Oh, good discussion. When my son was first diagnosed with T1 I picked up Dr. Bernstein's book thinking that it probably was another 'cure diabetes with this plan' type of thing, but I was surprised to discover that he's the real deal with solid facts, research etc. My son has followed his concepts in managing his diabetes and it has been working for him in achieving normal blood sugars. My son has some eye complications and I feel that Bernstein's management approach offers him the best chance of reversing those complications. I suppose the law of small numbers is the most useful concept e.g. low carbs= lower insulin needs= fewer hypos/highs. Most of all, Bernstein through his own tireless battles against wrongheaded medical dogma, has given us courage to continue what we are doing even though as recently as two days ago we were told by my son's ex-endo that "diabetics can't have normal blood sugars" because they might die from a hypo. My son is not an athlete, but he has started a rigorous exercise program per Bernstein and it is doing wonders for his wellbeing.
