The Cure for Diabetes...?

[Moselle]

The Cure For Diabetes (http://www.menshealth.com/cda/article.do?site=MensHealth&channel=health&category=other.diseases.ailments&conitem=4a935e4e40fae010VgnVCM20000012281eac____&cm_mmc=GMA-_-Five%20Reasons%20Youre%20Still%20Fat-_-Article-_-The%20Cure%20for%20Diabetes&page=0&print=true&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.menshealth.com%2Fcda%2Farticle.do%3Fsite%3DMensHealth%26channel%3Dhealth%26category%3Dother.diseases.ailments%26conitem%3D4a935e4e40fae010VgnVCM20000012281eac____%26cm_mmc%3DGMA-_-Five%2520Reasons%2520Youre%2520Still%2520Fat-_-Article-_-The%2520Cure%2520for%2520Diabetes%26page%3D0)

There's no question that Dr. Vernon is trouble -- but for whom? Not her patients, that's for certain. They just won't stay sick. People walk into her office afflicted with type-2 diabetes and, by every objective medical measurement, walk out cured. There's $51 million that says that isn't supposed to happen, not in a clinic in Kansas, and definitely not as a result of cleaning out the refrigerator.

"My first line of treatment is to have patients remove carbohydrates from their diets," explains Dr. Vernon, a petite, energetic mother of two who also serves as the president of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians. "This is often all it takes to reverse their symptoms, so that they no longer require medication."

That's it?

That's it -- a simple strategy, but one that's controversial. If Dr. Vernon and a growing cadre of researchers are correct about carbohydrates, we may be looking at an epic case of ignorance on the part of the medical community. That, however, pales next to the implications for the American Diabetes Association, namely that the very organization dedicated to conquering diabetes is rejecting what could be the closest thing we have to a cure.

[LessLiz]

What if the American Heart Association endorsed the trans-fat diet? Problem, right? Look at what the American Diabetes Association is spoon-feeding people with diabetes: sugar.Great subtitle! Men's Health is one of the few publication regularly endorsing low carb approaches to health issues.

[HappyLC]

I saw a woman who wrote several diabetes cookbooks (can't remember her name) on a Sunday morning show a couple of weeks ago, preparing a brunch for diabetics from her latest cookbook. It was a french toast casserole, made of white bread, with berries and powdered sugar sprinkled on top!

[Moselle]

I saw a woman who wrote several diabetes cookbooks (can't remember her name) on a Sunday morning show a couple of weeks ago, preparing a brunch for diabetics from her latest cookbook. It was a french toast casserole, made of white bread, with berries and powdered sugar sprinkled on top!

*headdesk*

And what really breaks my heart is, my uncle was diabetic. He died three years ago, at the age of 54. I don't know what kind of diet he was on and now I'm afraid to ask. I wouldn't show this article to my family for the world, in case he was doing just that. It's horrible to think that maybe he was doing the wrong thing for all those years.

[Rose1942]

(Imaginary golf course conversation among CEO's of Kellogs, Kraft, General Mills, CocaCola, and Nabisco - among others):

Ooooh that horrible Dr. Vernon - what is she trying to do to us?

I know! Taking away all carbohydrates? We'll be ruined!

I just bought a yacht and am sailing it to my island in the South Pacific next month. I need the money! We have to keep selling Sugar Goopy Charmies!

If she thinks she is going to get away with this, she's wrong.

What if the little kids get ahold of this? What if they grow up and eat veggies and eggs? What if they drink water instead of Coke? What if they don't ever have a Happy Meal?

It's outrageous, I tell ya'!

She's got to be STOPPED.

Yep.

[mike_d]

While I was in the doctors waiting room I heard a man say he "cured his diabetes with cinnamon and high BP with celery."

[LilaCotton]

While I sure wouldn't use the word "cure" as what is happening, it only makes sense. I've been trying to tell my diabetic sister for years that the ADA is full of hooey with their food recommendations. She won't listen.

I did, however, read sometime last year that the ADA was actually doing some testing with diabetic patients and low-carbing and seeing good results. I don't remember where I read that, though. I also told my sister about that and she argued up and down with me that it had to be the American Dietetic Association and not the American Diabetes Association, and I know for a fast is was the diabetes association.

[HappyLC]

While I was in the doctors waiting room I heard a man say he "cured his diabetes with cinnamon and high BP with celery."


I recently read about celery and BP and have been trying it. For the last 2 days I've eaten four stalks of celery. It supposedly makes a difference in a week.

I'll let you know. ;)

[BellaMagia]

*headdesk*

And what really breaks my heart is, my uncle was diabetic. He died three years ago, at the age of 54. I don't know what kind of diet he was on and now I'm afraid to ask. I wouldn't show this article to my family for the world, in case he was doing just that. It's horrible to think that maybe he was doing the wrong thing for all those years.

My father died at the age of 59. He had a lot of health issues but he was also a diabetic. I really believe his diet helped kill him. He thought he was following Dr's orders, eating potatoes and bread on this diet. Only years after his death did I discover the LC way of eating. I believe he would have done well eating the way my family and myself now eat. But at least we discovered LC for my husband, he also is a diabetic. He no longer has to have medication for it, we control it with his diet. Also since we have been on this diet, I no longer have high blood pressure. (I do eat celery on most days!):D

I can't say enough good things about eating lo-carb.

~Bella~

[Rose1942]

To LilaCotton:

Here is that article about the ADA recommending low carb for some diabetics:

http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read/2008/01/09/5616.html

This came out just in January - it's current!

[renegadiab]

Great subtitle! Men's Health is one of the few publication regularly endorsing low carb approaches to health issues.

You can find foods that contain trans fat that also have the AHA seal of approval. All it takes is $$$. :) :)

[renegadiab]

To LilaCotton:

Here is that article about the ADA recommending low carb for some diabetics:

http://www.diabeteshealth.com/read/2008/01/09/5616.html

This came out just in January - it's current!

Yep, it's a baby step in the right direction, but the ADA still has a long way to go. They still cling to the 130g of carbs as a daily minimum. They only recommend low carb for weight loss and a max of 1 year. They still recommend low fat, low sat fat, and low cholesterol for treatment of diabetes.

[mike_d]

I recently read about celery and BP and have been trying it. For the last 2 days I've eaten four stalks of celery. It supposedly makes a difference in a week. He said 4 stalks a day, thats quite a lot. He also said he put the cinnamon on oatmeal :thdown:

My BP is several points lower when I eat chocolate and celery everyday. I put cinnamon in my coffee. Snacking doesn't fit in with a strict fasting plan, but I consider plain celery part of my fiber supplement.

[Wyvrn]

Yep, it's a baby step in the right direction, but the ADA still has a long way to go. They still cling to the 130g of carbs as a daily minimum. They only recommend low carb for weight loss and a max of 1 year. They still recommend low fat, low sat fat, and low cholesterol for treatment of diabetes.That 130 gram minimum is enough to keep people out of ketosis, prevent reversal of insulin resistance and most importantly, keep most people having uncontrollable cravings for more.

[francisstp]

Best article on dieting ever, Taubes aside. This is the kind of journalistic effort that makes me want to change jobs.

[bike2work]

Best article on dieting ever, Taubes aside. This is the kind of journalistic effort that makes me want to change jobs.
I just wish they had mentioned Bernstein's book so that people wouldn't think they need to be in Kansas to get this kind of help.