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Originally Posted by homeseeker  Strange. I thought I would have company in my opinion. Both the preceding and post posts indicated so. Perhaps I am extreme in my resentment that the medical profession is so lacking in integrity as to ignore the success of us diabetics in dealing with this epidemic through the use of Atkins understanding of this problem. I think it is disgusting but am I alone? It seems so. Do you realize how destructive the guidance of the medical association and the politically correct dietitians are? Does anyone care or do we get the medical establishment we deserve by default? |
You are definitely NOT alone! I am watching my dad die of diabetes and it's related consequences every day! I have talked to him about low carb and he has mentioned it to his doc who in turn told him it is definately not an option for him. I suspect this is because his kidneys are really bad from the years and years of abuse the diabetes has inflicted. It does make me angry because I suspect his kidneys would be in a much better place if someone had advised him to go low carb in the beginning. Like you, I would love to see something done about it. I simply don't have the time to take on the medical industry to promote that change. I wouldn't even know where to start to be honest. I am insulin resistant and come from a long line of diabetics. I am raising my kids to focus on low carb with an occasional treat here and there. My 14 year old daughter who has just broke 100 lbs is already feeling the effects of insulin issues. If she eats a large portion of sugar she throws up. (one of my earlier , unknown signs). This problem is an epidemic. I can only hope that parents can learn the low carb life, and educate their kids in order to avoid diabetes and I hope that those kids can in turn make the changes for the next generation.