I have today had my first 3 month Hb test results and it has dropped from 70 to 44, so I've been told not to bother with these drugs. Its been a struggle but I'm told the major reason for the fall is the reduction in weight. I'm not convinced but I have contacted the Genesis project about the effects of the high fat diet on breast cancer. It seems there is no information on the long term effects of saturated fat on diabetes and the gut flora will change to produce more cancerous effects but again, no certainty.Its wiser therefore to follow the Mediteranean diet.So I think now to lose a bit more weight, stick to the diet, keep walking and try to get more veg instead of cream and cheese,over a long period.And hopefully that's the end to it.