Six Diabetic Misconceptions (Part 2)

4. All Doctors Know How To Treat Type II Diabetes

There’s a saying that goes something like this…

Hammers hit nails… M.D.’s prescribe medication…

Expecting a different approach from your medical doctor will only lead to disappointment. That’s why I wrote this guide – to help type II diabetic sufferers just like you.

Before we go any further, let me stress to you that there is a place for medication, but more importantly, the cause of the problem must be identified because the wrong diagnosis = the wrong therapy.

And, if your medication fails you’ll probably get even stronger medications where the side effects may be even more harmful to your health.

Since none of the treatments your doctor may be giving you are meant to actually correct the true cause of your problem, logic says your diabetes will only get worse. You’ll continue to be given more and more drugs until one day your diabetes gets to a point where you need insulin, unless you are already at this dreaded stage.

5. The Only Organ In The Body That Is Involved In Sugar Regulation Is Your Pancreas

This is probably the most serious misconception. Sure your pancreas is an important organ in the regulation of blood sugar, but there are other organs that need to be evaluated in order for proper therapy to be applied.

The four main organs that play a role in regulation of blood sugar and therefore play a role in your diabetes are: Your Liver, Pancreas, Adrenal Glands, and Thyroid. When was the last time your doctor evaluated these organs or ran the appropriate tests to find out if they are impacting your disease?

6. Blood Tests Need To Be Monitored Only 2 Times Per Year

This is very dangerous. Let’s think about this logically for just a minute. If you are taking medications that are supposed to heal the body from diabetes, then wouldn’t it make sense that you monitor the blood tests more regularly?

In my opinion the answer to that question is YES! You must monitor your bio-chemistry about every 45 days to make sure things are going in the right direction. To make sure that the body is healing and moving in the right direction. To make sure adjustments to therapy are being made when necessary.

Most of my diabetic patients were lucky if they were being evaluated by their doctors once per year before they started seeing me.

Is Your Doctor Doing Everything Possible For Your Condition Leaving No Stones Un-Turned?

If you answer “No” then it is likely your doctor is a road block to you reclaiming your health and living a life that you deserve. At the very least he or she is leaving stones unturned.

If you are suffering from Type 2 Diabetes and need help getting it and keeping it under control, please fill out the form to the right and we can help get you the information you need.

Article by Dr. Jade Malay, Type 2 Diabetes Professional, Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX