Susie...

If your doctor is hesitant to have you try Atkins as means of controlling your blood sugars, how about picking up a copy of Dr. Bernstein's Diabetes Solution and showing it to him? He may find this more acceptable than Atkins as it is specifically designed to help diabetics achieve normal blood sugars with reduced or no medication and keep them that way. Again, this is a lifestyle change, not something you do for a little while and then stop when you achieve the results you were looking for...you have to keep at it for the rest of your life. Again, I strongly encourage you to get the support and supervision of your doctor and not try to do it on your own. Those with pre-existing medical conditions should work closely with their doctors when making big changes like this to their health plans. Good luck and let us know how you're doing!