Recent Content by KeithAnd

Hi all, I'd shared my story and progress in the 'newly diagnosed' thread here and a few have said I should share here too. I'll not go into all the detail/background but have shared the link to my story. Basically, diagnosed just before Christmas 2022 with an HbA1c of 98. Spent a few weeks...

Thanks, much appreciated. It definitely helps motivation to have a forum like this (not to mention all the advice), so thank you to everyone for the support. I'll get something in that 'success stories" at some point.....just not wanting to tempt fate too early. Basically, I did the shakes/salad...

Just a quick update on my Newcastle Diet journey which started in December 2022 with an HbA1c of 98. HbA1c was down to 44 by March 2023 and mid 30s by June 2023. Around 15 months in now and managed to keep the weight loss steady for the last 12 months, having lost 36kg in total. Last weeks...

Hi @Pipp, yes, definitely following the low carb path. I feel very fortunate and very grateful that I've been able to read, research and learn from some of the studies carried out by early pioneers (like yourself). The general NHS 'plate' is far from ideal and I'm generally following the advice...

Many thanks both. Personally, I found the first 8 weeks more difficult than the last 3 months or so but agree very low calorie is definitely not the way to go long term. I followed the first 8 weeks with the doctors support and also attended an NHS X-Pert Diabetes course over 6 weeks to ensure...

Just a quick update, nearly 6 months in. HbA1C is now 35, so really pleased with the journey so far, considering it was 98 in December.

Hi all, starting to replace shakes with more ‘real’ food now and generally trying to eat a better diet. HbA1c was 98 in mid December and is now 44 so still work to do but pleased with the results.

Quick update as into the last week of 8 on the Newcastle Diet of shakes, salad and veg. Tomato soup has been a staple and plenty salad, stir fry veg, asparagus and broccoli to help things move along! 21kg lost so far but I’m well aware I’m moving into step 2 and 3, so looking forward to the...

Quick update. Around 6 weeks from diagnosis with the first 2 weeks eating a low calorie food diet and then the last 4 weeks following the Newcastle Diet. Booked in to get my HbA1c checked in February. The nurse said this may be too soon, so they’re checking again in March. The nurses I see...

Agree with everything you say. I think that's the reason the 3 step approach was developed following the initial trials on the shakes. I should have been clearer and said I am following the ND Programme and not just the diet. I'm definitely not planning to remain on the shakes.

Just a quick update on day #15. Had the appointment with the nurse yesterday to discuss which medication I would be on (Statins and Metformin were mentioned 2 weeks ago). Weigh in showed a 10kg loss and BP down to normal. Had a healthy discussion on the ND and the nurse was very supportive and...

That’s great, thanks for that. I’ll definitely check it out [emoji106]

Day 11 today and seem to be doing ok, thank you. I've got my appointment with the diabetic nurse on Monday, so that will be day 14 and I'm hoping she will support me as much as everyone on this forum is. I'll pop an update in here. Here's some of my learnings to-date: I'm finding the 3xshakes...

@ravensmitten No need at all to apologies, it's all very interesting and in some ways similar to my own story. I was only diagnosed mid December when probably at my 'peak' weight. Not for medical reasons but prior to lockdown I'd lost about 20kg but then steadily regained the weight again, so I...

Sounds like you’re off to a fantastic start and have all that experience behind you now. Go for it and best wishes [emoji106]