Wouldn't that be an Atkins type diet? I would think without the carbs it would be much easier to fill up on foods high in saturated fats which could lead to higher risk of heart disease.

Since LDL cholesterol comes from animal products, I can't imagine why LCHF would improve cholesterol. I once had a cholesterol test that was off the charts (I don't remember exactly, but I want to say close to 400). So the doctor asked what I had eaten... the answer was chicken. I had a whole lot of chicken the day before the test. Since then, I don't eat so much animal products prior to a cholesterol test and it all works out well. Last September, my LDL was 26... best it's ever been.

i've been researching the crap out of this book lately and I finally broke down and ordered it. I am not very far along yet but I have to say, I am really taking what Dr. Bernstein says to heart. The man is 80 years old and in incredible health. He was diagnosed with diabetes at the age of 12 back before people even had glucometers and the tools that we have to manage our condition today. I find it incredible that he is still alive and kicking when T1D was a death sentence for most back then. For the past few days i've managed to keep my total carb count for the day under 60 grams, once I finish the book I am going to give his plan a shot for a few months and see what happens. I am so frustrated with my unpredictable highs and lows that I have to do something drastic, calorie counting is not working for me. I'll check back with you guys and tell you how my numbers are trending. I have an appointment with my endo at the end of this month so i'll have a good comparison of my numbers now vs my numbers after following this plan for a few months.