Drugs Not Answer for All Diabetes ; HEALTH

i'm a caregiver and i'll have to agree 150%. they push the drugs faster than anything. they just keep adding to her, already, large amount of prescriptions. she takes 3 scripts for her type ii,and then there is the 2, for high blood pressure, and there's 1 for high cholestoral, to mention some. but they have never mention to her anything about her weigh(she is obese). when i was teaching her to do meal planning and got her walking, she lost lots of weight. she was down to 1 sugar pill, 1 blood pressure pill and a lower dose of cholestrol pill. her dr. never told her to keep it up, and when i stopped doing the cooking for her, she went right back to where she was before, and stated "the dr. didn't tell me to do this stuff. he could have encourage it!!! pills aren't always the answers!!!!

yes i agree some doctors jump to soon to drugs instead of diet and exercise control for diabetics.

I found some great ideas on meal planning and food choices in the Spring 2009 issue of Diabetic Living magazine. I will add Heart Smart Whole grain barley cereal to my choices, and they have Glucerna cereal for those who like cold cereal. The article is on page 14 for those who would like to read it. Also, when I was diagnosed, my doctor enrolled me in a Living With Diabetes Class. The education it provided, with tools and support contact was so helpful. Maybe this program is available to you in your area… I have noticed that my quality of physical exercise makes a huge positive impact on my glucose numbers. When I can't get out because of the weather, riding my stationary bike, and stretches with an elastic band helps…When my feet hurt the worst, I go to the local pool and walk in the shallow end of the pool. It really helps…Jocelyn

To Judy A, you could lose weight if you reduced your carb intake. Cut way back on Pastas, breads, rice and potatoes. Also be careful of some fruits that are very high in carbs. Use low carb breads and cereals. I have lost 20 lbs in 3 months this way and I still eat plenty

Very interesting information. I think that a person should have a very detailed discussion with their doctor about their diabeties and the treatment with which they should take.

Very good information.

I would like research to invent a pill to ward off/block sugar intake by say, 50-60%. Since diabetics do not process excess sugar, this might help with weight loss. Since many diabetics take pills and ALSO watch caloric intake, the medicines help keep weight on. My A1C was 6.2 yet I had not lost a pound. It isn't WHAT I eat, I just cannot lose with te medicines I am taking.