I don't know what to say - just that this whole thing makes me pretty angry.

I told my diabetic uncle awhile back about the benefits of low-carb eating. Furthermore, his own eye doctor suggested low-carb to him, to help improve his eyes.

So, my uncle went in to see his 'diabetes specialist' doctor, who told him in no uncertain terms that he didn't need to change his diet.

Meanwhile, more and more new medications are being added, and the latest and greatest is that he may need to start taking insulin soon. Of course, he's following the 'diabetic diet' given to him more than 20 years ago just beautifully - whole wheat toast in the morning with diet margarine for breakfast, sandwich for lunch, and something relatively low-fat for dinner, and the 'no sugar' thing.

Um, he's been gaining weight. Adding in a whole slew of new and fancier medications.

I sent him the books. His eye doctor suggested low carb, but the 'diabetes expert' told him no.