viviennem, thank you for your contributions here for the last 4 years. Reading your topic and many posts was time well spent.
I've been on this journey for 25 years, beginning with hypoglycema, then pre-diabetes, and now Type 2 diabetes. I thought I was doing fine. Hadn't checked my blood sugar in more than 3 years. Lucky for me, on a recent visit, a doctor ordered an A1C, and it came back 9.9. I think my last one was 7.3. Better to know than not know, right?
Immediately began doing research and found Richard K. Bernstein, M.D.'s book, Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution (2011). First published in 1997, it's now in it's 4th edition. He's American, but always found more support for his work in Europe than here in the U.S.
A Google search on "low carb high fat diet" brought me here. Thanks for referring people to Bernstein's work. It's an excellent book. I'll just add he's a Type 1 diabetic, diagnosed at age 12, now in his 80's and reportedly in excellent health, and still seeing diabetic patients.
I have three more books ordered and on their way: Why We Are Fat: And What To Do About It (2011) by Gary Taubes, and two of Robert C. Atkin's books, Dr. Atkins' New Diet Revolution (2002) and Atkins Diabetes Revolution: The Groundbreaking Approach to Preventing and Controlling Type 2 Diabetes (2004).
Began reading Bernstein's book on Friday, and started the LCHF diet using his guidelines on Sunday. Today is day 5 for me. Started with a fasting blood sugar of 254 mg/dL. Today it's already down to 192 mg/dL. I have a long way to go. When I see my doctor next month, I'll decide whether or not to add medication.
I see you haven't been on the forum since November, but even so, wanted to take a moment to acknowledge you for helping me today. Glad to be here.