I have had Type 1 Diabetes for many years (54) without any compli...

The answer . . . .the drs. and the drug co's have a HUGE racket going on with the anti-cholesterol drug. .. . . big $$ . . while people are suffer. Sounds like you need to find a new dr. . . there are naturopath drs. who don't push drugs.

get another doctor and report this one to the authorities

or else, just fill the perscription and throw the pills down the sink drain. he doesn't watch you everyday, does he?

Frantee, I am going to discuss your situation with some medical professional friends of mine. If things are happening exactly as you described, a physician witholding life saving medicines from a patient unless they take take lipitor, then I see a criminal act.

I agree with propsguy above. For right now, accept the lipitor prescription in order to revieve your insulin, and don't swallow the lipitor if you don't want to. In the meantime, search out a new doctor.

Take a tiny recorder with you when you see this doctor again. Tuck it in your jacket pocket and leave it on during the whole appointment. Tell him again how much you want to stop the lipitor. Record him withholding insulin unless you take lipitor...

Then send a copy to television news media...

I would not visit this physician again without a corroborating witness along. You may also wish to access sites that would help you compile information reinforcing your not taking lipitor; dr. duane graveline's site: www.spacedoc.net is a great one. Also agree with finding another physician.discuss with your pharmacist the need for insulin and your doc's refusal to give you a prescription without you taking lipitor which is greatly adversely affecting you. I think it is illegal to refuse life saving medication--do you lnow a friendly lawyer? you could also go to the emergency room and report lack of insulin because you doc refuses to give you a prescription because you can no longer take lipitor....I think they are obligated to give you the insulin.