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    Looking for info on Doctor Pearson and Diabetes free diet

    Thank you all for your input. i agree that the Pearson approach is too good tp be true and that the reviews were shall we say fake. I will pursue a low card diet approach and will report back. I admit that I am a carb junkie...as drawn to bread ...
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    Looking for info on Doctor Pearson and Diabetes free diet

    Hi Came across this diet...am sceptical so looked on this forum for feedback and review...to date havent come across any discussion. I am sure that there has been some commentary just cant find it. If any kind person can point me to it i would be very greatful. Thanks By the way am T2 with...
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    starting newcastle diet on 2nd jan

    Hi I was one of the people who went on the diet towards the end of last year. I lost over 2 stone and my fasting BG fell to 5.2 ...from 7.1. I stooped metaformin for a while. But During the last 3 months my weight and BG crept up (+ 1 stone and BG 6.7)....but ti is soley due to pigging out on...
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Keep going Patch.......the Newcastle trial did include the use of salads / veg after each meal.........to increase the carb intake from 6000 to 800 calories per day. Dont fret about the weight .....it will happen and after all the BG in the short term in more important than the weight...are you...
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    Will YOU ask your Dr for the 600 cal diet

    Hi I am doing the diet, almost at 2 weeks into it. Sent the actual paper to my GP, he agreed for me to try it and then had blood test after one week. My Doctor is keeping an eye on me and am due to see him in 1 weeks time. I have to admit that that I ma not strictly following the diet in that...
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Great stuff Patch :lol:
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Sorry just to clarify...its my ramblings that are quasi science and voodoo..not Patch's
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Hi Just thought that I would share it with you that day 11 on the diet my Fasting BG is 5.2...on day 0 it was 7.5 ?????.....hmmm methinks its time to celebrate with a cup of tea (green) and some roasted tomatoes with chillie and olive oil..... Perhaps its unfair on Patch for me to keeep posting...
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Hi FYI I am down to 2 shakes per day...max (they are just too sweet)and have substituted for a salad or veg based meal./ home made veg soup. (all approved veg)..I take milk thistle, multi vitamins and omega 3 fish oil every day as well. I drink water or green tea.....BUT today had my first...
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Great stuff that you are getting support??? from your GP.........keep us posted
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Keep going....you will lose it............
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Bowell Good luck and keep us up to date.....how many of us nutters are out there doing it.........? Just sat down after scoffing a big plate of stir fried veg...chillie, balsamic vinegar, fresh ripe tomatoes and hot peepers to give the basic sauce a kick....totally forgot its just veg... Good...
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Hi Sid and Patch and everyone else Thanks for the encouragement........... Yep understand that 11 is a very small sample size....but something seems to be going on, and yes it will be a lifetime thing.........But hope to prove that it works for me and then you :wink: My BG+2hrs was 5.9 today...
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Thanks Patch I have just returned form the diabetic nurse to have some blood tests...lets see what my fasting BG levels are. I will also start to measure +2 hrs post food. I have reduced my Met by 50% to 500mg pd and will see the doc at the end of the week for results and discussion. If my...
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    Will YOU ask your Dr for the 600 cal diet

    Hi Fazz Look for the thread Defatizing with Optislim by Patch....I think aside from Patch there are several of us on the Diet..... its interesting and seems to be doing something to our fasting BG...but it is early days.
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    Will YOU ask your Dr for the 600 cal diet

    Hi My view is that 800 calories per day is low not ultra low....and am ok to drive (after 6 days headache gone), my personal opinion is that if you have the veg in addition to the shakes as recommended and keep active..then should be ok...but check your BG levels and drink lots of water....above...
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    oh forgot to say have lost 13lbs during the last week , the hardest part of this regime is breakfast (the wife has toast that smell great)...however roasted some tomatoes for lunch...with a bit of oil oil and chillie powder and fresh herbs...yummm Of f to the docs tomorrow for Fast BG test.........
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Good posts v interesting. I have cut out tea and coffee for a while...as they load the system...which is trying to repair....am drinking green tea and "fluffy" teas eg lemon and ginger etc...which all supports the detox process (or so I have read)..also the ginger warms the old tum and helps...
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Well done Patch.....hmmm as to coming off the Med ...its your choice...I do understand the concerns .....but its your choice and good luck...but as for me..am a coward... I am starting to reduce the doseage (not stop it), I will see the nurse and had blood tests etc on Wednesday. My fasting BG...
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    Defatizing with Optislim by Patch

    Ok at almost 1 week after starting this crazy programme/diet of 600 cals per day plus 200 of veg...... Still feeling muzzy in the head, but don't get the light headiness if don't eat something every 4 hours...generally it feels as if something to do with my blood is more stable....if that...