Readers React: Chiropractors who sell ‘cures’ for diabetes

To the editor: I think David Lazarus shows some intestinal fortitude in writing this column, given that his employer (The Times) is deriving advertising revenue from one of the very advertisements Lazarus cites. (“A cure for diabetes? Don’t look to chiropractors, state says,” Column, Sept. 15)

I direct readers’ attention to an ad in the front section of the same edition as Lazarus’ column that offers a “free gourmet dinner” to those who attend a chiropractor’s pitch for treating diabetes.

Lazarus is doing the right thing in exposing these scams, even if it means biting the hand that feeds him. Is The Times doing likewise by accepting this ad for publication? Not so much.

Jon Rowe, Costa Mesa

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To the editor: I am a doctor of chiropractic and have been for more than 20 years. I provide personalized, one-on-one care to my patients.

When I see the ads Lazarus is referring to in your newspaper placed by other chiropractors, it makes me grieve for my profession.

Chris A. Johnson, Santa Monica

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