Your referrals are much appreciated...

I want to thank you for wanting to refer family, friends and other loved ones to me. I want you to know how serious I take your trust in me and how much I appreciate your efforts.

Please don't be offended if loved ones do not take action on your referral. Not everyone is ready to take the steps required for their health and fitness. Many people stay in a constant state of denial. Hoping that the condition will somehow magically disappear or take care of itself.

Others don't take action because they don't believe in "...that holistic hippie stuff...". No matter what you do to try to convince them they simply will refuse to believe this could work. And, that's ok.

There are a few that I can't really help. I want you to know that although I appreciate the referrals they simply are beyond my expertise. They include the following:

     People who are already on insulin (unless doctor referred)
     People who have been diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes
     People who drink alcohol including social drinkers
     People who use recreational (illegal) drugs
     People chew tobacco
     People who are smokers (including pipes)
     People who can not give up coffee or other caffinated drinks
     People who have mental disorders such as chronic depression
     People who have suffered neurological discorders such as C.P.
     People who jump from one fad diet to another
     People who are bulimic or anorexia
     People who are in nursing homes
     People who only believe medication to help them

Please, don't share your meal plans with your loved ones. Your Diabetic Weight Management plan was specifically created for your specific health problems and goals. They won't work for your loved ones. Your heart is in the right place but the results may worsen their condition. Remember, there are other factors to account for such as age, lifestyle, health and mental state.

Thank you in advance for your referral.

Respectfully yours,

Leonard Manion B.S., M.A., C.S.N, C.P.T.
Holistic Health Practitioner

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