Re: Hello from newbie



"Alan S" <loralweightandcarbs@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On 27 Nov 2005 20:57:38 -0800, "mrslang"
> <mslangerhans@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> Hi Sally
>
> Steve - ignore this. It's a continuing philosophical
> disagreement that doesn't affect you:-)


o yeaaaaaa so is this.



> Fascinating. Do you actually read any of the posts you reply
> to? Here are some of Tom's suggestions:

is he still here?


> ask your doctor about this. are your medications working
> yet? are you over the shock of being newly diagnosed?"
>
> Hullo? It's been 2 1/2 years. How much time does he need?



hulloooo to you tooo.. he did mention a change and no date was given.
saying something is working does not mean it reached its full potential.




>
> Tom, responding to Steve via Jennifer's:
>> Then for the next few days, try to curb your carbs. Eliminate breads,
>> cereals, rices, beans, any wheat products, potato, corn, fruit
>
> "ask your doctor about this. are your medications working
> yet?"
>
> Now tell me Sally, do you think Steve may already be aware
> of whether his medications are working?

working and reaching full potential are 2 different things.
i have no way of knowing how much Steve knows about medications.


Do you really think
> Tom was giving good advice in his response?


yup

Do you think Tom
> actually read Steve's post or just decided to attack
> Jennifer?

questioning and attacking are 2 different things. i included no insult
in my questions.


>>we all seem to have our mantras here. lol. to single one person out is
>>foolish. the best thing to find a doctor/endo that you trust and
>>listen to his mantra because it will be based on professional study and
>>how he/she will apply it to your particular case.
>
> Is it really? Tom just singled out Jennifer.

i questioned her advice.


> Excellent advice. Achieving that is the difficult part. So
> far he's found advisors who have succeeded in achieving an
> A1c of 10.1.

he never mentioned if he is following all the advice in regards
to exercise and nutrition. so why do you blame his advisors?



Would you care to offer an opinion on the
> quality of that advice?

he never mentioned all the advice and how much he actually followed.


Are you going to assist him in
> replacing his incompetent dietician - because any
> dietician/doctor combination who couldn't get his A1c under
> 10 after 2 1/2 years should have their credentials revoked.

pretty ignorant to say that.


> If someone wants to sue me - I'll go to court repeating
> that.

calm down alan


>
> I'd sincerely like to see your answer there Sally. I think
> you've chosen the wrong medical team in this case to support
> your blind faith in the ADA diet and the medical profession.

i love that little sales pitch.


>
>> after you get some kind of system together
>>then explore more on your own. the stuff you read will make a lot more
>>sense the longer you have to manage your diabetes. the best sign about
>>how great of a future you have is that you are curious and want to take
>>control of your health. that is a really really really good thing.
>>
> Good closing advice and sentiments.

ooo i was going to agree with it. now i have to question it.
sorry you take my questioning your advice as an attack.



>
> Cheers, Alan, T2, Australia.
> --
> Everything in Moderation - Except Laughter.

don't laugh too much Alan S you might find your self wearing
one of those fancy white coats with arms that tie behind your back.
happy holidays. see you tomorrow :). time to exercise.
--
Tom
Exercise Today = Life Tomorrow
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Your American Diabetes Association
http://www.diabetes.org/home.jsp
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