Comment by Randy on September 29, 2011 at 8:47am

Amazing, but not surprising. Can you post a link to the full article?

Comment by HowToDiabetic on September 29, 2011 at 9:47am

It certainly is amazing that's for sure. As requested, here's the full article link: Doctors Cause Diabetics To D.I.E.

Comment by Jennifer Dharmasurya on September 29, 2011 at 1:43pm

I was never told about what would happen if I took too much insulin. Luckily for me, I grew up with a grandmother who was on insulin most of her life and saw myself what could happen. Plus, you know, I read everything I can get my hands on. Thanks for sharing the whole article!

Comment by Judith on September 29, 2011 at 3:21pm

One needs to also sort out your insurance company's lurking, often inane and dangerous quidelines---including the ways in which so many of them automatically limit strips (especially for T2s) and push the high carb ADA food guidelines......

Comment by HowToDiabetic on September 29, 2011 at 10:50pm

I can understand doctors neglecting to mention what happens when we take too much insulin (especially for newly diagnosed Diabetics). After all, it certainly wouldn't help with a patient's stress level. However, I can't see many doctors ignoring the fact that we need to follow specific meal plans - opposed to just having a "have now, react later" attitude towards what we eat. That's like Diabetes 101.

As for insurance companies, I definitely have to agree. That being said, inane insurance guidelines are not unique to the realm of health care - they are present in everything insurance-based. In any case, we rarely come out on top.

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