 unbelievable results |
| Review Date: February 2, 2010 |
| Reviewer: Kathlyn Campbell, new market va usa |
Dr. Bernstein's book explains how to monitor your own blood sugars and how to individualize his methods to your needs. It is not a cure all book as some reviews would have people believe, but it is a managable solution to some of the problems of diabetes and other health problems. NO WHERE does he say that it will "CURE" anyone. I can tell my story and perhaps it will help others.
On August 14, 2009 my blood sugar was at 7.2 on the A1C and consistently reading over 215. My Tri's were 463 and my HDL was 45. My doctor wanted to put me on 3 different meds. I picked up the 1997 edition book while waiting at another doctor's office. They graciously allowed me to borrow it. Within a week, I bought my own book and started "to study the book". That's right- study- not just read it.
Dr. Bernstein puts his clinic's phone number in the book several times. If you have a question, just call them and they will answer it for you. I wanted to know the most accurate blood meter on the market and they told me. My sister actually had Dr. Bernstein answer when she called.
I followed his advice, and my sister seeing the way I was feeling better, then bought her own book. Her blood levels have been out of whack for over 5 years. That was in the fourth week of August. By the first week of January of 2010, EVERYTHING was back in the normal range for her and she has lost a substantial amount of weight.
I went on January 22,2010 and had my bloodwork done. I went back to my doctor a week later to find her extremely excited. My tri. was down to 95- that's right 95!!! My A1C was down to 5.8 and my HDL was at 65.1 and my overall cholesterial was down over 100 points, plus as a side effect, I have lost 35.2 pounds. I call it a side effect because although I wanted to lose weight, it was not my main concern.
She brought in an intern to learn what I was doing to accomplish my success. When she started saying the meds were the cause, I interuppted her to explain that with the exception of the metformin, I was not taking any other prescriptions. I told her it was do to Dr. Bernstein's book. She now is telling other patients to read the book.
The doctor told me I should not "limit" myself by saying I could "never" eat a certain food again. I asked her if she would ever tell me to eat tree nuts since I am highly allergic to them. She said of course not, and I then asked her why she would tell me to eat foods that would cause my diabetes to rise causing more damage to my system. No answer.
Anyway...This book and Dr.Bernstein has not only changed my life, it has saved my life. |
Excellent, but challenging
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| Review Date: December 3, 2009 |
| Reviewer: I. L. Tillem, Hampton, VA |
| 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. |
The "Bible" for Diabetics!
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| Review Date: November 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kiwi Gal, |
| 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. |
This book changed my life.
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| Review Date: October 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Donna J. King, McCall, Id United States |
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. |
A Diabetes Compendium
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| Review Date: October 21, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Bill Jordin, Smyrna, GA USA |
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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