tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post3061052305896481086..comments2023-11-07T11:27:28.658-05:00Comments on Diabetesaliciousness © 2007 - 2024: So Readers Digest & I Talked Very Briefly, Exchanged Emails, & They Commented On My Blog - SO NOT IMPRESSEDk2http://www.blogger.com/profile/04167099133092135850noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-1978339644134368682014-07-07T13:29:28.452-04:002014-07-07T13:29:28.452-04:00Hi Kelly!! I just discovered this 2011 issue!!! I&...Hi Kelly!! I just discovered this 2011 issue!!! I've been a long time RD subscriber but will not renew due to this nonsense!! Thanks to u and Kim for bringing this to my attention. Even 3 yrs later, the media is still using the term "reverse diabetes".<br /><br />I can't believe RD would just perpetuate a myth to sell magazines to desperate people. Shame on them!!<br /><br />Thanks again!!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06672609949650011323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-36342060340445682902011-04-11T11:39:08.818-04:002011-04-11T11:39:08.818-04:00The editorial staff at Reader's Digest is feed...The editorial staff at Reader's Digest is feeding you a line of crap.<br /><br />In fact, the statement "reverse diabetes" is NOT used throughout the healthcare and health-journalism communities as anonymous states. In fact, on October 29, 2009, the American Diabetes Association published a Consensus Statement entitled "How Do We Define A Cure for Diabetes" in it's journal Diabetes Care which stated: "Medically, cure may be define as restoration to good health, while remission is defined as abatement or disappearance of the signs and symptoms of a disease." It went on to state "Abnormal glucose metabolism leading to hyperglycemia defines the disease diabetes, yet hyperglycemia exists on a continuum and the diagnosis of the disease occurs at levels sufficiently high to be associated with the diabetes-specific complication retinopathy. Should the absence of diaebtes be defined as glucose values defined as within the normal ranges, sub-diabetic but not necessarily normal values, or the complete absence of underlying abnormal physiology such as insulin resistance or beta cell dysfunction or loss?" Essentially, the consensus stated that under no circumstances can diabetes be cured or eradicated, at best it can be described as having gone into remission.<br /><br />No one in the medical profession claims diabetes can be reversed, at best some forms of the disease can be put into remission, but the underlying disease continues to exist. Anonymous should do their homework before leaving a comment like this!Scott Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03286529314567223617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-50391528393398748322011-04-10T01:02:42.975-04:002011-04-10T01:02:42.975-04:00Good on you Kelly I am an Aussie and when I read t...Good on you Kelly I am an Aussie and when I read the words "Reverse Diabetes" I thought WTF although I have heard people say if you change your diet or lose weight you can get rid of diabetes which I know is a load of rubbish.<br /><br />I have Type 2 myself as does both my parents and a sister. My mother lost over 30 kilos and she still diabetic.<br /><br />Such terms as "Reverse Diabetes" is like slap in the face to those of use who have diabetes.Jo-Anne's Ramblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11418152399382818709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-67489026826355061262011-04-09T14:13:42.001-04:002011-04-09T14:13:42.001-04:00There is power in numbers! I sent Ms. Reynolds my...There is power in numbers! I sent Ms. Reynolds my own email expressing my frustration. Please send her an email too!! The more emails, the better. They need to understand that it's more than just a handful of outraged people. I am also going to start sending similar emails each time I see the term "diabetes" used so generically.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-70273946033816469132011-04-09T06:55:50.783-04:002011-04-09T06:55:50.783-04:00UHGHHHHHH! Seriously...enough already. Clearly t...UHGHHHHHH! Seriously...enough already. Clearly they have no clue and/or don't want to get a "clue" and/or don't care. They just want to sell...sell...sell.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00895126112651188056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-40976614697061280842011-04-09T05:28:51.702-04:002011-04-09T05:28:51.702-04:00I agree with both you and Scott. Who gives a rats ...I agree with both you and Scott. Who gives a rats ass if that's what everyone else is doing. And in the end, if they are wishing to serve all diabetics, DIABETICS know the fricken disease can't be reversed. So who in the hell is the publication for?<br />Keep up the good work Kelly.Renatahttp://www.thediabeticduo.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-10631238349651980322011-04-08T23:51:57.678-04:002011-04-08T23:51:57.678-04:00You are awesome! Seriously I wish I had a roll of ...You are awesome! Seriously I wish I had a roll of toilet paper for her to wipe the crap coming out of her mouth!<br /><br />So blessed to have you on our team K2!Alexis Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671634676455946839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-14250053614294757462011-04-08T22:59:48.707-04:002011-04-08T22:59:48.707-04:00@readersdigest Where in scientific peer reviewed j...@readersdigest Where in scientific peer reviewed journal articles has it been proven that humans can "reverse diabetes" w/diet & exercise?<br /><br />From @curet1diabetesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-59660832207081755332011-04-08T22:44:24.476-04:002011-04-08T22:44:24.476-04:00RD is certainly ridiculous. It's hard to get m...RD is certainly ridiculous. It's hard to get my head around all that is wrong, but when I do, they'll be hearing from me too. Ironically, how many people are going to be reading this drivel in their doctor's waiting rooms. Thanks for sharing, and thank you for working so hard to be heard on behalf of all of us with any type of D. Now I'm going to be sharing a piece of my mind with them!Jamie Naessenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11751922041019686353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-87648759323446653532011-04-08T22:41:02.135-04:002011-04-08T22:41:02.135-04:00Wow.
