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Explore the impact of physicians' decisions on patient health and the importance of questioning existing ideas and considering all evidence. Discover how one man's discovery revolutionized diabetes control and examine the flaws in the treatment philosophy. Highlight the significance of communicating uncertainty in medicine and science.
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- Treating diabetes with a focus on diet, specifically reducing carbohydrates and increasing fat intake, can be more effective than relying solely on insulin therapy.
- In the field of diabetes, considering conflicting evidence and acknowledging limitations in current knowledge can lead to improved patient outcomes and treatment approaches.
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The Unknown Unknowns in Diabetes Treatment
Before the discovery of insulin, patients with Type 2 diabetes could live longer by avoiding carbohydrate-rich foods. However, when insulin therapy was introduced, doctors believed that allowing patients to eat what they want and covering it with insulin was the best approach. This assumption led to long-term complications and health problems. If doctors had acknowledged what they didn't know and considered alternative approaches, they could have improved patient outcomes.
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