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the 8-week blood sugar diet Dr Michael Mosley
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I have recently read the book and the science and the evidence seem to stack up. It flies in the face of what the NHS prescribe, where one size fits all advice and pills galore seems to be their solution. In a hurried telephone appointment with my diabetic nurse, I mentioned my future goal was to manage my type 2 without medication. She basically scoffed and said I would be on them for the rest of my life. Very inspiring I thought. Dr Mosleys book has given me added understanding of my condition and what to do about it. I understand it might not be for everyone but it's an option. Would like to hear what fellow posters think.
As posted I am delighted with the results have lost over 2 stone and I am completely of medication. My blood pressure is normal, my hart rate has dropped by 5 beats / min to around 54 - 55 ( with the exercise recommended in the book) and my cholesterol has halved. To sum up I feel great.
bilbie
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well done 🙂
Do you mind if I ask what is the suggested maintenance way of eating, percent of carbs, proteins and fats?
My understanding of it is that it is the Dr.Taylor's Newcastle Uni diet, but with real food.
Newcastle diet aims in 8+ weeks to mimic the rate of ~70% remission, for surgery T2
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/research/diabetes/
Newcastle diet Lectures
http://www.fend-lectures.org/index.php?menu=view&id=94
http://www.ncl.ac.uk/events/public-lectures/item.php?roy-taylor-diabetes
Hi William, my experience was the opposite. My doctor was very supportive and my diabetic nurse was amazed and delighted when she received my first test results back.
Hi bilbie, I could not find any information with regards to a follow on diet so I have decided to stick to my change in life style until I reach my target weight (4.6 lbs to go) then I will stay with the diet but introduce some of the things I miss (in moderation) but continually check my weight and bloods.
bilbie
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Have a look at the low carb high fats way of eating for after your diet. The danger is that you go back to the carbs, old way of eating. Your Blood glucose and weight will be a good guide to how you are going. Also the liver function blood tests, that can show early fatty liver.
This is not an exact science but if you don't exercise & eat too much I have a good idea what is going to happen
What excellent news that Michael's book worked for you. I too have the book and do some of his recipes. I cannot go on his diet though as my BMI is too low.
I was astounded when I was first told I had a problem (hba1c 42 in April). GP ran a test following an alert from researchers for whom I was taking part in medical research. It is now 43 despite my cutting the carbs. Oh well, will have to keep trying. Fasting blood glucose was 5.4 2 1/2 years ago so came as a bit of a shock. Seeing GP again at end of week.
I was also amazed after I came on here and found out that it is not just sugar but also carbs that cause the problem. I did not realise how much I was actually consuming until I added it up - going to lunch on weekends if we were out somewhere - lattes and jacket potatoes (huge ones). Snacking on dried fruit at night! Eating 6-7 pieces of fruit a day (GP told me to cut to 2-3 max as that was too much).
Think if I had not read the books and obtained advice on this Forum I would probably be worse off now than 43.
I was astounded when I was first told I had a problem (hba1c 42 in April). GP ran a test following an alert from researchers for whom I was taking part in medical research. It is now 43 despite my cutting the carbs. Oh well, will have to keep trying. Fasting blood glucose was 5.4 2 1/2 years ago so came as a bit of a shock. Seeing GP again at end of week.
I was also amazed after I came on here and found out that it is not just sugar but also carbs that cause the problem. I did not realise how much I was actually consuming until I added it up - going to lunch on weekends if we were out somewhere - lattes and jacket potatoes (huge ones). Snacking on dried fruit at night! Eating 6-7 pieces of fruit a day (GP told me to cut to 2-3 max as that was too much).
Think if I had not read the books and obtained advice on this Forum I would probably be worse off now than 43.
Wirrallass
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Hi John. Very well done for your hard efforts. It's cathartic isn't it to see your weight drop. I too have bought Dr Michael Moseleys book ...the 8wk blood sugar diet. Can't wait to start reading it. Keep up the good work. Take care
Mahesh
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Hello all,
I like the logic in this book and having seen many of Dr Mosley's TV documentaries he seems the reliable sort. So I am two weeks into having 800 cals a day. It's hard and I keep a log of what I eat, the calorie count, blood level readings and exercise. My readings have adjusted to around 5.3. Big smile and a great motivator. However I have had a few hypos and wonder if the Dr recommends 800 cals a day then would this diet also suppress hypos? Because when I have had the hypos then I need a sugar intake and that screws up by calorie intake! Any thoughts anyone please?
I like the logic in this book and having seen many of Dr Mosley's TV documentaries he seems the reliable sort. So I am two weeks into having 800 cals a day. It's hard and I keep a log of what I eat, the calorie count, blood level readings and exercise. My readings have adjusted to around 5.3. Big smile and a great motivator. However I have had a few hypos and wonder if the Dr recommends 800 cals a day then would this diet also suppress hypos? Because when I have had the hypos then I need a sugar intake and that screws up by calorie intake! Any thoughts anyone please?
Robin
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It's the repaglinide that will probably be causing the hypos, as it stimulates the pancreas to produce more insulin all the time, not just in response to food. However, you should discuss this and the diet with your health care practitioner, before you carry on.
Steff
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Excellent just spotted this thread
Gives me even more of an incentive now to read up more on mr mosely as my DSN mentioned him at my last diabetic review. I've skimmed over a few paragraphs and it didn't seem you suit me but I may refer back to it now I've seen this.
Worth a shot
Gives me even more of an incentive now to read up more on mr mosely as my DSN mentioned him at my last diabetic review. I've skimmed over a few paragraphs and it didn't seem you suit me but I may refer back to it now I've seen this.
Worth a shot
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