David Dikeman, Author at ASweetLife

David Dikeman

David Dikeman is a 16 year old type one diabetic diagnosed at the age of 9. Since diagnosis he has followed Dr. Bernstein’s low carb high protein protocol and has consistently attained A1cs at 5.0% and below while averaging blood sugar in the 80s. David is a passionate advocate for type 1 diabetes management and has spoken at children’s hospitals and nutrition/metabolism conferences. He is currently working with Dr. Bernstein as an intern and will be pursuing a career in the field of medicine.

End Your Carb Confusion

End Your Carb Confusion: A Dietary Plan Customized to Your Metabolic State

I have been following a very low-carb diet since my Type 1 diabetes diagnosis in 2013. Over the years, I have had many family members and friends ask…

Flattening the CGM Curve: How I Avoid Rollercoaster Blood Sugars

Flattening the CGM Curve: How I Avoid Roller Coaster Blood Sugars

As a teenager with Type 1 diabetes, my two top-level goals are having the same blood sugar levels as the healthiest non-diabetic and helping other…

No, Carbs Are Not Necessary for Kids with Type 1 Diabetes

No, Carbs Are Not Necessary for Kids with Type 1 Diabetes

Yesterday in the 2020 American Diabetes Association’s Scientific Sessions, Dr. Carmel Smart, pediatric diabetes dietician, debated…

The Case for Using Regular (R) Insulin

The Case for Using Regular (R) Insulin

As a teen athlete with Type 1 diabetes, I achieve normal blood sugars using a few key tricks from Dr. Bernstein. One of the most important of these…

3 Keys to Normal Blood Sugar in Teen Athletes

How To Achieve Normal Blood Sugar in Teen Athletes with Type 1 Diabetes

Hi, I’m David. I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes almost 7 years ago, at the age of 9. My diagnosis story is probably similar to many other kids – I…