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Newcastle Diet question

MCMLXXIII

MCMLXXIII

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Type of diabetes
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Good evening.

I've been a Type 2 Diabetic for around 14 years now.
I take 1000mg Metformin SR and 1mg Dapagolfozin per day.
I'm 52 this year and slim build and always argued (as my family history has dictated) a fatty liver/pancreas problem that I believe to be the main root to my condition.
I've decided to try The Newcastle Diet after reading the Professor's book who pioneered it.
So it's 800 calories a day and complete shakes for the next 8 weeks.
May I ask a question?
Should I continue with taking my meds or stop?
My last hb1ac was 58 in June 2025.
Id sincerely appreciate any thoughts or advice anyone can offer.

Thanking you

Chris
 
No body on this forum would be allowed to advise on whether you should alter your meds. You need to ask your GP or diabetes nurse.
 
Fair play, thankyou for the reply, I'm merely guaging responses from anyone who's tried it and their experiences, therefore I apologise if I gave the wrong impression.
 
Hi @MCMLXXIII

I have used the Newcastle Diet method, but with support of my GP and local pharmacist (from whom I purchased the food replacement products). Between them they monitored my BG levels BP and weight, also urine for ketosis. The design of the regime is to switch to ketosis ( fat burning mode) to reduce the amount of stored fat. As my weight and BG levels reduced, so did the need for medication. I had only been on a low dose of metformin, and was able to stop that after a week.

A difficulty you could have is that you say you are of slim build, and this is a weight loss regime. Also that you are on prescribed meds Metformin and Dapagolfozin, ( though your forum profile nedds to be updated as it doesn’t mention meds) . Do you need to lose weight?
As previously mentioned , members can’t advise on medication. I would never advocate attempting Newcastle diet without first discussing with GP or nurse, and seeking their support. If it is suitable, in some areas NHS also provides the meal replacement products to suitable patients.
 
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