Just got back from the Docs

[david832]

It was a huge success to say the least. I talked to the Doc and she was very, very impressed with my results and although I did not ask for all for all of the figures (sorry) I can tell you that my mean average BG for the last 6 weeks was 104.4 (5. with my cholesterol being 3.1.

She asked me how I had achieved this complete turnaround and when I told her I was on the Atkins she was horrified.

'This is not a diet I would recommend to a person such as you' she said.

I replied 'why not'

'It’s full of high fats'

'But my cholesterol is normal and my BG is under control'

'Even so it's a high fat diet and carbs are good for you'

'Then why are my results so good'

Silence

I then spent the next hour talking to her about the benefits, results and the fact that I enjoyed the diet till she finally gave in and admitted it did seem to be doing me a lot of good, however she still had her reservations about it.

She has agreed that I should stay on the diet, but will carry out research for herself and we will discuss it again during my yearly review in December.

Either way I'm really pleased and although I did sway slightly during my week at home I'm back to work now and have decided to do another induction just to kick start my body.

All the best

Dave

[canuck]

Hey guy thats great, tell her to research Dr Westmans studies at the Duke univeristy, I used to have copies of them all but think I have lost them when old computer bombed unless anyone here has what I sent them over a yr ago?????

[2big4mysize]

good for you!!!

I'm sure you are paving the way for her patients to become incontrol Atkineers soon too.

[tabekat]

nice going

congratulations on your great scores and your wonderful committment to this WOE.

it is always sad when a doctor condemns atkins without having studied all the facts. can't argue with your test results though....heh, heh

[Labarum]

Silenced the Doc? Wonderful!

But as I have previously said my Doc directed me:

"Do Atkins. It works."

I am not diabetic, but was probably heading that way.

[Coop2004]

Hi David,

Great results and great on standing up to Doc!!

Linda

[canuck]

Take this to your doc

Items for the Week: Study Of Obese Diabetics Explains Why Low-carb Diets Produce Fast Results
on Tuesday, April 19 @ 18:29:46 EDT

Results of a new study shows why the pounds melt so quickly on low-carb diets.

A new study by Temple University School of Medicine researchers has shown why the pounds melt so quickly on low-carbohydrate diets, and it's not related to water, metabolism or boredom. The research was conducted in a group of obese patients with type 2 diabetes who followed the Atkins diet.

According to lead researcher, Guenther Boden, M.D., "When carbohydrates were restricted, study subjects spontaneously reduced their caloric intake to a level appropriate for their height, did not compensate by eating more protein or fat, and lost weight. We concluded that excessive overeating had been fueled by carbohydrates."

Almost 80 percent of diabetics are overweight or obese, compounding health risks such as heart disease and stroke. Boden wanted to examine how low-carbohydrate diets, which have been shown to produce rapid weight loss, affected weight, appetite and blood sugar in obese diabetics.

He discovered that study subjects did not eat less because they were bored with the food selection, and their weight loss was not attributable to water loss, two common speculations about low-carb diets. Further, weight loss could not be explained by a change in metabolism, another popular misconception.

This is the only study of the Atkins diet to have been conducted in the strictly controlled environment of a clinical research center where every calorie eaten and spent was measured.

After a week of typical eating, ten obese patients with type 2 diabetes followed the Atkins diet for two weeks, with carbohydrates limited to 20 grams per day and unlimited protein and fat.

"When we took away the carbohydrates, the patients spontaneously reduced their daily energy consumption by 1,000 calories a day. Although they could have, they did not compensate by eating more proteins and fats and they weren't bored with the food choices. In fact, they loved the diet. The carbohydrates were clearly stimulating their excessive appetites," said Boden.

All patients stayed in the hospital for the length of the study to insure exact measurements of calorie intake and expenditure. In other studies of the Atkins diet, subjects were at home and reported their own diet and exercise, making it difficult to ensure accuracy.

In addition to the calorie reduction and weight loss, subjects experienced markedly improved glucose levels and insulin sensitivity, as well as lower triglycerides and cholesterol.

Treatment for diabetes centers on closely monitoring sugar levels, diet and medication. Weight loss can often reduce or eliminate the need for medication, including insulin.

Boden warns that the long term effects of low-carbohydrate diets are not known. Whether other types of diets would have a similar impact also remains to be investigated.

The study, "Short-Term Effects of Low-Carbohydrate Diet Compared with Usual Diet in Obese Patients with Type 2 Diabetes," is published in the March 15 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine.

[david832]

Thanks Canuck,

I have forwarded her your msg and am waiting for a reply.

I'm still pleased and dropped another 2 pounds this week - love it :joy

Dave

[2big4mysize]

woo hoo David keep shrinking while you are getting healthy.

Happy low carbing.

[canuck]

You know I am always so amazed how the actual art of practicing medicine is never caught up with the science of medicine.

Like low carbing and diabetes has been known for ages but they push hi carbs on us and low protein etc etc. When will they learn what the new research shows them?

David do you get the diabetes newsletter every week, you can sign up and get all the latest research pertaining to diabetes, I think it is once a week, next time it comes I will post it here so anyone reading this can sign up for it as it is full of great info and its where the above article came from, assuming most here get that newsletter as we have talked about it lot but that may have been a long time ago so will repost it when it comes.