Dr Michael Mosely - 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet - it's like a Gripping Thriller

[KevinPotts]

I am 5 days post diagnosis and whilst browsing this community yesterday, I stumbled into references to Prof Roy Taylor, from Newcastle University, one of the leading diabetes researchers in Europe. Anyway, that led me to the book titled in my subject line, a diet based on Roy's work, so I downloaded the Kindle version (£3.41), so didn't break the bank.

Folks, I literally could not put it down!

What I learned as a newbie about the growing incidence of type 2, the potentially very serious complications, the research studies globally, but the real potential to reverse type 2 was incredible. I would strongly recommend this to every member.

 

[Mike d]

His work is well known @KevinPotts ... but good on you for the research. Many and varied are the alternatives but do what is best for you.

 

[Robbity]

Have a scout around the forum too, as several members are currently on the diet.

Robbity

 

[nirouleur]

What I learned as a newbie about the growing incidence of type 2, the potentially very serious complications, the research studies globally, but the real potential to reverse type 2 was incredible. I would strongly recommend this to every member.

Hi @KevinPotts. I've read the book, too. Confirmed what I had been reading in many places over the past couple of years.

Another book (if you're interested) which highlights the remarkable potential for reversal is "Reverse your Diabetes" by Dr David Cavan. I think it was written in connection with this site, but it's available on Kindle, too. They are truly hope-inspiring books.

 

[KevinPotts]

Thanks to each of you. Nirouleur, I'll get myself a copy of the book

 

[Finsky]

And if you are 'into' gathering/reading some info....then this site might be just for your taste...https://intensivedietarymanagement.com/category/lectures/type-2-diabetes-lecture-series/
There is absolutely 'tons' of info in 'archives' to find out.

 

[muzza3]

Hi Kevin

I did the Newcastle diet early this year it was sensational for me and while hard to do would recommend it to all as surely there is nothing to lose by having a go and potentially a lot to gain

 

[carol a]

I was diagnosed 10 years' ago and have been taking mtx &gliclazide, both twice a day. I have good control, don't eat sweet stuff or much carbohydrate and read Taylor's work when it was first published. However, a year ago I had a double heart bypass and 6 months later a heart attack. Remaining veins and arteries too blocked for any more surgical intervention. "It's the diabetes' I was told. I'm not ready to die so action was called for. I started the Mosley diet on 1st February. I didn't expect to have the huge weight losses reported in the book and on his website, as I really didn't have a lot to cut out. Indeed I didn't-3 kilos in 10 weeks and 3inches off the waist. HOWEVER I had my six monthly diabetes check last week and my blood glucose was so low I've been taken off all the gliclozide altogether. As my arteries and heart are my concern this is terrific news and I wanted people like me, who haven't got a lot of extra weight to lose to know that the diet, I think, is worth doing anyway for the good of the bits of body you can't see. I've decided to do the diet permanently and just have carbs a couple of times a week, except for special occasions.

 

[sandraDavis8112]

Carol that is fantastic news -very well done you I'm sure your efforts will inspire a lot more people to try hrder. It can seem such a minefield at times.... you have certainly inspired me. Thank you!

 

[Magisham]

Hi. I bought this book and read it in a day. Also bought Michael Mosley's other book, The 5:2 Diet. My partner, who is the diabetic one, has a really good appetite and I couldn't see him sticking to the 8 weeks, so we tried the 5:2. It worked straight away. We both lost weight and his blood sugar came down within a fortnight from 15 to 5.4. He found it very difficult to stop snacking though, so we had to abandon that, but I have stuck to the low carb high fat diet. We have lost more weight despite not counting calories and we are still eating very nice meals and snacks, much of which is what WE were eating before. It is the diet they give on page 113, the M Plan. We have cut out bread and anything else made with flour, potatoes and other root vegetables, pasta and rice. It may sound daunting, but we really do have normal meals. I do a nice curry with cauliflower rice, we have meat or fish with a big salad or a couple of veg, I do cauliflower cheese, moussaka, barbeque meat. It's just a matter of being a bit inventive. You can use celeriac to make chips or mash instead of potato, though I am not overkeen on it. Breakfast tends to be eggs of some description, or fry up, or porridge made with water. Snacks are nuts, olives, small tins of fish like sardines, hummus, bits of cheese, baby tomatoes, raspberries. We eat well. Saw the diabetic specialist today and he was thrilled with the improvement over the last 3 months ....... bloods down, cholesterol a "perfect" 3.4, 4kg lighter. He asked what we'd been doing and, when I told him, he encouraged us to carry on. So go for it. If you can stick to the 8 week diet do it, but, if it is difficult, follow the diet on page 113. I'm sure you'll see a benefit. Good luck.

