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Dr. Bernstein's Diabetic Solution - Carb Counting

Russ

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Hi Dennis,

I'm sorry, I should have posted this in this forum first rather than Discussions.

I've given serious consideration to your recommendation of Dr. Bernstein's "Diabetic Solution", Dennis and have read glowing reviews but worry a bit about the severe carb restriction and suggestions that the book (diet) is not for the faint hearted. Does this mean that it leans towards the Atkins Diet? I know some swear by the Atkins diet because undoubtedly it suits them but I've read various posts that advise us to steer clear of it and I'm rather mindful to heed that advice.

May I ask if you personally follow Dr. Bernstein's diet and if so how you've found it? Is it a question of being sensible about it and, as best we can, find a balance? I'd be glad to know your thoughts.

Regards,

Russ
 
Hi Russ, You seem to have posted the same question in most of the forum topics. I did reply the first time you raised the question on Sunday, but here's a copy in case you missed it.

The Bernstein diet is not quite as low on carbs as Atkins, but not far behind it. I personally find Dr Bernstein's recommended carb levels a bit too low for me, so I tend to follow principles (and occasionally some of the recipes) but will add something that will give a small amount of extra carb, for example I will add a two or three small new potatoes to one of the recommended main courses. Or along with bacon and eggs I will have a single slice of wholemeal or linseed bread.

Dr B recommends around 30g carb per day, around a sixth of what the US govt recommends. I find that for me around 80 to 100g carbs per day gives me good control. As a type 2 I can't adjust my meds to accommodate the food, so I adjust the food to match the meds! But as has been pointed out many times, we are all different so what works for me may not be sight for someone else.
 
Thanks very much, Dennis. I'm sorry that I got a confused with the new system to have duplicated my postings.

What you say is very helpful. You always seem to follow the line of common sense and it makes sense to follow the principles as best as we can and that's what I intend to.

Thanks again for your many words of wisdom here.

Russ
 
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