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<blockquote data-quote="ianf0ster" data-source="post: 2174486" data-attributes="member: 506169"><p>I am a Thin Outside, Fat Inside (TOFI) Type 2 diabetic, as are several others who regularly post in these forums. I think we account for around 10% of the total number of Type 2 diabetics, but that may be higher than that since we are often undiagnosed because of our normal weight.</p><p></p><p>I got similar contradictory and just plain stupid advice upon diagnosis - I had already been eating the way they suggested( high 'good' carb and very low fat) for the previous 10 yrs or so. Fortunately I realised that doing more of the same was not going to change anything, so I searched online and fount this site, found Dr David Unwin and all the evidence for going Low Carb.</p><p></p><p>I decided that there were only 2 proven lifestyles that worked for controlling Type 2 by food alone:</p><p>1.Dieting/Fasting</p><p>2. Eating Low Carb</p><p></p><p>Since I was not overweight I decided not to restrict calories - so this meant I had to do Low Carb High Fat ( despite having had a 3x Coronary Bypass while still on that stupid High Carb very Low Fat so called healthy way of eating). I now eat lots of food my Doctors old me to avoid, yet my blood tests, energy and overall health have improved. I have never had to go hungry - I just eat as much as I need (no greed allowed).</p><p>Despite being slim to start with I was still over 2 and a half stone heavier than in my late teens. I have lost 1stone 9 lbs of that ( so I am not 'too thin' and by HbA1C is now in the pre-diabetic range.</p><p></p><p>Unfortunately you can't force somebody to make lifestyle changes, or even to act in their best interests - don't try too hard or you risk ruining your relationship.</p><p></p><p>I didn't like pricking my fingers several times per day either. But when it comes to a choice between that and the alternatives (injecting Insulin) or blindness and amputation - it is an easy decision to make!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ianf0ster, post: 2174486, member: 506169"] I am a Thin Outside, Fat Inside (TOFI) Type 2 diabetic, as are several others who regularly post in these forums. I think we account for around 10% of the total number of Type 2 diabetics, but that may be higher than that since we are often undiagnosed because of our normal weight. I got similar contradictory and just plain stupid advice upon diagnosis - I had already been eating the way they suggested( high 'good' carb and very low fat) for the previous 10 yrs or so. Fortunately I realised that doing more of the same was not going to change anything, so I searched online and fount this site, found Dr David Unwin and all the evidence for going Low Carb. I decided that there were only 2 proven lifestyles that worked for controlling Type 2 by food alone: 1.Dieting/Fasting 2. Eating Low Carb Since I was not overweight I decided not to restrict calories - so this meant I had to do Low Carb High Fat ( despite having had a 3x Coronary Bypass while still on that stupid High Carb very Low Fat so called healthy way of eating). I now eat lots of food my Doctors old me to avoid, yet my blood tests, energy and overall health have improved. I have never had to go hungry - I just eat as much as I need (no greed allowed). Despite being slim to start with I was still over 2 and a half stone heavier than in my late teens. I have lost 1stone 9 lbs of that ( so I am not 'too thin' and by HbA1C is now in the pre-diabetic range. Unfortunately you can't force somebody to make lifestyle changes, or even to act in their best interests - don't try too hard or you risk ruining your relationship. I didn't like pricking my fingers several times per day either. But when it comes to a choice between that and the alternatives (injecting Insulin) or blindness and amputation - it is an easy decision to make! [/QUOTE]
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