I've been SO out of the loop dealing wit...Wow.<br /><br />I've been SO out of the loop dealing with a neighborhood tragedy...OMGsh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!<br /><br />I'm stunned that a publication such as RD would KNOWINGLY perpetuate stereotypes and myths for their own gain. <br /><br />Makes you wonder if the content can be trusted. <br /><br />Wow. Speechless.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16704298016041843194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-80397170081618401722011-04-08T22:32:14.119-04:002011-04-08T22:32:14.119-04:00Oh my Hell... I'm so pissed. Not at all surp...Oh my Hell... I'm so pissed. Not at all surprised - but pissed. I will write a response once I calm down enough to not spout expletives.<br /><br />How bout I send a nice picture of my sweet little girl and say that thanks to them and all others like them who feel that the term "reverse diabetes" is an acceptable term in healthcare, my daughter may never benefit from a cure for this disease. Because shit like that seriously sets us back in our fundraising efforts. Who wants to give money to a cause if they think it could have been prevented or could be cured thru "natural remedies". So take a look at this little girl, RD. You tell her it's acceptable. Tell her you'd rather sell magazines that help her cure diabetes. Tell her the fingerpricks and the shots and pain is not your problem. Tell her you really don't care about HER future. <br /><br />Ugh... Thanks, Kelly! YOU rock and are one outstanding advocate! I am so glad ton have you in my corner.Hallie Addingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11331775099035220917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-47668714185257010742011-04-08T21:57:34.863-04:002011-04-08T21:57:34.863-04:00Thanks for doing and sharing all of this Kelly.
I...Thanks for doing and sharing all of this Kelly.<br /><br />I cannot believe her response. I'm shocked. They have NO clue. They use a word that gets attention, that's it. They are followers, they want readers = $.<br /><br />Same shit, different day.<br />Keep on keepin' on, it's what Diabetes Advocates do; fight the bullshit.Crystalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03920320645744084041noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-67974422479994254672011-04-08T21:35:43.047-04:002011-04-08T21:35:43.047-04:00So she (they) are aware of the point Kelly makes b...So she (they) are aware of the point Kelly makes but are saying that they are actively choosing to exaggerate by using the word "reverse" instead of say..."prevent" or "manage"...because it's more empowering to people? Or because it's eye grabbing? Or because the doctors you work with agree that diabetes is reversible? What is the truth? We'd like to know.Sysyhttp://thegirlsguidetodiabetes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-48763599874024211072011-04-08T21:27:38.981-04:002011-04-08T21:27:38.981-04:00Wow! She just doesn't get it!
"Lifest...Wow! She just doesn't get it! <br /><br />"Lifestyle choices have been proven by scientific research to be a large part of the remedy." <br /><br />What "remedy" is she referring to?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-18105678527247439692011-04-08T20:25:25.052-04:002011-04-08T20:25:25.052-04:00Dear Anonymous,
The "widely used throughout ...Dear Anonymous,<br /><br />The <i>"widely used throughout the healthcare and health-journalism communities"</i> comment really reminded me of defense that has been widely used. <br /><br />You know the old <i>"I was just following orders."</i> that is used when people are incapable of independent thought an don't have the stones to do that is right, only what is easy.<br /><br />I hope it serves you as well as it did for those at Nuerenburg.<br /><br />Scott Strange<br />scott@strangelydiabetic.comScott Strangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05631349520282171319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-30246303397341410182011-04-08T20:22:49.778-04:002011-04-08T20:22:49.778-04:00Hi Karen,
I recently was informed that you and RD...Hi Karen, <br />I recently was informed that you and RD believe that Reverse Diabetes has helped many of your readers. This may be so, but only to a small minority. The myths and vast amounts of misinformation that is available to the public is infuriating! <br /> <br />My daughter has Type 1 diabetes, and my grandmother has type two diabetes. Either way, "Reverse Diabetes" does not help either one of them. Type 1 and 2 ARE NOT REVERSABLE, nor are they PREVENTABLE (type 2 diabetics can choose healthier choices, yes but they are still a diabetic)!!!! Both my daughter and grandmother are not obese, nor is she lazy... however they have the diabetes curse. <br /> <br />Every day they have to check their blood glucose my daughter sometimes over 6 times in one day, and will live with this every day of her life. or until JDRF finds a cure. <br /> <br />Its publications like yours that inhibits... not HELP the public become educated. Infact, you are only publishing half truths! Its unbelievable.<br /> <br />I have always been a RD fan, but you can count me out. <br /> <br />I refuse to support a publication that publishes half truths. <br /> <br />Sincerely,<br />Kristina M. EllisBryenna Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07128558169387027548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-92027532894213453242011-04-08T19:20:20.449-04:002011-04-08T19:20:20.449-04:00You are so diplomatic Kelly! My response to Reade...You are so diplomatic Kelly! My response to Reader's Digest is more along the lines of go f@*k yourself. Keep up your GREAT work.Saramyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792951871541146699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-2678989870162261752011-04-08T18:43:40.127-04:002011-04-08T18:43:40.127-04:00I'm pissed!! this is ridiculous and I'm ge...I'm pissed!! this is ridiculous and I'm getting my writing cap on as soon as these children are gone to bed!!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233907890324278905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-10994105307710204942011-04-08T18:25:30.870-04:002011-04-08T18:25:30.870-04:00Crack is also "widely used" but that doe...Crack is also "widely used" but that doesn't mean that it should be.Pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08556301372427216486noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9175362385039466640.post-45007686737662665842011-04-08T17:41:07.307-04:002011-04-08T17:41:07.307-04:00go kelly go! and thanks for including karen's ...go kelly go! and thanks for including karen's contact info! she'll be hearing from me as well!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389672426152872555noreply@blogger.com