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    Kidney Biopsy Problems?

    I am a seventy-year old type 2, with very good HbAC1, which is maintained solely by diet. Some years ago this was not the case, my blood glucose was seriously out of control. I have had Diabetes for >25 years, and Neuropathy for about 15 years, which is affecting most of my organs, and causing...
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    Optifast: why is it prescription only in UK?

    Good Evening Raspin,, In fact I do receive Optifast from the NHS. My GP referred my plan to use the Newcastle Programme to my Diabetic Consultant. Following a review meeting, the Consultant approved the programme and the use of Optifast in writing to the GP. I suspect the Consultant's letter...
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    Strange thing happened when getting out of bed!

    Yes, I have the same problem. It can be caused by Diabetic damage to nerves controlling the 'non-return valves' in your blood system ( this is how it has been explained to me ). If this is the cause, there is no actual fix at the moment. The way to deal with it is by management: when I wake to...
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    Newcastle Diet

    I discovered the Newcastle Experiment in June 2011, and read the research reports. As I had just been told by my Consultant at Addenbrooke's that I had to go onto Insulin, I decided to ask if the Diet would help me, and if so, could I try it. My GP was doubtful, because of my CKD, but having...
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    Have you cured or reversed type 2

    NEWCASTLE PROGRAMME I have not 'Cured' Type 2 Diabetes, but it is in Remission. I discovered the Newcastle Experiment in June 2011, and read the research report. As I had just been told by my Consultant at Addenbrooke's that I had to go onto Insulin, I decided to ask if the Diet would help me...
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    Newcastle Diet??

    Addison from Wizzco. The Optifast is on NHS proscription, although I have to order it from LLoyds Pharmacy online, as local sources say they can't get it. My Carer gave me a taste of other shakes, they are all much sweeter, which is not a helpful taste to reinforce. The GP notes on the...
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    Newcastle Diet??

    I have read some of these posts with surprise and concern. I discovered the Newcastle Experiment in June 2011, and read the research report. As I had just been told by my Consultant at Addenbrooke's that I had to go onto Insulin, I decided to ask if the Diet would help me, and if so, could I try...
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