AM DIABETIC AND HYPETENSIVE

[jv2010kam]

i have been diabetic since 2006 and Hypertensive since 2008. my weight is 86 kgs . I have type 2 diabetic and in 2006 i was 94kg. had gone to 80kgs but weight keeps coming up. am supposed to be 70kg. meaning am obese. what ca i do to bring weight down without any risk. I do exercise of walking and lope skipping.

[pcrw]

Hi

I was diagnosed as pre diabetic 5 weeks ago. I have followed the 8 week blood sugar diet and have reduced my weight from 81 kg to 73 kg on the scales this morning. I found the book by Dr Michael Moseley ( from TV Docs) and the accompanying recipe book by his GP wife and a dietician inspirational. They cost very little and you can get them on Amazon or kindle.

My blood pressure has dropped and I have reduced my medication.

I walk at least 10000 steps a day and use a fit bit charge 2 to calculate my calorie intake and see my progress. My fitness has definitely improved and my resting hear rate lowered.

I have totally cut bread, potatoes, pasta, sugar and sugar substitutes from my diet. I have cut any low fat product as it is full of sugar or carbs and I make fresh food at home. If I eat out I am careful what I choose to eat.

I will be having another blood test in mid September to see whether I have been able to reverse my condition

Dr Moseley was himself a type 2 diabetic snd reversed the condition by following the diet and exercise plan. There has been very good research by Prof Taylor of Newcastle University which shows it can be reversed by the 800 cal diet ( and avoiding the foods I mentioned) for 8 weeks.

Why not give it a try and we can compare progress reports.

Best wishes