I’ve been eating 40 to 50 g of carbs since August of 09. I went cold turkey and drastically cut my carbs all at once. Had some short term digestive problems due to the change in diet, but they cleared up in a few weeks. If I had to do it all over, I would do the same thing. The quick reduction of blood sugar had a very noticeable effect on my mental sharpness which had deteriorated noticeably.
I feel so much better since getting my sugar under control and feel its a healthy diet. Considering a third of the population has insulin resistance I feel reducing carbs especially fast acting carbs would benefit even those who are not diabetic.
There are even non diabetics who have adopted a neolithic diet (which is similar to Bernstein without the dairy) because they say it makes them feel better.
When I was diagnosed I started reading extensively various forums on the web. I read horror story after horror story about peoples doctors reacting extremely negatively to their patients going low carb, to deal with their diabetes. So when I announced to my Dr. , in my first follow up visit, that I was cutting carbs drastically and eliminating whole food groups (grain, fruit etc.) I prepared to defend my choice. But he was very supportive, something I am eternally grateful for.
Glad that you too have had success.