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<blockquote data-quote="Mr Whippy" data-source="post: 410506" data-attributes="member: 28538"><p>I have been following the 5:2 fast diet since viewing the Horzon programme about a year ago.</p><p></p><p>I have lost about 1 stone so far, and am continuing to lose weight although at a much slower rate than most people who are doing it. </p><p></p><p>I am following it mainly for the other health benefits, but I view any weight reduction as a bonus. </p><p></p><p>My last A1c has come down from 68 to 62 but I think this is more a case of recent insulin pump adjustments than anything else, However my most recent blood fats results were described as "<em>could not be better</em>" by my consultant, and my blood pressure has also fallen.</p><p></p><p>After the first few weeks on the diet I had to make approx 20% reduction in my basal insulin as my insulin sensitivity had obviously improved. I have also had to lower my bolus ratios slightly.</p><p></p><p>I feel good on it, and find it pretty easy to stick to. I normally "fast" on Mondays & Thursdays, and allow myself 500 calories on those days. The diet says a bloke is allowed 600 calories, but I like to keep a few in reserve, especially as if I have a hypo, a sugary drink to fix it would add around another 50 cals.</p><p></p><p>Dave.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mr Whippy, post: 410506, member: 28538"] I have been following the 5:2 fast diet since viewing the Horzon programme about a year ago. I have lost about 1 stone so far, and am continuing to lose weight although at a much slower rate than most people who are doing it. I am following it mainly for the other health benefits, but I view any weight reduction as a bonus. My last A1c has come down from 68 to 62 but I think this is more a case of recent insulin pump adjustments than anything else, However my most recent blood fats results were described as "[i]could not be better[/i]" by my consultant, and my blood pressure has also fallen. After the first few weeks on the diet I had to make approx 20% reduction in my basal insulin as my insulin sensitivity had obviously improved. I have also had to lower my bolus ratios slightly. I feel good on it, and find it pretty easy to stick to. I normally "fast" on Mondays & Thursdays, and allow myself 500 calories on those days. The diet says a bloke is allowed 600 calories, but I like to keep a few in reserve, especially as if I have a hypo, a sugary drink to fix it would add around another 50 cals. Dave. [/QUOTE]
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