I don't think my doctor would have picked Atkins for me but said he knew many "diabetic" diets were very similiar. He asked how many calories a day I was getting on Atkins so I think he leans to calorie counting, but then I don't think he has had to experience calorie counting himself! LOL I am glad he focuses on success rather than "doing it his way". I think he is still in shock that I fussed about the new medicine he prescribed that caused me to gain 10 lbs. I told him he was not treating me fair at all and I didn't need any more obstacles.