 

[Dora66]

Hi. I bought this book and read it in a day. Also bought Michael Mosley's other book, The 5:2 Diet. My partner, who is the diabetic one, has a really good appetite and I couldn't see him sticking to the 8 weeks, so we tried the 5:2. It worked straight away. We both lost weight and his blood sugar came down within a fortnight from 15 to 5.4. He found it very difficult to stop snacking though, so we had to abandon that, but I have stuck to the low carb high fat diet. We have lost more weight despite not counting calories and we are still eating very nice meals and snacks, much of which is what we were eating before. It is the diet they give on page 113, the M Plan. We have cut out bread and anything else made with flour, potatoes and other root vegetables, pasta and rice. It may sound daunting, but we really do have normal meals. I do a nice curry with cauliflower rice, we have meat or fish with a big salad or a couple of veg, I do cauliflower cheese, moussaka, barbeque meat. It's just a matter of being a bit inventive. You can use celeriac to make chips or mash instead of potato, though I asdm not overseen on it. Breakfast tends to be eggs of some description, or fry up, or porridge made with water. Snacks are nuts, olives, small tins of fish like sardines, hummus, bits of cheese, baby tomatoes, raspberries. We eat well. Saw the diabetic specialist today and he was thrilled with the improvement over the last 3 months ....... bloods down, cholesterol a "perfect" 3.4, 4kg lighter. He asked what we'd been doing and, when I told him, he encouraged us to carry on. So go for it. If you can stick to the 8 week diet do it, but, if it is difficult, follow the diet on page 113. I'm sure you'll see a benefit. Good luck.

Hi there,
I have been on this 8 week sugar diet since being diagnosed T2d 8 weeks ago
After the first week when I was dreaming about Kellogs Crunchy Nut Cornflakes....I've really got into it.
My PN wanted to put me on Metformin ...I refused.
I have lost 2 stone 1 lbs in the past 8 weeks .
I am THRILLED and I am back to see the DN on Friday...
I hope it has had the desired effect.
Needed to reduce cholesterol.sugar reading and loose weight
Let's hope this has done the trick.Fingers Crossed.

 

[Magisham]

Hi there,
I have been on this 8 week sugar diet since being diagnosed T2d 8 weeks ago
After the first week when I was dreaming about Kellogs Crunchy Nut Cornflakes....I've really got into it.
My PN wanted to put me on Metformin ...I refused.
I have lost 2 stone 1 lbs in the past 8 weeks .
I am THRILLED and I am back to see the DN on Friday...
I hope it has had the desired effect.
Needed to reduce cholesterol.sugar reading and loose weight
Let's hope this has done the trick.Fingers Crossed.

Well done. That's a fantastic result in 8 weeks. Wish my partner had the same will power. Still, he's done better than I thought he would.

 

[KevinPotts]

Magisham, Carole, Dora, what inspiring stories of success, even n the face of adversity. They certainly encourage me to make sure my first week,,becomes a permanent lifestyle. I too read Michael Mosely's book, I just could not put it down. I am currently gripped by The big Cholesterol Scam ....truly a revelation.

 

[Dora66]

Magisham, Carole, Dora, what inspiring stories of success, even n the face of adversity. They certainly encourage me to make sure my first week,,becomes a permanent lifestyle. I too read Michael Mosely's book, I just could not put it down. I am currently gripped by The big Cholesterol Scam ....truly a revelation.

Kevin, Stick to it.It gets easier as the time goes on .One day at a time..
Let's hope we all get the results necessary.

 

[Annb]

I started on the 8 week BS diet after reading the Michael Mosely book even though I am 71, on 3 different tablets for high blood pressure, 2 diuretic pills and have quite a few other health problems. I have also been type 2 for something between 10 and 46 years (nobody ever thought to check and I had, eventually, to self diagnose and ask a doctor if I was diabetic). I did ask my doctor if she thought low carbing was a good idea and she had reservations but thought it wouldn't do any harm as long as I kept a check on my BS levels and had a blood pressure check once a month.

