One week wonder

10 years ago, I started out with high triglyceride (typical for many South Asians). Back then, I didn't know it was a symptom of insulin resistance. Even though I controlled my already decent diet, added some exercise (and some statins for triglyceride), five years ago, I was diagnosed diabetic [with Fasting Sugar of 150(8.3) and PP 250(13.8)]. With some research, I too up nutrition therapy and brought down the FS 120 (6.7) and PP round about 150 (8.3).

Then, I stumbled onto Newcastle diet through a news paper article and decided to give their 800C diet a try (particularly because I was off my nutrition therapy for a few months now). Before starting the diet, my BMI was 24 and I had already been under nutrition therapy for a long time. Plus, my diet was reasonably decent too. So, I approached Newcastle diet with a bit of skepticism. But here are my Fasting Sugar levels:

Before starting the diet: 134 (7.4)
01d after dieting: 116 (6.4)
02d after dieting: 117 (6.4)
03d after dieting: 117 (6.4)
04d after dieting: 114 (6.3)
-----------------------NON-DIABETIC-LEVELS
05d after dieting: 102 (5.7)
06d after dieting: 95 (5.3)
07d after dieting: 94 (5.3)
-----------------------SECOND-WEEK
08d after dieting: 98 (5.4)
09d after dieting: 89 (4.9)
10d after dieting: 85 (4.7)
11d after dieting: 78 (4.3) (today)

I understand that I am calling victory too soon and that I should wait for three months and get the updated HbA1C. But, hey, what is wrong with a bit of hustling for getting some encouragement ;-)

carraway said:

Interesting results...Well done and thanks for sharing the information

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Thanks for the encouragement carrawy.

carraway said:

A BMi of 24 sounds pretty good already to me!

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While most of the diabetics will be happy with 24 BMI, diabetes at normal/low BMI usually points to pancreatic insufficiency. I kept my fingers crossed when I took up the program. I am really relieved that the body responded.

carraway said:

Have you lost much weight?

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I've lost about 4kg. I am presently a little above 22 BMI.

carraway said:

How long do you think you will stay on the diet for?

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I am really hoping that I can stay on the diet for a little longer and lose another 4 to 6 kg so that the little tummy I carry melts away. But that will depend on how the blood sugar behaves over the next few days. If I see a precipitous drop in fasting sugar values, I'll have no choice but to terminate the diet.

carraway said:

I would be really keen to see how your levels are when you get back to normal eating.

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I agree with you that I should've broken the champagne bottle only after seeing the BG response to normal eating. At this point in time, I am not feeling particularly adventurous. I am not planning to return to normal-normal eating (whatever that means). When I terminate Newcastle diet, I am planning to limit the daily intake to 1800C and continue to keep the carbs level low.