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I changed channels and found the Truth about Carbs halfway through last week. I immediately phoned him and told him to watch it, but he didn't! I thought it was good, certainly heading in the right direction. Unfortunately we can't get iplayer here so that was a missed opportunity.

I suppose the medical authorities won't change their attitude whilst big pharma are behind them...………… My friend's GP is one of the highest paid in Ireland. Paid by the government for every appointment with patients who have a medical card. Unfortunately money talks.

Unfortunately he reads too much in the press about how the internet can be bad in terms of giving the wrong advice. We all know that, but also know where to look for the right advice. When my GP told me I was prediabetic, she also told me to avoid things like ready made pasta sauces, make fresh...

I agree, it is a very low carb diet, but he's not eating anything to replace the carbs. That can't be healthy and he is still very overweight. Also the Metformin causes terrible bowel problems which adds to his not wanting to eat.

I have seen Ivor Cummins videos on the diet doctor and enjoyed them. I will buy the book and hope to get Alan interested enough to read it. Fingers crossed!

Rachox, thanks for your reply. I have tried to persuade him to keep a record of food and test his blood before and after eating. To try and establish just what affects his levels. It's like talking to the wall! As for low carbing, he's on low everything at present! I'm sure he's having so much...

PenguinMum, yes we are in the Republic. "Hit and Miss" is putting it mildly, I say it's a joke! The forum won't allow me to post a link to Diabetes dot ie, but on their food group page for type 2, it clearly says "starchy carbohydrates should form the basis of every meal". And fat is really...

I have a good friend who was diagnosed in Spain 13 years ago. Basically told nothing, just "don't eat sweets and cakes"!! He returned to Ireland a couple of years later, was put on Metformin and given no further instructions. Not even a blood sugar monitor! He has a monitor now, but no knowledge...