A couple of links with info regarding Dr Atkins Death.

http://www.residentandstaff.com/article.cfm?ID=67

http://edition.cnn.com/2003/HEALTH/04/17/obit.atkins/

While I think the debate will always be there on whether or not this diet is safe I believe it would be wise to have labs done on a regular basis.

stgagnon,

Sorry to hear about your Mom. If it were me I would strongly urge her to seek another opinion.

Jim