Rachel's Doctor


Okay, I'm referring to the episode that dealt with Rachel's weight and everybody was terrified that she was going to develop diabetes. Yes, it's a concern, yes weight problems are more common in people with Down Syndrome, but seriously?! I felt like they were just trying to scare her into a healthier lifestyle. I understand that she has an intellectual disability, but that's no reason to use blatant scare tactics in order to help her. I'm hoping at least some of it was editing because I think they overdid it.

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I didn't see anything wrong with how her doctor told her. Fact is diabetes is a serious thing, it can kill people, if I remember correctly its what killed her grandma (dad's mom). If "scaring" her is what makes her realize that she may end up with it, if she doesn't change her eating habits then I think it was the right choice.

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