In my previous two blog entries, I provided descriptions and tables of contents for two of diabetes-expert Richard Bernstein’s books.
Bernstein has his own private practice, where he treats only diabetics and pre-diabetics, and he also contributes to several websites, so today I thought I’d provide links to some of his writings on the web.
The Diabetes Diet: Dr. Bernstein’s Low-carbohydrate solution. Richard K Bernstein, MD. Liitle Brown and Co. 2005
This is another book by Dr. Bernstein (author of The Diabetes Solution that I talked about in my last entry), and I recommend it highly. In my Friday entry, I’ll talk about all the places on the web where you can see Bernstein’s presence.
Dr. Bernstein’s Diabetes Solution: The Complete Guide to Achieving Normal Blood Sugars. Revised and updated. Richard K. Bernstein, MD. Little Brown and Co. 2003
Dr. Bernstein is recognized as one of the foremost experts on diabetes and its complications. He has a private practice which is devoted solely to diabetes and prediabetic conditions. He is the author of several books on diabetes.
As I’ve suggested many times in this blog, it’s a good idea for people to keep a detailed journal of what they eat and drink, and how they feel, each day.
This journal-keeping accomplishes a number of things. First, when you’re just starting out on your new life-long eating habits, it’s good to have a a baseline to start from. ONce you see on paper how much you eat and drink, it’s easier to cutback.
According to the author of Ten Years Thinner, the glycemic index was developed 26 years ago, in 1981, by a team of scientists at the University of Toronto, led by a Dr. David Jenkins. The glycemic index of food is a scaled, numeric representation of the insulin response elicited by a particular food item.
Insulin, produced and secreted by the pancreas, is the hormone that removes glucose from the bloodstream.
Ten Years Thinner: 6 Weeks to a leaner, younger-looking you. No Gym Required. Christine Lydon, MD De Capo. 2008
This book will show you that it’s not necessary to join a health club or spend a lot of money to lose weight. Common sense and a bit of willpower are all you need.
Read More: Book: Ten Years Thinner: 6 Weeks to a leaner, younger-looking you
Once you’ve been diagnosed with diabetes, your life changes. You simply cannot do what you used to do - you will have to follow a strict regime to ensure your health. Once you’re used to that regime it will be no problem… t he question is getting to that point.
According to the authors of Every Woman’s Guide to Diabetes, women have a far greater chance of developing diabetes than breast cancer. “If current trends continue, one in three women born today can expect to develop diabetes at some point in her life.”
Every Woman’s Guide to Diabetes: What you need to know to lower your risk and beat the odds. Stephanie A. Eisenstatt, MD., David M Nathan, MD and Ellen Barlow. Harvard University Press. 2007.
Many illnesses are gender specific….or if not gender specific, affect each gender differently. Such is the case with diabetes. This book deals with women’s issues with diabetes.
Read More: Book: Diabetes: What you need to know to lower your risk and beat the odds
There are five rules for healthier eating - given in the book The Complete Guide to Walking.
They are the type of rules that it’s easy for most people to follow - common sense rules that will help you lose weight and maintain your optimum weight.
