[.ca] Reversing Diabetes (ISBN 0446385638)

GOOD GRIEF!!!!!:
I know the medical association and the dietary associations follow suit, but advocating a "low-fat, high fiber, hi carb" diet is EXACTLY why we have sky-rocketing Diabetes. If you really want to find out how to deal with Diabetes, head to the book by a man that is NOW a Dr, with type 1, yes TYPE ONE diabetes, and he keeps it under control, and not this Charlatan that is supported by all our "experts" that ignore WHAT diabetes IS. Try Dr. Bernstein instead. He will talk reality to you.

good resource:
Alot of negative reviewers have commented on the recommendations of high-carb diet in this book.That may seem to contradict what we`ve all been told about diabetes,but as one reviewer said,its important to make the distinction between processed simple carbs and complex carbs which dont have the same dramatic impact on blood sugar.Read this book carefully before you dismiss it.I`ve seen the dietary and supplement recommendations in this book reverse the diabetes of many people and give them a higher quality of life.If you or someone you love struggles with diabetes,get this book.

Some Good Info:
Nothing replaces your own family doctor or specialist. Diabetes is a serious condition and sometimes requires medication to treat it or its related conditions. Having said that, I think it's wise to try to reduce or get off medication if you can AND you're doctor says it's OK. If you're looking for ways to improve your lifestyle and do something about your condition besides taking pills, there's lots of information here.

Reversed My Diabetes:
I was diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes in December 2003 with a fasting blood glucose of 220. By following much of the advice in this book, my fasting blood glucose now averages around 80. In April 2004, my lab results showed a fasting blood glucose of 82 and a glycated hemoglobin of 5.8 percent. Exercise is very important. I lift weights and walk on a treadmill. I generally eat a low glycemic diet, and I take lots of supplements. The most important supplements for me are alpha lipoic acid, vanadyl sulfate, vitamin B complex, vitamin C, magnesium citrate, gymnema sylvestre, and the Chromate form of chromium. I recommend this book to everyone who has Type 2 diabetes.

Informative but don't misread the carb-focused part:
I found alot of the facts in this book very informative and interesting, especially the part about how the presence of insulin prevents the release of fat mobilizing(weight loss) hormones. I was determined after reading a good part of the book to start eating lots of low glycemic carbs and stop eating a high protein and fat and low carb diet. Well, I soon found myself starving with high blood sugars. (I started out high.) I found my blood sugar didn't take a negative slope unless I restricted my caloric intake to 1300 calories. (For an active 6'2" guy that's starving.) I then read Syndrome X by Burkeson and it balanced and helped me better understand the facts in this book. This book is great for understanding how you became and stayed overweight, and the ins and outs of insulin resistance and diabetes. This is definitely a must read, just balance it with other literature.