This is all great information. I think the real message for us is that as long as we have pancreatic function, we can cure diabetes. I can remember hearing that diabetes was incurrable -- oh wait, they're still saying that aren't they!

As to Dr. Bernstein, I remember reading in the excerpts of his book on his website that by the time his diabetes was diagnosed, it was too late, his pancreas was gone. Also, he commented that the diet prescribed at the time just made it worse. And the reason he's alive today is that he "discovered" low-carbing.