Exploring the impact of physicians' decisions on patient health, this chapter delves into the history and treatment of diabetes. It emphasizes the significance of acknowledging unknowns in the medical field and their influence on treatment decisions.
In "Rethinking Diabetes: What Science Reveals About Diet, Insulin, and Successful Treatments," science journalist Gary Taubes argues that when it comes to treating diabetes, a disease that one in five Americans struggles with, we need to focus on diet—particularly, fewer carbohydrates and more fat — over a reliance on insulin