I have been reading some of your posts and hope to be able to get more positive as time goes on, thanks for the advice xRead around as there are loads of threads on nd now. I am into my 5th week I will tag few members who have done it recently as I am following all of them too myself.
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Here is info for your gp from newcastle universityWell as I suspected, been to see doc who has told me to stop this 'ridiculous' diet straight away as it's dangerous! now is busy arranging a hundred different appointments witch dietician, nurses etc just the thing that pushed me to this diet in the first place- sick of going to appointment after appointment! another day of tears
Stick with this forum Helen, and don't be deterred by your doctor. After all he isn't the one feeling bad. You are on a lot of medication which obviously isn't doing its job. You have nothing to lose but to feel better. If he won't support you, is there another Gp you can see? Don't feel brow beaten . Listen to what Jason Fung has to say it makes a lot of sense.
Hi helenjones,
I have been diabetic for just about seven and a half years and have only really accepted that I have got it in the last 6 months or so. My hba1c was 99 in September last year - another rise in medication which I really didn't want but at least I was taking it then - I had spent years not taking it as I didn't have a problem did I? I wasn't unwell etc despite my knowing that it is future problems that I was storing up trouble for! In January I decided to tackle it head on (not sure what made me feel so determined lol) and I have changed my diet and in last 6 weeks have joined the gym. However it hasn't been without its down sides - I have had loads of hypos and knocked myself out with one!! Please be careful with a strict new regime and have medical advice on side. I do understand how low you can feel - it's never to late to change things and reduce risk of further complicationsyou can do this - my hba1c in March was 54 and I feel so much better in myself - more energy and mood is much better (my husband may not agree with that lol). It's a cliche I know but I want to be in control (as much as I can be) and sometimes no matter what you do if your body isn't working properly there isn't much you can do but acknowledge it and take the medications. I have had run ins with my GP for being a non compliant patient but they have no idea how difficult it can be to live with everyday and have to think about what you are putting in your mouth all the time! I am a nurse and so know how important it is but I am also a person and have feelings and struggle with things the same a everyone else. I have every confidence that you can make changes if you need to and deal with it - hope some of this has helped you - good luck!! Let us know how you are getting on and brilliant you have a supportive family - I too am lucky and it makes all the difference x
You are so not alone - I didn't notice the date on thread - how are you getting on?thank you for this it was like u read my mind!!
And how much weight have you lost if you know?Thank you @trotskyite I have just started week 3, I have been using exante shakes etc, 3 a day and a salad at night, I sometimes swap a shake for some egg or chicken and salad, I just want to give myself the best possible chance of making a difference to my health. all advice gratefully recieved!
So far 11 poundsAnd how much weight have you lost if you know?
That's great.Was your gp not impressed with that at all in any way? In 6 weeks if your'e off insulin he will be happy though. You need to find out if he's not happy because he thinks it's a quack diet or not happy as he thinks it's dangerous as you are on multiple meds? If it's the former he doesn't know what he's talking about and the latter, the page from newcastle uni will inform him it is safe if you are monitored.So far 11 pounds
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