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Originally Posted by Cyborg  What are the main differences between the Bernstein "diet" and the Atkins diet? Do they both involve a constant state of ketosis? |
Both the Atkins and Bernstein approaches are based on the same principle - switching from carbohydrate to fat as the main source of energy. And being in ketosis is evidence that this is happening. But I don't think testing positive for ketones is a neccessary condition.
A cornerstone of the Bernstein method is limiting carbohydrate to 30 grams a day. Achieving his ideal of "normal blood sugars" is just about impossible without doing that. The Atkins diet quickly puts the body into ketosis by limiting carbohydrate to 20 grams a day during the induction period. Carbs are then gradually increased to 40-60 grams a day.
An Atkins book about managing diabetee was brought out,
The Atkins Diabetes Revolution. Here is a review of it
The Atkins Diet for Type 2 Diabetes
