Thanks for replying. As a mod I was wondering if I should step in in some way but it looks like all is well with the overlapping subjects.No need at all to apologies, it's all very interesting and in some ways similar to my own story.

Thanks for replying. As a mod I was wondering if I should step in in some way but it looks like all is well with the overlapping subjects.No need at all to apologies, it's all very interesting and in some ways similar to my own story.
Day 11 today and seem to be doing ok, thank you. I've got my appointment with the diabetic nurse on Monday, so that will be day 14 and I'm hoping she will support me as much as everyone on this forum is. I'll pop an update in here. Here's some of my learnings to-date:
i was wondering too - a good read. But - does @KeithAnd know about the sub-forum 'Low calorie diets' (which the Newcastle Diet is), in the 'Food and Nutrition' section . He might want to write up his experiment with himself in there as an ongoing thing? So more folks will read it looking for that topic? And, from my own experience too - lots of mutual support with others doing the very low calorie diet via different means and so on, lots of good discussions about Prof Taylor and the Newcastle University dept. co. Just a plug and a wee yoohoo from me.
Been following this thread with interest. A few years back @bulkbiker did a real foods version involving lots of eggs and bacon. Just found the thread here: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/should-this-be-the-ultimate-diet.125320/ it’s made me nostalgic for a few members no longer posting!so I'm wondering if something like this would be acceptable with some iceberg lettuce and tomato as a replacement to 1 of the shakes on the odd occasion:
Wow a real blast from the past in the days when threads were allowed to wander slightly off course.. from the BEND to the home OGTT. And yes some well loved characters who we haven't seen for a while..Been following this thread with interest. A few years back @bulkbiker did a real foods version involving lots of eggs and bacon. Just found the thread here: https://www.diabetes.co.uk/forum/threads/should-this-be-the-ultimate-diet.125320/ it’s made me nostalgic for a few members no longer posting!
I get nostalgic for my mind, which also tends to wander.What does BEND mean, in this context? @bulkbiker. (or do I have to read that link....)
ps I too get nostalgic for forum-days past where threads could wander....
Bacon and Eggs Newcastle Diet 800 cals per day consisting of bacon and eggs once a day and coffee/teas with double cream . Bit like an "egg fast" where you only eat eggs.What does BEND mean, in this context? @bulkbiker. (or do I have to read that link....)
ps I too get nostalgic for forum-days past where threads could wander....
According to Roy Taylor you need to lose another 5 kg weight to attain Nirvana (aka remission) This diet has demonstrated that it generally leads to improved HbA1c results. BUT you need to start thinking about what happens in a couple of weeks time when the intervention ends. The shake rattle and roll is the easy part - the follow on is the important part. Roy suggests you do it by portion control. That is a minefield. You will probably find yourself fighting to maintain the end weight once you return to standard fare. Have a look at the success stories thead to see how others have done it with success. Whatever you do, do not remain on the shakes.Just a quick update on day #15. Had the appointment with the nurse yesterday to discuss which medication I would be on (Statins and Metformin were mentioned 2 weeks ago). Weigh in showed a 10kg loss and BP down to normal. Had a healthy discussion on the ND and the nurse was very supportive and happy to hold off on any medication and monitor my results over the coming weeks. They are arranging a further blood test in February and another in March. I'm planning to follow the ND path, so have my fingers crossed that my HbA1c numbers will show a drop from 98. Not sure if I'm expecting too much but I feel I have to give it my best shot and at least try.
Agree with everything you say. I think that's the reason the 3 step approach was developed following the initial trials on the shakes. I should have been clearer and said I am following the ND Programme and not just the diet. I'm definitely not planning to remain on the shakes.According to Roy Taylor you need to lose another 5 kg weight to attain Nirvana (aka remission) This diet has demonstrated that it generally leads to improved HbA1c results. BUT you need to start thinking about what happens in a couple of weeks time when the intervention ends. The shake rattle and roll is the easy part - the follow on is the important part. Roy suggests you do it by portion control. That is a minefield. You will probably find yourself fighting to maintain the end weight once you return to standard fare. Have a look at the success stories thead to see how others have done it with success. Whatever you do, do not remain on the shakes.
Wow a real blast from the past in the days when threads were allowed to wander slightly off course.. from the BEND to the home OGTT.
Not really interested in shoving so many carbs into me so thought I'd do it without..Great documentation of your home OGTT @bulkbiker
But you never carbed up beforehand . . . why ???
Ever fancy doing it again but eating the 150gs of carbs for the 3 days preceeding