Hello

[JustGia]

I am new to Atkins and will soon be starting induction~I am diabetic and I also suffer from Clinical Depression. I am apprehensive, to say the least, but reading here helps to ease my mind some. I hope I can do this...I want to...I need too soo bad.

[2big4mysize]

welcome tot he board.

Be sure you and your treatment team work together to monitor your meds and blood sugar levels as you start out on Atkins to be sure your meds don't over correct you.

Many of the members with diabetes have gotten off their meds and control their blood sugars with just Atkins WOE now.

[Coop2004]

Hi Gia and Welcome to ha :wave

You will have plenty of support here at ha!!

Just a few questions.

Do you have Dr. Atkins New Diet Revolution (DANDR) (Version 2002)? If not, please get it. In the meantime, if you haven't already, check out the Atkins Low Carb Dieting - FAQ's Forum, Atkins Induction Forum, and the Main Atkins Forum.

Two other books worth looking into are:

Dr. Atkins Diabetes Revolution and Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution (2003 Version)

The following site has excerpts from Dr. Bernstein's book:

http://www.diabetes-normalsugars.com/readit.shtml

We also have a forum entitled, Depression & Atkins Low Carb Living Forum, which you may want to check out.

Never be afraid to ask anything. Since we're not medical professionals, we can't offer medical advice, but if there is anything we can do, let us know.

Happy Holidays and Happy Low-Carbing!!

:hug :hug :hug :hug

Linda (Coop)

[JustGia]

Thank you both very much for the welcome~and Coop I really appreciate the advice and the book recommendations. Your so sweet. I do have the Atkins book and I will go to Barnes and Noble to get the other you suggested tomorrow.

[canuck]

Well Just Gia I think you will be making one of the best decisons in your life, read the above stickys of peoples success, it cant do anything but improve your health. Fire away if any questions and welcome :wave