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To believe this infomercial, one must also believe that the lipid levels of the blood are insignificant
What was it that makes you say that? , and that the kidneys are impregnable to a steady onslaught of protein.
What makes you think that they AREN’T "impregnable to a steady onslaught of protein" — at least of the magnitude described by the Eades? Just curious. Everything I’ve heard — including (shall I say especially?) from medical people suggests that healthy kidneys are more than up to the task of processing the modestly elevated protein levels in these diets. So I’d like to know what research you’ve seen that indicates otherwise. Diabetics who blindly follow fad diets such as "Protein Power" without their endocrinologist’s advice are courting possibly serious consequences.
Well, if you’re suggesting that one ought to discuss one’s specific medical situation with one’s doctor before embarking on a course of treatment, I would agree. You could also say that "Diabetics who blindly inject insulin without their endocrinologist’s advice are courting possibly serious consequences." So what? If a person with diabetes follows a "fad diet" such as "Protein Power" with their eyes wide open after seeking their endocrinologist’s counsel, are you okay with that? Pardon, I don’t mean to sound stupid, but I hear this kind of rah rah about protein all the time, particularly in this newsgroup, but I’ve never, ever heard anyone convincingly explain why a Type 2 diabetic with healthy kidneys should be at all concerned — and, as I said, all the input I’ve received from medical people suggests otherwise. Just seeking enlightenment here. Wendy The downside to adulthood? All the paperwork.
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Claire, It’s unfortunate that I welcome you to our not so little nor exclusive group, but welcome anyway. I’m sort of middle of the road, I found that high carbs and low fat drove my readings through the roof and the high fat and low carbs made it very hard for me to get regulated also, so right now I’m sort of balancing the two and it works for me YMMV as they say here. Good Luck! Bob T-2 Dx 3/98 http://www.isoc.net/bobwolf – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – HI there everybody, it’s claire, IDDM since last week, I read Dr Bernstein’s book and have been trying his nutritional guidelines. Anyone have any comments on whether or not he should be canonized ? Even though I am just stabilizing still, I have found that his suggestions for food have really worked so far. thanks, claire
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- Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – HI there everybody, it’s claire, IDDM since last week, I read Dr Bernstein’s book and have been trying his nutritional guidelines. Anyone have any comments on whether or not he should be canonized ? Even though I am just stabilizing still, I have found that his suggestions for food have really worked so far. I would suggest that you read "Power Protein" by Eades which is a slight, though, significant modification of Bernstein’s way of counting CHO’s. Over time, you will have to figure out what you can live with, in terms of CHO restrictions. This will very from user to user. If you look on the jacket of Bernstein’s book you will find an endorsement from Eades.
During a bout of insomnia the other night, I switched on the TV, and there was Dr. Eades and a bogus interviewer in a 30-minute infomercial which was absolutely stunning in its misleading information. To believe this infomercial, one must also believe that the lipid levels of the blood are insignificant, and that the kidneys are impregnable to a steady onslaught of protein. Diabetics who blindly follow fad diets such as "Protein Power" without their endocrinologist’s advice are courting possibly serious consequences. dkc David Cohler, South Pasadena, CA Media Access Consultancy http://members.tripod.com/~dcohler/media.htm [To reply by e-mail, delete "removeme." -- including the extra "."]
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HI there everybody it’s claire, IDDM since last week , I read Dr Bernstein’s book and have been trying his nutritional guidelines. Anyone have any comments on whether or not he should be canonized ? Even though I am just stabilizing still, I have found that his suggestions for food have really worked so far.
I can’t maintain the extremely low levels of carbs he recommends (I’d say I eat something like 2-3 times that amount, especially when it comes to veggies), but cutting way down on carbs certainly helps stabilize my blood sugars. We’ll see what my blood lipid tests say. — Stef ** rational/scientific/philosophical/mystical/magical/kitty ** Type II, dx Apr 98, lo carb & exercise
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HI there everybody, it’s claire, IDDM since last week, I read Dr Bernstein’s book and have been trying his nutritional guidelines. Anyone have any comments on whether or not he should be canonized ? Even though I am just stabilizing still, I have found that his suggestions for food have really worked so far. thanks, claire