Well - I got used to the idea of no overt carbs and only had very small amounts each day. First week nothing happened (of course) and I decided not to weigh myself for a week or so. Effects on BS were immediate and they came down to a very acceptable 5 or 6. One hypo but after that it was fine except that I was feeling pretty ill with symptoms which could have been heart failure, but I was sure there was nothing much wrong with my heart.

End of week 4 - I had lost 15 lbs!
End of week 5 - I had put on 16 lbs!

It has to be fluid both the loss and the gain. I've done this sort of thing before. When I had my second son, 46 years ago, I weighed 11st 10lb on 4 November, I gave birth on 5 November (he weighed 9lb 8oz). On 6 November I weighed myself and was 11st 10lb!

Anyway, I kept going but within the week I was fainting, breathless, uneven and fast heart rate so I decided to put some of the carbs back in because I was sure that was the problem. It was. 2 days later I was feeling much better physically but mentally I'm not so sure. I'm fed up with weighing 16 stone and it is really dragging me down, but where do I go from here? Hospital dietician says eat plenty of carbs and that we all need sugar in today's world, so no help there. Anyway my BS levels are heading back up into the 9s and 10s now. Carbs are the problem, clearly, but very low carbing is just not on - for me. I can keep the carbs down to the 8 - 10 range as long as I up the insulin to higher levels than ever before but I didn't really want to do that.

I don't expectr anyone has an answer for me, but I wanted it recorded that, great idea though it is, the low carbohydrate diets may not work for everyone.

 

[SunnyExpat]

I started on the 8 week BS diet after reading the Michael Mosely book even though I am 71, on 3 different tablets for high blood pressure, 2 diuretic pills and have quite a few other health problems. I have also been type 2 for something between 10 and 46 years (nobody ever thought to check and I had, eventually, to self diagnose and ask a doctor if I was diabetic). I did ask my doctor if she thought low carbing was a good idea and she had reservations but thought it wouldn't do any harm as long as I kept a check on my BS levels and had a blood pressure check once a month.

Well - I got used to the idea of no overt carbs and only had very small amounts each day. First week nothing happened (of course) and I decided not to weigh myself for a week or so. Effects on BS were immediate and they came down to a very acceptable 5 or 6. One hypo but after that it was fine except that I was feeling pretty ill with symptoms which could have been heart failure, but I was sure there was nothing much wrong with my heart.

End of week 4 - I had lost 15 lbs!
End of week 5 - I had put on 16 lbs!

It has to be fluid both the loss and the gain. I've done this sort of thing before. When I had my second son, 46 years ago, I weighed 11st 10lb on 4 November, I gave birth on 5 November (he weighed 9lb 8oz). On 6 November I weighed myself and was 11st 10lb!

Anyway, I kept going but within the week I was fainting, breathless, uneven and fast heart rate so I decided to put some of the carbs back in because I was sure that was the problem. It was. 2 days later I was feeling much better physically but mentally I'm not so sure. I'm fed up with weighing 16 stone and it is really dragging me down, but where do I go from here? Hospital dietician says eat plenty of carbs and that we all need sugar in today's world, so no help there. Anyway my BS levels are heading back up into the 9s and 10s now. Carbs are the problem, clearly, but very low carbing is just not on - for me. I can keep the carbs down to the 8 - 10 range as long as I up the insulin to higher levels than ever before but I didn't really want to do that.

I don't expectr anyone has an answer for me, but I wanted it recorded that, great idea though it is, the low carbohydrate diets may not work for everyone.

The Newcastle Diet isn't a low carb diet, in fact it is a high percentage of carbs, but it is low calorie.
It's possible as it has got a high percentage of carbs, that because the pancreas is exercised, that is why it seems to have better results with diabetes reversal.

 

[AndBreathe]

The Newcastle Diet isn't a low carb diet, in fact it is a high percentage of carbs, but it is low calorie.
It's possible as it has got a high percentage of carbs, that because the pancreas is exercised, that is why it seems to have better results with diabetes reversal.

Do you have a reference for the pancreatic exercise comment @SunnyExpat , please? I don't recall reading anything like that, but could have missed something for sure.