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<blockquote data-quote="AlexMagd" data-source="post: 1535979" data-attributes="member: 429623"><p>Although it's easy to blame Big Pharma I also think it's a lot to do with the consequences of decisions. LCHF is a relatively new trend and there haven't been a ton of studies done on it (though more all the time). The NHS has to be responsible before making recommendations - my impression is that their approach is very 'wait and see' rather than back something they see as a fad diet which doesn't have strong support in research.</p><p></p><p>What's particularly frustrating is that if they would adopt the new approach then you would start to see genuinely low-carb products in supermarkets as it became the norm for diabetics, which would make everyone's lives easier.</p><p></p><p>Same with Diabetes UK - though by pumping money into Prof Taylor's studies in Newcastle they're showing willingness to try new avenues of treatment. Though also worth remembering that Taylor and Lean both seem somewhat sceptical about low-carb as their own results show calorie restriction to be successful</p><p></p><p>Doesn't help when you're faced with doctors who just follow the official advice though - though my GP was nice trying to get her to understand what I wanted to do with LCHF was like swimming through treacle.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AlexMagd, post: 1535979, member: 429623"] Although it's easy to blame Big Pharma I also think it's a lot to do with the consequences of decisions. LCHF is a relatively new trend and there haven't been a ton of studies done on it (though more all the time). The NHS has to be responsible before making recommendations - my impression is that their approach is very 'wait and see' rather than back something they see as a fad diet which doesn't have strong support in research. What's particularly frustrating is that if they would adopt the new approach then you would start to see genuinely low-carb products in supermarkets as it became the norm for diabetics, which would make everyone's lives easier. Same with Diabetes UK - though by pumping money into Prof Taylor's studies in Newcastle they're showing willingness to try new avenues of treatment. Though also worth remembering that Taylor and Lean both seem somewhat sceptical about low-carb as their own results show calorie restriction to be successful Doesn't help when you're faced with doctors who just follow the official advice though - though my GP was nice trying to get her to understand what I wanted to do with LCHF was like swimming through treacle. [/QUOTE]
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