IanD
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 2,429
- Location
- Peterchurch, Hereford
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
- Dislikes
- Carbohydrates
I think its fair to say DUK remain nervous about low-carbing -but at least there is more talk of respecting patient choice and working with it. My hope is that blogs like these are gradually democratizing medicine so at least folk can find out what their choices are. I worry that a lot of health care professionals are not aware of low carb as a valid choice which is why I try and publicize my research via open access as much as I can.Have you had any contact with DUK about your results. They still seem to think there is no long term data about the safety of low carb. Even though they KNOW that their recommended diet results in diabetes being progressive.
Occasionally they publish letters asking about low carb - only to shoot them down.
Letter from T1:
I'm surprised low carb diets aren't recommended .... This is a simple seemingly healthy solution & it works for me.
Editor replies:
It's brilliant that you're feeling better
DUK realise that some T1s reduce the amount of carbs in their diet
a low carb diet is not recommended for T1s because there is not enough evidence about its effectiveness on longer-term health.
Also .... could impact on cardiovascular & kidney health ...
I think its fair to say DUK remain nervous about low-carbing -but at least there is more talk of respecting patient choice and working with it. My hope is that blogs like these are gradually democratizing medicine so at least folk can find out what their choices are. I worry that a lot of health care professionals are not aware of low carb as a valid choice which is why I try and publicize my research via open access as much as I can.
Another concern is that its possible patients end up on medication before lifestyle modifications like diet have been given a proper trial. Its my experience that given a choice patients usually opt to try weight loss rather than going on lifelong medication in T2DM and do surprisingly well. Its this that will be given an airing in my next publication.
My current work centers around Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) which is closely related to the metabolic syndrome and T2DM. Big Pharma have nothing to offer for this, and as it affects 20% of the western world finding a remedy is important. Currently my research is under wraps as it has gone out to peer review. I must wait -fingers crossed to hear what the experts make of it.
If it turns out that low carb is really effective for this condition imagine the boost that could given to the approach.
can I say again how much I have appreciated the support of all you low carb bloggers
Once again, through my own experience, for example. NAFL, high liver function, high kidney.I think its fair to say DUK remain nervous about low-carbing -but at least there is more talk of respecting patient choice and working with it. My hope is that blogs like these are gradually democratizing medicine so at least folk can find out what their choices are. I worry that a lot of health care professionals are not aware of low carb as a valid choice which is why I try and publicize my research via open access as much as I can.
Another concern is that its possible patients end up on medication before lifestyle modifications like diet have been given a proper trial. Its my experience that given a choice patients usually opt to try weight loss rather than going on lifelong medication in T2DM and do surprisingly well. Its this that will be given an airing in my next publication.
My current work centers around Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) which is closely related to the metabolic syndrome and T2DM. Big Pharma have nothing to offer for this, and as it affects 20% of the western world finding a remedy is important. Currently my research is under wraps as it has gone out to peer review. I must wait -fingers crossed to hear what the experts make of it.
If it turns out that low carb is really effective for this condition imagine the boost that could given to the approach.
can I say again how much I have appreciated the support of all you low carb bloggers
@Southport GP , hi!I think its fair to say DUK remain nervous about low-carbing -but at least there is more talk of respecting patient choice and working with it. My hope is that blogs like these are gradually democratizing medicine so at least folk can find out what their choices are. I worry that a lot of health care professionals are not aware of low carb as a valid choice which is why I try and publicize my research via open access as much as I can.
Another concern is that its possible patients end up on medication before lifestyle modifications like diet have been given a proper trial. Its my experience that given a choice patients usually opt to try weight loss rather than going on lifelong medication in T2DM and do surprisingly well. Its this that will be given an airing in my next publication.
My current work centers around Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) which is closely related to the metabolic syndrome and T2DM. Big Pharma have nothing to offer for this, and as it affects 20% of the western world finding a remedy is important. Currently my research is under wraps as it has gone out to peer review. I must wait -fingers crossed to hear what the experts make of it.
If it turns out that low carb is really effective for this condition imagine the boost that could given to the approach.
can I say again how much I have appreciated the support of all you low carb bloggers
I'm coming to realize there is a possible link between salt and insulin.
Its possible that insulin causes salt retention which may contribute to high blood pressure -this could help explain why someone going on the low carb diet passes so much urine in the first few days. The lower insulin levels could lead to the kidneys loosing more salt and this could in turn lead to fluid loss. For some folk the loss of salt may lead to muscle cramps.
If I were re-writing my diet sheet I probably should mention that if folk get muscle cramps its just possible they need a bit more salt ? Have many of you found this ??
Update re low carbs and the liver/type two diabetes; at last a probable publication date of September -hopefully this year!
Have you had any contact with DUK about your results. They still seem to think there is no long term data about the safety of low carb. Even though they KNOW that their recommended diet results in diabetes being progressive.
Occasionally they publish letters asking about low carb - only to shoot them down.
Letter from T1:
I'm surprised low carb diets aren't recommended .... This is a simple seemingly healthy solution & it works for me.
Editor replies:
It's brilliant that you're feeling better
DUK realise that some T1s reduce the amount of carbs in their diet
a low carb diet is not recommended for T1s because there is not enough evidence about its effectiveness on longer-term health.
Also .... could impact on cardiovascular & kidney health ...
If I recall @CollieBoy had a material improvement in his kidney health as he controlled his diabetes utilising LCHF."Also .... could impact on cardiovascular & kidney health ..."
I must admit this is worrying me a bit. I started lchf in January this year, 30-50g carbs a day at most. From Feb my kidney finction took a nosedive, from nothing to worry about to 30% two weeks ago, and 28% yesterday.
Could this be anything to do with lchf?
If I recall @CollieBoy had a material improvement in his kidney health as he controlled his diabetes utilising LCHF.
@CollieBoy - Apologies for calling out to you, but I wonder if you have anything to offer Rowan.
Apologies for the diversion @Southport GP.
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