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<blockquote data-quote="aberbud" data-source="post: 1580467" data-attributes="member: 395825"><p><strong>THIS REALLY WORKS FOLKS!!!!</strong></p><p></p><p>I've just got home from my GP and I need to share this.</p><p></p><p>In 2002, at the age of 41, I was diagnosed with Type 2. After the initial shock I quickly ignored the fact and got on with life. I</p><p>was reassured by my regular 6 monthly blood tests which routinely returned results in the 42-46 range and certainly nothing to worry about.</p><p></p><p>8 years ago I moved town and changed GP. He suggested there probably was something to worry about and eventually, about 6 years ago, he finally talked me into starting Metformin 500mg twice a day "to help stave off the inevitable" he told me.</p><p>My weight continued to rise and 12 months ago I was just under 20 stones. My Hba1c came in at 66! That was a real shock and I started to eat better; 6 months later I was down to 113kg with a 42" waist. My Hba1c reduced to 57.</p><p></p><p>Then I discovered this site! I became a LCHF convert: no potatoes, rice, pasta, bakery goods. Vastly reduced alcohol, absolutely no fruit.</p><p></p><p>7 months later and I'm down to 87 kg with a 36" waist.</p><p></p><p>Today my GP was delighted to tell me my Hba1c is <strong>30, </strong>total cholesterol is <strong>3.1</strong>, triglycerides are great and my BP is <strong>115/70</strong>. More importantly (for me) he told me I am no longer on the diabetic register and he has stopped my Metformin and Lisinopril.</p><p></p><p>Coincidentally I had to pick up a repeat prescription straight after leaving the surgery. The pharmacist's face was a picture when I told him I didn't need most of my meds.</p><p></p><p>My weight loss has plateaued over the last 4 weeks and I would still like to lose a bit more weight, I'm 5'11" and I'd like to get my BMI below 25 (and wear 34" trousers!!). I'm going on holiday next week but I'm going to try a version of the Newcastle diet when I get back: 4 weeks of 600-800 calories a day using meal replacement shakes.</p><p></p><p>Sorry for the long ramble but I am feeling rather pleased!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aberbud, post: 1580467, member: 395825"] [B]THIS REALLY WORKS FOLKS!!!![/B] I've just got home from my GP and I need to share this. In 2002, at the age of 41, I was diagnosed with Type 2. After the initial shock I quickly ignored the fact and got on with life. I was reassured by my regular 6 monthly blood tests which routinely returned results in the 42-46 range and certainly nothing to worry about. 8 years ago I moved town and changed GP. He suggested there probably was something to worry about and eventually, about 6 years ago, he finally talked me into starting Metformin 500mg twice a day "to help stave off the inevitable" he told me. My weight continued to rise and 12 months ago I was just under 20 stones. My Hba1c came in at 66! That was a real shock and I started to eat better; 6 months later I was down to 113kg with a 42" waist. My Hba1c reduced to 57. Then I discovered this site! I became a LCHF convert: no potatoes, rice, pasta, bakery goods. Vastly reduced alcohol, absolutely no fruit. 7 months later and I'm down to 87 kg with a 36" waist. Today my GP was delighted to tell me my Hba1c is [B]30, [/B]total cholesterol is [B]3.1[/B], triglycerides are great and my BP is [B]115/70[/B]. More importantly (for me) he told me I am no longer on the diabetic register and he has stopped my Metformin and Lisinopril. Coincidentally I had to pick up a repeat prescription straight after leaving the surgery. The pharmacist's face was a picture when I told him I didn't need most of my meds. My weight loss has plateaued over the last 4 weeks and I would still like to lose a bit more weight, I'm 5'11" and I'd like to get my BMI below 25 (and wear 34" trousers!!). I'm going on holiday next week but I'm going to try a version of the Newcastle diet when I get back: 4 weeks of 600-800 calories a day using meal replacement shakes. Sorry for the long ramble but I am feeling rather pleased! [/QUOTE]
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