I have Dr Bernstein's book and love it. I am following Atkins along with his principles also. I am very pleased with my progress and encourage everyone to go this route for your diabetes . In two weeks my blood sugars have dropped so much. The last few days have not had a b.s. of over 120. Still away to go but as I increase my exercise and my low carb eating I have confidence my readings will improve. My quality of life is so much better. I have about ten pounds to go but am going really focus on strength training not the scales. Goal is to lose it by Christmas.