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Newcastle University Diet

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Hi Ellowyne,
Read the papers online, the diet sheets, etc & speak to your practice nurse.
I'm 4 weeks in now & (for me) it's a safe way to really shed some pounds.

I don't know about the medication it's suitable for, so check with the professionals.
 
ando said:
Hi Ellowyne,
Read the papers online, the diet sheets, etc & speak to your practice nurse.
I'm 4 weeks in now & (for me) it's a safe way to really shed some pounds.

I don't know about the medication it's suitable for, so check with the professionals.
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Thank you!...Can I ask where I would find the diet sheets and papers to read please?...I am due to see my Dr next week, I am confident that she will approve for me to give this a try...I really have little else options left and, as I mentioned, I know this is not the ideal way to lose weight, but I do feel like my weight is too much to bear and I want to just shift some weight fast!....Then, I will gradually go back to a more healthy diet 🙂

Thank you again, please let me know where to read up on this....Take care, Ellowyne xXx
 
I Found the link to Study!....Thank you! 🙂
 
Good luck, Ellowyne - I hope it works for you.

What exactly is the diet they followed? Any links to that, please?
 
Easiest thing is to read my blog.
I saw the nurse yesterday, 24 days in and 2 stone lost...
 
ando said:
Easiest thing is to read my blog.
I saw the nurse yesterday, 24 days in and 2 stone lost...
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I've Just been reading you great Blog!....Really gives me motivation to try this! Thank you Ando, I look forward to reading more! Ellowyne x
 
Update on the Diet...
Just updated the blog...
6.5 weeks into the NU Diet, all readings are normal, metformin reduced to one now stopped on doctors instruction, 1.5 weeks to go.
Cholesterol, sugars, liver function etc all normal, need to go back in 3 months for a full blood test again.
45lb lost so far (in 45 days).
 
ando said:
Update on the Diet...
Just updated the blog...
6.5 weeks into the NU Diet, all readings are normal, metformin reduced to one now stopped on doctors instruction, 1.5 weeks to go.
Cholesterol, sugars, liver function etc all normal, need to go back in 3 months for a full blood test again.
45lb lost so far (in 45 days).
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I was just wondering how you were getting on ando, well done on all you have achieved, that must take some serious willpower! 🙂 Good luck for the remainder of the diet and hope you get some good numbers in 3 months - keep us updated! 🙂
 
Well done you!!

I'd just like to ask what you see as the essential thing about this diet. Is it simply the 800 calories?

And do you do regular exercise?
 
Yes, stick to the Optifast x 3 times a day and 250ml of home made veg soup a day basically, some light exercise but you won't have energy for any more!
All looking good, been off meds for just over a week, daily blood sugars consistently '5' so happy.
I can end this at the weekend so I'm looking forward to a little toast and eggs (and all other 'real' food) - in moderation of course.
 
ando said:
Yes, stick to the Optifast x 3 times a day and 250ml of home made veg soup a day basically, some light exercise but you won't have energy for any more!
All looking good, been off meds for just over a week, daily blood sugars consistently '5' so happy.
I can end this at the weekend so I'm looking forward to a little toast and eggs (and all other 'real' food) - in moderation of course.
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I'll be interested to hear if/how the toast affects you ando. Enjoy it, you've certainly earned it! 🙂
 
Well done.

I think I am going to have to intensify the D&E program, as this metformin is making me feel awful. I can't stay on it.
 
Northerner said:
I'll be interested to hear if/how the toast affects you ando. Enjoy it, you've certainly earned it! 🙂
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All good thanks.

I've had a low carb/low calorie diet for the last few days now...
Sticking to 1500 calories/190g carb per day to see how it goes. Blood sugar for the last ten days has remained '5', so looking good.
 
The thing for me is that I just haven't lost any weight, despite lots of exercise and a calorie-restricted diet. So without losing any fat from my middle I can't really expect to improve my glucose level. I am definitely not fat, but I do have a bit extra around the middle.

Must try harder!
 
Just in case anyone is considering this diet as an option, Optislim have an offer on of buy one get one free on their website at the moment.

Just had my latest review and my HB1 is 6.2
 
smithgareth said:
Just in case anyone is considering this diet as an option, Optislim have an offer on of buy one get one free on their website at the moment.

Just had my latest review and my HB1 is 6.2
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Great news.
And to add my bit... I took SG's advice and went for Optislim and found it really good - delivered no problem, and tasted great. Give it a go!
 
An update to my posts above...

It's now over three months since I finished the diet, had my 3 month test and all normal, so I've gone from having type 2 and being on Metformin to no meds, lost 4 stone and just eating healthy normal diet.

I'm happy, nurse happy, woo - and also - hoo!

Anyone reading this and considering it--- GIVE IT A GO!
 
ando said:
An update to my posts above...

It's now over three months since I finished the diet, had my 3 month test and all normal, so I've gone from having type 2 and being on Metformin to no meds, lost 4 stone and just eating healthy normal diet.

I'm happy, nurse happy, woo - and also - hoo!

Anyone reading this and considering it--- GIVE IT A GO!
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That's terrific news Ando, well done! 🙂 Remember, it's not a cure, so keep up the good work and stay healthy! 🙂
 
Good news you 2 ! It is nice to read some possitive stuff. 🙂🙂🙂
 
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