I agree to not ditch the dr, especially if there is otherwise a good rapport.

My own GP was skeptical and naysaying at first, but softened when I showed sample menus that I was eating lots of vegetables, salads, and olive oil. At my 6 month visit, when she saw I'd lost weight finally, after gaining for years with lowFAT, plus my blood pressure had come down and my cholesterol and triglycerides normalized as well. She was impressed, borrowed my copy of Protein Power for a couple of weeks, and has since recommended the program to other patients.

Perhaps your friend's success with a lowcarb plan will convince his dr too that low carb is very healthy, and helpful for treating many of today's health problems.

Doreen