Originally Posted by Dix:
“I'd say doctors use the rule of thumb of safety, as they know patients will carry on doing their own thing, so warning them at the outset is a good idea. Trouble with latest studies, is that what's "in" for one patient might not be "in" for another.
Take Diabetes for instance, it's been said that it was ok to have sugar and eat a normal diet like non-Diabetics do, but that's taking a huge risk as not all Diabetics are the same. A long standing Diabetic who has been taking care for years, won't suddenly start having sugar, no matter who says they could. It's irresponsible to even suggest such a thing for instance, from a nutritionist or the latest study, who doesn't know how a body will react, and the massive damage that could be done.
If a doctor gives a heart patient advice it should be taken.”
“I'd say doctors use the rule of thumb of safety, as they know patients will carry on doing their own thing, so warning them at the outset is a good idea. Trouble with latest studies, is that what's "in" for one patient might not be "in" for another.
Take Diabetes for instance, it's been said that it was ok to have sugar and eat a normal diet like non-Diabetics do, but that's taking a huge risk as not all Diabetics are the same. A long standing Diabetic who has been taking care for years, won't suddenly start having sugar, no matter who says they could. It's irresponsible to even suggest such a thing for instance, from a nutritionist or the latest study, who doesn't know how a body will react, and the massive damage that could be done.
If a doctor gives a heart patient advice it should be taken.”
ITA I think a low carb diet is the best one for any diabetic, but the diabetic associations do not agree. That is probably why I would not automatically trust nutrition advice from any doctor, it is not their field of expertise. I told my cardiologist I was doing Atkins, & he was fine with it. BTW, Atkins was also a heart dr & noticed improvement in his patients with the low carb diet ( some fats OK)
In any case, I wish the OP all the best in finding the right food for him or her.
