Well I have been here before, in fact 10 years ago was a stone heavier, but have lost and gained weight since then.
I represent the classic yo-yo dieter, attempting various diets but always pinging back to a higher weight than before. Over the last few years I have found it virtually impossible to lose weight, whatever diet I may be religiously following at the time. Four weeks ago I attended a hospital consultation, which culminated in a tearful ending and, to be frank, left me feeling extremely angry and insulted. My weight was 15 stone 13 lb (223 lb).
Following this consultation, and subsequent upset it caused, my sister told me about an article she had read relating to research and findings of a study where participants had followed a diet called the 'Caveman diet'. Subjects following the 'Caveman diet' experienced dramatic drops in blood sugar levels compared to those on a 'Mediterranean diet'. (Futher details on this research and diet will follow).
As my blood sugar levels appeared to be rising uncontrollably I decided to give the diet a try. Whilst I've been on the regime over the last two weeks I certainly haven't experienced the usual feelings of deprivation usually associated with dieting, and I certainly did not expect the surprising weight loss (11 lb), and even more importantly the significant effect on my blood sugar readings – all in less than two weeks.
Three days ago I visited my General Practitioner and we discussed the result of my recent hospital attendance. The correspondence she'd received stated that my diabetes is progressing rapidly and that I would probably soon need to progress to Insulin. My GP explained the hospital's recommendation of the introduction of new drugs to my regime. 'Wait' - I explained the recent adaptations I’d made to my diet and asked my GP to review my most recent readings – she appeared both pleased and amazed. I left without changes to my medication, with the situation to be reviewed in a month, and hopefully then I will be able to provide further good news!
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