Oldvatr
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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Or a Hi 5 button?Wish there was a yes, yes and yes! button
Many come back whether they have fallen of the wagon (like me), the wagon isn't working for them any more or they develop other conditions/ complications and are welcomed with open arms.
One problem I see with this forum is that it is very easy to look at it with blinkered vision. I have to keep reminding myself that we have a minority interest group here, and are not representative of the wider population, or even the Diabetes population. We know from our own experiences what works for us, but there are others who have differing views who equally feel their approach is best.
I am thinking of WFPB followers of Michael Greger, who post here on occasions and suffer stiff opposition from us at times. I think it is their zeal and pontificating assertions that they make that causes this reaction, but there are times when followers of LCHF or a similar LC diet show inordinate praise for the methodology. I am as guilty of this myself hence the need to keep reminding myself. I do try to be the Devil's Advocate at times, and argue against my own views. I never lose an argument this way, but it does provoke discussion.
It is important when posting to bear in mind that it puts people off when reading an overstated mantra that has little evidence to back it up. Thankfully this site allows us to post reports and studies to give some science backing, and not rely on press or blogger articles in mags. I had difficulty on That Other Forum posting this type of info, and was Modded off the site on numerous occasions. It made me realize how unique this site is, and it has worked well for me.
On a positive note: today I am a Happy Bunny! A friend I meet very occasionally was large but non diabetic, but was aware of the risk she faced for T2D. So we discussed my journey into LCHF territory, and today she told me she had been DX'ed T2D, but was already using the LCHF diet to control it. On top of that my OH told me thst she has lost 3 stones by following my diet (She has little choice in that now I do the cooking and the hunter gathering and the washing up). So my earlier comment in this thread that it is difficult to get people interested: even if they have a need for assistance they will not necessarily acknowledge or ask for any help was thankfully an oversimplification on my part. We can get things changed, but miracles take a bit longer.