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Thank you all for your replies, it’s reassuring to know there’s support here as this is uncharted waters for me! I’ve decided to go with the sukkarto 500mg twice a day which is what the GP wanted me to start in although diabetic nurse said start on 1 x 500mg per day to start. Desperate to get bg...

Well done. My HB1AC was 80 so could you share how you brought it down please? How long did it take? Were you taking meds? Diet and lifestyle changes? Any advice you can share would be welcome? Thanks.

Hi Guzzler, thanks for your reply. After reading here I had thought my numbers were in the high range but didn’t appreciate it was so dangerous! I started low carb, have been for about a week now which is how I’ve come down from 20’s to lowest being 16.8. I’ve just downloaded an app to count...

Oh dear I’ve just started 500mg dose today. Been told to build up to 200mg over the coming month. How does this impact your work life? I need to travel a lot for work & I’m really worried. Delayed starting them because of work!!

Hi, I was here in 2013 and managed to reverse my type 2 following the Newcastle diet and running. I lost my way and have relapsed in a grand scale. Latest HB1AC was 80, and meter testing has been around 23mmol/l with one day reading 31mmol/l. I’ve been low carb for a week now and down to...

Hi Murph I remember you doing this last time around as I was doing it too then, Like you, I let things slip, I've gained 24lbs back and my bs has gone through the roof. Wondered if you were still doing this now? Or how you got on?

Thanks for getting back to me so quickly Murph. Looks like using water has done the trick, I'll start that tomorrow as I've had today's quota! I don't blame you for stopping this before your holidays, I'm sure it feels fantastic for you to drop into the next 'stone' zone, well done, you...

Hi murph, it helps for me to read your posts as I am currently stuck the same way as you are, with weight remaining the same give or take a pound or two, and CBC reading increasing. I've increased my exercise routine but that's having no effect. In total, since starting this 5 weeks and 4 days...

Mongoose that's amazing, well done!!! Cara, how are you doing? Murph, how are you doing! Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi Cara, I've fluctuated quite a bit due to some setbacks where I didn't stick rigidly to the plan, and also my bathroom sclaes had to be repalced and the new set weighed me in at 3lbs heavier on the same day as the previous ones had done. I'm on my last day of week 4 today, my weight started at...

Hi Murph, my weight has stalled also, and my bg went up although only slightly so we're still on a similar journey. I saw my GP on Tuesday, she still insists this won't work although she was impressed with my determination and weight loss so far. I'm not on medication so can't advise on that...

Hi murph, you really are doing well. Due to my lack of will power I've still remained the same weight this week I haven't checked my bg as I'm out of strips, but I had a dream last night that it had gone right up so I'm going to Boots when it opens at 11.00am. I intend to go for a run, I'm...

I'm relieved to read that I'm not the only weak willed soul on here! My bathroom scales died and so I've had to go and buy a new set and they read about three pounds heavier than the old ones, so I've lost track of my weight loss, that has inspired to get my act together and get back on track...

Hi murph I wasn't taking any medication as I had only recently been diagnosed, three days before I started this diet. I've read your update and we do seem to be on the same path, although you seem to be doing a lot better than me. I'm at the end of week two today, and I've struggled for the last...

Hi Whompa, that's exactly how I'm feeling. I was diagnosed just under 2 weeks ago as T2. I immediately took up the Newcastle diet and have managed within a week to get my fasting BG to 4.7!!! I keep thinking the GP must have misdiagnosed but he did call me back three times for the FBG & my...

Hi Murph, I started this diet the day before you, Friday 16th August. I started at 164lbs and bloods 7.4. My weight loss fluctuated like yours last week & I found I'd gained a pound on Thursday I think it was. It's since come down again and my total first week weight loss was 5lb total, but the...

Hi, this is my first post on this forum as I was only diagnosed last week. I had anticipated my GP's diagnosis and therefore I had already read of the Newcastle Diet, so I knew I was going to give it a go. I started last Friday, so now on day 6. My fasting BG at the start was 7.4, weight 164lbs...