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RICHARD BERNSTEIN Obituary

BERNSTEIN--Dr. Richard, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. Having contracted Type 1 Diabetes at age 12, he became the first person to ever monitor his own blood glucose levels and entered medical school at age 42 to publicize his findings. He made many discoveries, publishing nine books and over 100 articles about Diabetes and its complications, starting a worldwide movement. He credited his longevity to tight control of blood sugars, exercise and low carb diet and insisted that all diabetics have the right to normal blood sugars.

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Published by New York Times on Apr. 20, 2025.

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Gwen Callan

May 7, 2025

I am saddened to learn of Dr. Bernstein's passing and I send my heartfelt condolences. He was a wonderful inspiration to myself and many of his patients in teaching us to take control of our own medical practices and to follow his advice. He will be sorely missed, and I pray there will be many who will follow in his footsteps.

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12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Sinai Chapels

114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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1:15 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

Mount Lebanon Cemetery

7800 Myrtle Ave, New York, NY 11385

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