Recent Content by RussK

Of course I will! I feel like a new man and it has given me a renewed spark. I will come back to the thread on Monday and let everyone know some the things I did. Thanks for the kind wishes.

Got great advice from my new specialist (if you are not making the progress you expected, why not try to get referred to a different trust/specialist). Took it and acted upon it. I have lost 90lbs so far (BMI down to 22.4), am in remission and eating well and getting fitter. I start an MSc in...

Hi - that is the crux of the books' message. There is no one-size-fits-all. we are all different; our DNA is just so diverse. I would urge you to buy the books and take a look. I think that you will be pleasantly surprised by what you read. Good luck - Russ

No - not necessarily. I still eat carbs but only those that I know will not spike my BGL. That is the essence of Dr Elinav's research (supported by Dr Li), in papers and his book. I eat bread but only wholemeal bread that is seeded. If I eat just wholemeal, then my BGL rises. I eat lots of veg...

Hi HSSS - I took stock of what I was eating. I did some research because I felt that I was not getting good advice or support from the initial hospital. I took the initiative to go and find an alternative and the new hospital and consultant I am under, has changed my life. She if far more...

Hi everyone - I have managed to change my life with some great support. I now understand how important this is to managing diabetes and how serious a disease this actually is and it has changed my life profoundly. I decided to take positive action having read about Professor Taylor's research...