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Re: confused re:diabetic dietFrom: Barbara (anonymous@obgyn.net)Tue, 11 Jul 2000 14:07:26 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Susan, It is very possible that the dietician is not aware of the latest research regarding low carb diets and their benefits to people with glucose/insulin problems, and highly possible that she knows little or nothing about PCOS. You might try making her aware of the latest research by bringing a few articles on PCOS, and include some info on the benefits of a low carb diet and this disease. It is likely that her training is different and she may encourage you to follow a different plan. I have found that when I say "low carb" many people automatically think "Atkins" and they think about the 20 grams a day induction period and off they go on a tirade about how you can't maintain that and how it's dangerous. IMHO-it is best to find a moderate plan that works for you, 'trade' your carb choices for the most healthy ones and allow yourself to have the "goodies" in moderation-all while finding the level of "low carb" that works for you specifically. Good Luck! Please let us know how your appt. goes, and if you find out anything new, share it! Thanks! At Mon, 10 Jul 2000, Susan wrote: > >Went to my RE today after lab testing last week. She said I was >borderline diabetic, my insulin levels were elevated, high cholesterol >was bad...yada yada yada, ya'll know the drill by now. She has given me >a prescription to start glucophage (yea) and has asked me to see a >dietician re: a diabetic diet. Here is where I start to get leery, the >dietician called to schedule and asked me how often I test my sugar by >finger prick.. I said never, and she informed me she'll have to teach >me to start doing that, also when I told her I had been low carbing she >said, oh no you can only do that for so long, I'm going to put you on a >"healthier" diabetic diet that is good for life. I said I have PCOS I'm >not diabetic. She said it didn't matter even though she didn't seem at >all familiar with PCOS. Now girls, I have learned through listening to >you wonderful fellow PCOS'ers on this board NOT to be led blindly like a >lamb to the slaughter. I'm seeing red flags here, but I'm not exactly >sure what to say or do. Perhaps this is o.k. but I'm just not sure, >and it just doesn't sound right. I always see great advice on the board >here, so of course I'm turning to you!
-- Barbara
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