There's no need to be mean spirited. Many people seem to think that:
1) Doctors get a fee (from the pharmacist maybe??) from prescribing drugs, which just isn't true.
2) Doctors get a referral fee (kickback) from referring out to other doctors, which again isn't true.
3) That doctors stubbornly refuse to accept alternative treatments outside of Western medicine (accupunture, homeopathic remedies, megadoses of vitamins of minerals, etc.....) which once again isn't true.
But back on topic, I like Sarah's thread since it is informative and occasionally a LOT of fun!!
Sarah, my father was diabetic and growing up was interesting. For example, how do you deal with your mood swings, or do you have any?? Medicine has changed so much and drugs come and go. I'm shocked that we don't have a better way of dealing with the illness.
For a while there, I thought that Dr. Atkins was onto something, but now I'm not sure either......
As a practicing dentist, I see what uncontrolled diabetes can do to the teeth and gums. It can be devastating and incredibly difficult to treat. Since you're young, I'm hopeful that you never experience the vascular problems and dry mouth that cause tooth loss and gingival bleeding as well as other things.
Lastly, I admire the fact that despite diabetes, you are able to perform as an athlete in a sport that requires a lot of stamina.
Hopefully there will be a cure on the near horizon!!!
sherwin
