My fasting blood sugar level was 4.2, pretty good I thought and then I had my fingers crossed as she said my G I T reading was..........................................................5.0 !!!!!!!! ..........which means I AM NORMAL!!!!!! I cant tell you how happy I am and so grateful to Prof Taylor for discovering this chance to at least reverse or possibly cure this disease in only 8 weeks.
]Now that's a game changer! Congratualtions! You didn't just beat the GTT, you killed it!
I think that this news is worthy of it's own thread (really). Can you tell us about what your stats were like on diagnosis?
Hi and thanks for your kind comments,
I made a mistake with my GTT, I was given them the wrong way round, but it is even better news, My fasting level was 5.0 and my blood test 2 hours later was 4.2 which is astonishing!!
I'm glad you have got some more motivation defren, just like I did from geordie90, keep at it, its going to be over before you know it but make sure you have a plan ready for when you finish, mine has been a bit up and down as my body is trying to get used to the change in diet.
Just to let you know some stats:
2 years ago had blood test for dizzy spells and came back at 5.3 (so relatively normal)
Late last year had the symptoms, a friend tested me with his daughters kit and I was 24.8
went to GP was 18.4.
Blood test came back at 9.6
3 months later came back at 5.8 (after changes made to lifestyle)
3 months later came back at 6.0
I had been researching the 600 cal diet, spoke to my GP who new nothing about it, I printed all the info off and my GP bent over backwards to help me get the Optifast shakes originally used in the trial and supported me with weekly checks.
I was 95kg when first diagnosed (15st) BMI was 33.82
I was 93kg when I started the diet (14st 9lbs) BMI was 33.11
I am now 77kg (12st) and my BMI is 27.41, I am no longer in the obese category but still overweight (if I can lose another stone I'll be made up) was in 38" waist now can just get in 32" waist (still a bit tight)
I too have felt the cold a bit more, must be lack of insulation, but especially with my fingers as I am well known for having warm hands.
I still have my hba1c in three weeks time so fingers crossed it will still be good news.