Re: And the healthcare professional SAID WHAT????

"Michelle C" <bookbug_35@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:g72ae7$26c$1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

"Quentin Grady" <quentin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:tqq794ttqn8v6ropk6iv7aln19p57bql7p@xxxxxxxxxx
On Mon, 28 Jul 2008 11:47:38 -0400, "Willy" <wesk@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Finding a medical team that agrees with the concepts we espouse in this
group would be much like finding a needle in a haystack.

Willy

G'day G'day Willy,

Maybe that is changing.

There was a time when it wasn't uncommon to overhear a nurse loudly
tell an elderly patient in the waiting room that they had a "touch" of
sugar in their urine. "Nothing to worry about, dear."

In the last couple of years though the message seems to have gotten
through to the younger nurses at least that T2 diabetics should have
an A1c of less than 6.5 OK, that isn't less than 6.0 but it is a
step in the direction that we espouse to avoid complications.

What impresses me is that nearly all the nurses ACTIVELY encourage
patients to have routine checks for diabetic damage ie retinal
screening. It is obvious by the tone of voice that they are keen on
such matters.

These are all things we espouse.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that while it is true it is unlikely
one will come across many medical groups that fully understand SOME of
the things we espouse such as carbohydrate restriction where
appropriate and frequent measurement of blood glucose after meals
there is much that they are taking on board.

FWIIW, my GP, oncologist (and the vets for that matter) have all read
my book on nutrition and found them self in agreement with what was
said. Perhaps they are exceptional and I'm lucky to have found needles
in the haystack.

Maybe though they are trend setters in their field and it is up to us
to encourage more. I know that isn't always possible. I wish it
were.

Best wishes,
--
Quentin Grady ^ ^ /
New Zealand, >#,#< [
/ \ /\
"... and the blind dog was leading."

http://homepages.paradise.net.nz/quentin

Hi Quentin and Willy,

From the way some people have described their doctors' reactions, I'm wondering if doctors truly do not believe normal numbers can be attained no matter what a person does, even with low carbing--until someone shows up in their offices who has. Seeing is believing. Unfortunately, most diabetics do not give doctors much to believe in.
--
Best regards,
Michelle C., T2
diet & exercise
BMI 21.5




That's a great point... and I for one, plan to SHOW HIM it can be done!!! LOL

Willy

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