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  • JohnC
    ADBB Admirer
    • Dec 03, 2004
    • 90
    #1

    Don't know what to do???

    I have been with my Doctor for lots of years. I was recently diagnosed with TYPE II diabetes and was given Metformin twice daily and told to eat the American Diabetic Diet! My Doctor told me to watch my carbs but to NOT do Atkins!! I know this woe will work but the Dr. is against it. Don't know what to do?
    Started Again: 9-13-09
    SW - 224
    GW - 160

    1st Goal - 200 lbs met goal 10-10-2009
    2nd Goal - 190 lbs met goal 12-5-2009
    3rd Goal - 180 lbs
    4th Goal - 170 lbs
    Last Goal - 160 lbs









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    • cherribom1
      ADBB Adventurer
      • Feb 28, 2007
      • 451
      #2
      Re: Don't know what to do???

      Why not get a second opinion and try to see a Dr who is more Atkins/Low Carb Friendly?
      Erica, 30, Female, 5'5"
      StartDate: Feb 23, 2007
      SW: 180+, RRRRSW: 160, CW: 152, MGW: 140, GW: 125




      2010 will be the year I accomplish my weight goal!!!!

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        • Elizellen
          Moderator
          • Apr 22, 2004
          • 16700
          #3
          Re: Don't know what to do???

          There is a lot of good information here that might help you decide what to do, Diabetic Reading Info - Atkins Diet also posting in the 'Diabetic' forum might get some questions answered.
          Wondering how to get 'most' of your net carbs from your induction veggies?
          Take a look at the thread from the latest Veggie Challenge to see how others manage it!



          Check out our Low Carb Recipes website and add to it!!





          F/60 yrs/5ft 5.5" (Though due to collapsing vertebrae I am now only 5'3" - but I refuse to recalculate my BMI )

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            • SwissMiss
              ADBB Adventurer
              • Jun 29, 2007
              • 456
              #4
              Re: Don't know what to do???

              I agree with Cherri ... get a second opinion. Look for a low-carb-pro doctor. Especially since you have to take medication you need a doctor who supports your WOE and monitors your blood sugar levels and pressure closely.

              Salima aka "Swiss Miss"
              F / 37 / 5' 2"
              "Losing really slowly.... but losing"
              Re-Re-Re-Start Date: 04/01/2010
              SW: 117.2 kg | CW: 113.4 kg
              Mini-Goal 1: 107 kg by 06/30/2010
              Mini-Goal 2: 95 kg by 10/17/2010 (my B-Day)

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                • creamsoda
                  ADBB Admirer
                  • Sep 04, 2008
                  • 58
                  #5
                  Re: Don't know what to do???

                  Why not do Atkins and just don't tell your Dr??? Say you've devised your own plan - or is that too sneaky?


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                    • LadyBethny
                      ADBB Adventurer
                      • Aug 26, 2008
                      • 326
                      #6
                      Re: Don't know what to do???

                      Surely if they want you to watch your carbs, this is the perfect diet?

                      I have never been on a diet that was so successful but that also made me feel so good!


                      Janie: Female, 40 young, [Re] started 18 January 2010

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                        • SwissMiss
                          ADBB Adventurer
                          • Jun 29, 2007
                          • 456
                          #7
                          Re: Don't know what to do???

                          This is a very personal question respectively attitude. I'm sure John will make the right decision, he can feel comfortable with.

                          The book recommends that diabetes patients follow this plan with medical guidance and supervision, especially when taking medication. There are doctors out there who do support the low carb lifestyle - mine does! And she is one of very few here in Switzerland.

                          Salima aka "Swiss Miss"
                          F / 37 / 5' 2"
                          "Losing really slowly.... but losing"
                          Re-Re-Re-Start Date: 04/01/2010
                          SW: 117.2 kg | CW: 113.4 kg
                          Mini-Goal 1: 107 kg by 06/30/2010
                          Mini-Goal 2: 95 kg by 10/17/2010 (my B-Day)

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