The renowned author of The Diabetes Solution, Dr. Richard Bernstein is now ready and waiting to answer your questions on The Bernstein Connection.
In 1946, at the age of 12, Richard Bernstein developed Type 1 Diabetes, and for more than two decades, he was what he calls, "an ordinary diabetic"-one who dutifully followed doctor's orders. Despite his diligence with maintaining the disease, the complications from his diabetes worsened over the years, and like many diabetics in similar circumstances, he faced death at a very early age. Though he was indeed still alive, the quality of his life wasn't good, and by the time he reached his twenties and thirties, many of his body's systems began to deteriorate. Now, beyond his best selling books, Dr. Bernstein is opening up the airwaves to those who wish to learn from his real world experiences and conquer the daily hurdles of diabetes. He's doing so through The Bernstein Solution, offering direct access to Dr. Bernstein's methods, latest advice on diabetes, best selling books, and regular live broadcasts where Dr. Bernstein answers your questions.
I was fortunate enough to listen to his last broadcast, from August 8th. I do own The Diabetes Solution but I'm strongly considering joining The Bernstein Connection. The broadcast I listened to was as informative, if not more so, than the book! For $80 a year - if it can help a diabetic reverse damage to their eyes and kidneys, I don't think it's unreasonable at all!
1. Like Buckley's cough syrup, Dr. Bernstein's medicine is not tasty, but its effectiveness is undeniable. He himself is living proof that the health effects of long-term diabetes can indeed be reversed, and that A1c's under 5.0 can be both achieved and maintained.
While I was disappointed in his latest webcast that he brushed off my question about the missing C-peptide in currently available human analogue insulins, I recognize the pragmatism that guides him, concentrating on what we can achieve now, with what is available to us now. He is not an activist nor a dreamer; he deals strictly in the realm of the here-and-now, helping each patient with all currently available tools. If this is what you are looking for, he and his organization are fantastic resources. But be prepared to admit and deal with your carb addiction, because he thinks Atkins was a moderate. Imagine that! It may sound extreme, but one cannot argue the health benefits achieved by his approach.
Posted at 12:32PM on Aug 16th 2007 by TechRightGuy