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Keep on testing! When I was first diagnosed I asked the practice nurse about getting a testing kit, and she said they didn't give them out as 'people got too obsessed with testing their blood'! If I had been given a kit in the first place and proper advice about diet (not healthy plate) I may...

Thanks so much, I will definitely keep on updating. It's so heartening to get this feedback as I'm doing this on my own

Thank you!

Thanks so much for the positive feedback! I won't lie, it has been hard going and a struggle at times, but worth it in the long run. I hope your mother finds something that suits her. Best wishes, Pav

Hi all, just wanted to update on my progress. I've been doing the Newcastle diet for three months now, although to be perfectly honest, I haven't stuck to it religiously. However, I got weighed on Wednesday and have lost just over 3 stone. I knew I had lost quite a bit as I've gone down a...

Keep at it, at least its lower than this morning. Your bg is not going to drop dramatically, so be patient

Just wanted to repost this from another thread

This is my point exactly. If anyone wants bariatric surgery that's fine, but if you have issues around food, no surgery in the world will solve that. I think from what @akindrat18 has said, he has issues with overeating and only a psychological approach will help.

at least it's a start, but remember lchf isn't about starving yourself, its about making the right choices. Don't go to work hungry where you'll be tempted to eat unhealthy things. You've done it before, so stick with it. When you see your bgs coming down you'll see its worth it

Hi @cdpm you might find this of interest https://www.diabetes.co.uk/keto/ketogenic-diet-and-mental-health.html

It is very difficult and I do sympathise greatly with you @cdpm I also understand where you're coming from @neithskye. I also tried lchf (50g ) for 18 months with an 1800 cal count and actually gained weight which was very disheartening and I gave up. During that time my hba1c halved, my bp...

Precisely

I still think you are mistaking surgery as a 'cure all', it won't stop you eating bread and fry-ups! Whatever you chose to do I wish you the best of luck

I would definitely concur with this from my own personal experience. I noticed a significant improvement in my mood, sleep pattern and quality of sleep, and energy levels when doing low carb. I completely agree with an holistic approach to improving wellbeing

That's a very interesting point. There is definitely a strong link between mental and physical health, but difficult to say what comes first? I think they all work in tandem tbh so all the more reason to look after our mental health as well as physical

oh that's a shame, I wonder if its the way I've uploaded it? Ill give it another go

Well done, you are fortunate that you don't have any psychological issues around food but many people do. You may find this study of some interest. And yes, I do know many people whose problems are grounded in emotional responses, having worked in mental health for over 34 years. If you want...

Four years for completion of treatment - patients would usually begin losing weight straight away. I think the point is that obesity is not just about diet, there are a lot of psychological and behavioural factors in place which take time to work through. What happened then?

The Specialist Weight Management Programmes were very effective. It entailed a multidisciplinary approach and the patient was seen by a dietician, psychologist and activity coordinator. The research showed that most patients took four years to change patterns and lose weight; unfortunately in...

Thanks for the article. In my view, there is still the emphasis on individuals being blamed for being overweight and the wider context of why people overeat continues to be ignored. The NHS specialist weight management programmes were good but most of them stopped due to funding issues - the...