PhD, author of The Zone )

About the Author

Richard K. Bernstein, MD, is one of the world's foremost experts in diabetes treatment and care. He is the author of six books about diabetes, including The Diabetes Diet. Dr. Bernstein is the emeritus director of the Peripheral Vascular Disease Clinic at Jacobi Medical Center, an instructor at New York Medical College, fellow of the American College of Nutrition, and as a consultant to the Department of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. An attending physician at North Bronx Healthcare Network, he also maintains a private practice in Mamaroneck, NY, where he lives.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 560 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 4 Rev Upd edition (November 1, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316182699
• ISBN-13: 978-0316182690
• Product Dimensions: 6.3 x 1.6 x 9.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (103 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #77 in Books > Health, Fitness & Dieting > Diseases & Physical Ailments

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

179 of 179 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Saved My Husband's Life - Diabetics MUST Read This Book! March 6, 2012

By Mary R. Kolk

Format:Hardcover

Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood SugarsDr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood SugarsMy husband has type 2 diabetes. He saw his doctors faithfully every 3 months. He tried to lose weight. He tried to exercise. He took his blood sugars and his meds faithfully.

In 2002 he weighed 280 lbs. (he is 5'10"). He was on 43 units of insulin, he was on Neurontin for the terrific pain from the neuropathy in both his feet. He could not walk over 75 feet before he had to sit down and rest. I told my grown children that in 6 months I will be pushing Dad around in a wheelchair and I meant it. He had horrific diaphoresis at night. He had to put a bath towel on his pillow because of the profuse sweating that would happen when his blood sugar went low while he was sleeping. He had sleep apnea. I was constantly poking him during the night to wake him from his period of not breathing. He was irritable and depressed. Actually, irritable does not begin to describe him. He was angry a lot of the time. You couldn't say good morning because he would jump all over you.

He could not do anything around the house. He went from a man who loved to fix everything, play with the kids and still have time to be my best friend to a man who had absolutely no energy at all. His idea of exercise was using his thumb on the remote control for the TV. He fell asleep at the wheel while driving and hit the medium strip on the freeway. He didn't even realize that he had fallen asleep! He thought he had a flat tire. Upon examination by the tire store, the tire, which was only 2 weeks old, did not have anything in it and was not flat. The tire went bad because when he hit the concrete barrier on the freeway, it tore up the sidewall of the tire. Fortunately he nor anyone else was hurt.

I picked up Dr. B's first edition of "Diabetes Solution" in the summer of 2002. After reading the book, I realized that there was hope for my husband. I told him that I could help him. He wasn't ready and I don't think he believed me. I continued to read and study about low carb especially where diabetes was concerned.

One day in late 2002, my husband came to me and said he was ready to take responsibility for this illness. That's the day our lives changed completely!

Dr. Bernstein's book gave us the hope and the information we needed to change my husband's condition. I have now purchased each of the 4 editions of Dr. Bernstein's book, "Diabetes Solution" and each one has given me new information.

9 years ago we began eating low carb. Within 3 months my husband was completely off of insulin. Within 9 months he lost 80 pounds. Night sweats gone. Apnea -- gone. Neuropathy went from severe pain to a twinge now and then. Neurontin pain medication - gone. Diuretics - gone. He went from a man who could not walk 75 feet to a man who has now been in 2 5K races (walking) and who walks 2 miles 3 times a week at the local gym.

His doctor was astonished!!!! She said he was her "poster child for diabetics" and if she could get all of her patients to do what he did, she would be a happy doctor. But SHE didn't tell my husband what to do --- Dr. Bernstein did!

Recently my husband decided to lose more weight and now has lost a total of 100 pounds. He went from 280 to 180 pounds. His energy levels are through the roof. He engaged the help of our two sons and together they totally remodeled our family room. He has painted the living room, dining room, kitchen and our bedroom. He doesn't sit down except at night to watch a little TV before retiring.

We've been married 51 years and we feel like newlyweds!

Low carb critics have said that this type of diet is much to difficult to sustain long-term. They need to come and talk to my husband and to me. We are both eating low carb and loving it. You're never hungry!

Thank you Dr. Bernstein! You saved my husband's life.

Check out the results of our low carb lifestyle on our web site at [...]
The before and after photos should be enough to convince anyone to pick up Dr. B's book today!!

BTW I have absolutely no connection with Dr. B. I have never met him but I sure would love to someday.

We are passionate advocates of low carb and of telling diabetics the truth about their disease. We teach classes about what we have learned over the years and from our experience so that we can help others. Dr. Bernstein's book is the first one on our "Recommended Reading List".

158 of 161 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The best guide to overcombatting obesity and fighting diabetes November 4, 2011

By Sheldon M. Wolf

Format:Hardcover

This book has changed my life. 9 months ago I weighed 203 lbs and was diabetic, and taking two antihypertensive medications. The more I followed conventional medical and nutritional advice, the heavier and more diabetic I got. Then I discovered Dr. Bernstein's book (prior edition), followed his prescription for diet and began losing weight. Now I weigh 160 and my blood sugar and Hb A1C are normal. I have discarded one antihypertensive pill, and cut the dose of the other in half, and my blood pressures are normal. This new edition, which expands the information on diet, medication, diabetes and its complications, is both practical, easy to read, but very erudite and comprehensive. If you are overweight, pre diabetic, diabetic, have metabolic syndrome, or a family member with any of these, please read this book. Ask your doctor to read it also. I learned more about the care of diabetes from Dr. Bernstein than I did in medical school.
Sheldon Wolf, MD

77 of 78 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for People with Diabetes November 15, 2011

By C. Wong VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

This book is almost exactly what I wanted. I have Pre-diabetes and having been inching to diabetes since my late twenties. I have been struggling to understand how much carbohydrates I should limit myself to and also what those carbohydrates are. Since I have never reached diabetes in my blood sugar readings, I never was qualified for the free diabetes training offered at hospitals. Also, I couldn't afford to pay for it.

Dr. Richard K. Bernstein boils everything down in simple and not confusing language. He has Diabetes Type I and was never able to control it using the guidelines that were offered when he was young. He decided to figure out what works for him and from that sprang his plan that can be used by most diabetics.

He explained the effects of blood sugar are on our bones, skin, moods and joints. He discussed the tests that should be used for the initial workup-including one that I have never had. I will discuss that one with my doctor on the next appointment.

He also provides a list of prescription and none prescription medicines that can raise your blood sugar.I found one that I take twice a day so I will discuss with my doctor if it can be changed.

I learned so much from this book but there were a few drawbacks. I wished for more recipes in the back, I am not sure that I agree with him on the use of malodextrin. Since I checked many websites on it with opposing views, I am now confused as to whether I should avoid it. Also, can I totally give up bread and all baked goods and fruit? I will cut down but can I totally eliminate it? I think I will slowly cut down and eliminaate the foods that he said are "No No". And I will look for and increase the foods that he says are safe for diabetics.

Also in Chapter 13, he lists three exceptions to people who can do fine on his diet plan. I have one of the conditions and a possible second one that he lists. However he only discusses solutions for the third exception so I am left hanging with the question of what do I do?

Beyond that I really love the clear language and the way that he explained things that I have been confused about for years.

I recommend this book for all people with diabetes and pre-Diabetes.

I won this book from GoodReads and received it from the publishers but that in no way influenced my review.