While conventional medicine settles for higher averages, Bernstein advocates for a target blood sugar of 83 mg/dl .
(like broccoli, cauliflower, and leafy greens) Butter, olive oil, and specific cheeses 🔴 Forbidden Foods Grains and grain products (bread, pasta, cereal, rice) All fruits and fruit juices Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution: The Complete...
He limits total daily carbohydrate intake to about 30 grams (6g at breakfast, 12g at lunch, 12g at dinner) to prevent post-meal spikes. 🍽️ What to Eat vs
He maps out precise routines using long-acting insulin for background needs and fast-acting insulin to cover meals. 🍽️ What to Eat vs. What to Avoid 🟢 Allowed Foods Lean meats, poultry, and fish Eggs and tofu and fish Eggs and tofu (potatoes
(potatoes, corn, beets, carrots) Sugars, honey, and most desserts Milk and low-fat yogurt (due to high lactose/sugar content)
Unlike many traditional diabetic diets that restrict protein, Bernstein encourages adequate protein to maintain muscle mass and satiety.