Low carb practice in UK

#21

We should probably dwell on that for a while…

#22

On line research, including this site, complete with proper scientific studies, and evidence references…is probably the best way to inform yourselves, rather than dubious other sources.

(Allie) #23

I avoid doctors as much as possible, and there’s no flexibility here with catchment areas - the boundaries may as well be made out of concrete. There’s the choice of three surgeries in this catchment area for and they’re all as bad as each other.

(bulkbiker) #24

Certainly the case in most places… although there are a few enlightened professionals out there… few and far between though … worse luck for the poor patients.

(Ian) #25

Pick the most personable, youngest and least entrenched doctor and take it on yourself to educate them?

If they do not agree with you, i.e. that diabetes can be reversed and medication reduced or eliminated by a change in lifestyle, provide them with literature that counters their perception or understanding. Ask them to provide evidence that disagrees with the literature or references provided and if not, respectfully decline their advice and encourage them to support your choices…

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #26

Dr. Ken Berry says we want to be the hundredth patient to tell our doctor about a ketogenic diet. Before that, we’re just crazy and not listening about eating less and moving more. But eventually, it gets to the point where the change in his or her patients becomes undeniable.

(Ed) #27

Funny enough my friend gave a call to her doctor to see what he thinks about cgm readings. She was low carb all the time and blood sugars were stable. So she dropped it to him and said I have changed my diet! All he said was “Well it looks like it is working for you, so keep doing what you’re doing “.
I think it is not a bad start?!
Are both types of diabetes reversible, or just type 2?

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #28

Type I diabetes is an autoimmune disease. It is not generally reversible.

Type II, however, is pretty much reversible, except if left untreated. Then, in the end stages, the β-cells in the pancreas start to burn out.

The easiest way to reverse Type II is to stop burdening the pancreas with excessive dietary carbohydrate. While Type I cannot be reversed, there is usually a “honeymoon” period after diagnosis, during which the pancreas continues to produce some insulin. A low-carbohydrate diet can apparently be useful in prolonging that honeymoon period.

I just saw this fascinating lecture by David Dikeman, a seventeen-year-old who works with Dr. Bernstein on the Type I Grit site. He’s been dealing with Type I since age nine (if I recall correctly), and has some really interesting information about controlling the disease with a very-low-carb, high-fat diet.

(Bob M) #29

On Twitter, I’ve seen Type 1s with excellent HbA1cs, less than my own. But they mainly (have to?) eat keto to get there.

(You've tried everything else; why not try bacon?) #30

Apparently, that’s what the Type I Grit site is about.

#31

My experiece of GPs in MK has been woeful. My GP practice, Watling Vale, has at least one GP who is clearly on his way to T2D…

(Allie) #32

Yes they’re awful.
I’m at Ashfield medical centre, you only have to read the reviews… couldn’t get an appt even before the issues of the last couple of years - my only other options are Netherfield or Fishermead :pensive:
So I’m glad to be so healthy, and even when I could do with seeing a doctor, I get by without.