update - diet & tapering

[Thiago1396]

diagnosed with PMR early May 2023, put on 20mg pred, tapered after a couple of months to 17.5 and then after 1 month to 15mg, which started yesterday.

Started a strict liver reduction diet 12 days ago, because my diabetes type 2 glucose level was up by several points and my BP up by around 15 points on both dis & sys. Lost 10 lbs = 4kg and my glucose & BP are back to original which were very good.

Will stay on this diet for full 3 weeks and then go on a more balanced diet of low carb and low fat.

I have many stones to shed and I already feel much better in myself. I aim to lose a further 4 stone 🤞.

This forum is a huge help and I thank you all.

Just finished reading this kindle book and it it genuinely excellent:

Polymyalgia Rheumatica and Giant Cell Arteritis: a survival guide. 2nd edition

author Kate Gilbert

[Rose54]

Well done

I am trying to reduce my Suger levels at present due to pre Diabetics.

Have lost 10lb so far.

Keep up the good work

[Koalajane in reply to Rose54]

I put my type 2 into remission by eating low carb healthy fats. Of course pred can cause sugar spikes but I know when it happens and don’t eat lunch

[Rose54 in reply to Koalajane]

our council are doing a health drive at present

12 weeks Slimming World

12 weeks fitness class or Gogie Health adviser for 12 weeks. I’ve gone for the later.

Also use My fitness pal to count Carbs fats and nutrients.

Did the pre Diabetic course on line during lockdown

well done for getting yours down

[Hidden in reply to Rose54]

Very well done 🙂

[Koalajane]

Hi, what is the liver reduction diet please. I do the low carb healthy fat diet

[Thiago1396 in reply to Koalajane]

the first diet, option 1, is what I am following:

plr.cht.nhs.uk/download/926....

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Very well done!🙂

[ghost123uk]

Thiago1396, I have just ordered that book you mention.

Thanks for the "heads up" 👍