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@ Momo Tahmasbi
2025-04-21 17:40:59
A tribute to the legendary Dr. Bernstein, taken from Belinda Fettke’s Instagram page:
Dr. Richard K. Bernstein has passed away at the age of 90. Diagnosed with type 1 diabetes in 1946 at just 12 years old, he lived with the condition for nearly 79 years, making him one of the longest-living Americans with T1D. He lived through through the era of guesswork, inevitable complications, and outdated dogma. But he refused to accept that deterioration was inevitable.
In the 1970s, as an engineer-not yet a doctor-he became the first person with diabetes to regularly monitor his blood sugar using a meter designed for hospitals. Through relentless experimentation, he discovered that tight control, a low-carb diet, and precise insulin dosing could normalize blood sugars and even reverse diabetic complications.
When the medical establishment ignored his findings, he became a doctor at 45 so he could publish and treat patients himself. His book, Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution, has become a lifeline for thousands living with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. He changed the question from "What can we get away with?" to "How can we thrive?"
His legacy lives on in communities like #typeonegrit , a grassroots movement of people with T1D (and parents of kids with T1D) who follow his protocol to achieve what many doctors still say is impossible: truly normal blood sugars. Their results-Alcs in the 4s and 5s without increased hypoglycemia-were even published in Pediatrics.
He also inspired the creation of The Rivere Foundation and its "Let Me Be 83" campaign, named for the blood sugar level Bernstein considered optimal. The foundation educates patients and caregivers on how to achieve normal blood sugar through nutrition, education, and self-empowerment. They advocate against the defeatist standards that dominate diabetes care today.
Dr. Bernstein famously said: "Diabetics are entitled to the same blood sugars as non-diabetics."
Rest in power, Dr. B. You gave us more than tools - you gave us hope. You showed the world what's possible.
Your work, your courage, and your fierce dedication continue to save lives.
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