Comments on: Massive diabetes study seems to completely sidestep the issue of carbohydrate in the diet https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/ A health-focused blog that makes sense of science, and offers accurate, trustworthy and practical advice about all aspects of healthy living. Wed, 07 May 2014 12:45:14 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.11 By: Metformin – why it’s the new wonder drug « Dawn Waldron https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-204097 Wed, 07 May 2014 12:45:14 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-204097 […] The multiple benefits of Metformin Diabetes UK Why are we avoiding the subject of carbohydrates and diabetes? […]

]]> By: Diabetes Study IGNORES The Cause Of Diabetes https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198377 Fri, 26 Jul 2013 05:34:19 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198377 […] http://www.drbriffa.com/2013/06/26/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-… […]

]]> By: Ian Day https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198098 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:01:11 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198098 A T2 young lady called Ruth
Was searching to find out the truth
She said I’ve tried DUK
But I’m quite out of luck
My BGs still go through the roof.

She said, are they wrong, or just barmy?
The advice that they give does alarm me
For what they advise
Seems a big pack of lies
They recommend carbs that just harm me.

I’ll search on the co uk forum
And take the advice from a quorum
Low carb is so good
I enjoy all my food
And my BGs are so well-controlled that when I keep telling my friends & family I just bore-em.

]]> By: Ian Day https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198097 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 09:54:32 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198097 That study is very important evidence for the doctrine that “T2D is progressive, even with the best possible diet and lifestyle.” [Tongue in cheek]

I was told that by my Dr on diagnosis 12 years ago, and proved it by developing a range of complications over the next 7-8 years: chronic tiredness, reduced kidney function, 1st stage retinopathy and then crippling peripheral neuropathy. My active life was over.

5 years ago I started a low carb, increased fat diet, and felt the benefit in weeks. I am now free of all diabetes complications.

I shall refer this study to a diabetes research group I am in touch with.

The problem is that (nearly) all health professionals “know” that fat in the diet is dangerous, so they could never sponsor a LCHF study as it would be unethical.

]]> By: Trish Cherry. https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198084 Fri, 05 Jul 2013 07:11:23 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198084 I found it very interesting that when I visited a Diabetic Research Centre yesterday with my Husband, as volunteers, neither one of us were asked about Diet. They commented on my excellent health and shape ( I am not Daibetic) yet Diet never came into it. All the usual cholesterol, weight, height, BP though.

I wonder if this is because they are assuming they have their advice right so needs no further research, or because it just does not occur to them that Diet can be the clue!

]]> By: Alexandra https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198070 Wed, 03 Jul 2013 23:04:35 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198070 They must be happy to have a study that “proves” that “intensive” lifestyle changes just can’t work so pharmaceuticals are the only option.

]]> By: Freda A https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198055 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:05:31 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198055 I have just lost eleven pounds and two inches all round in four weeks on a low carb, Atkins inspired healthy eating plan, also inspired by Dr Briffa and his confirmation that the medical and diabetes industry are in denial about low carb. I am so frustrated that such a simple change can bring huge benefits to health, it is a scandal people will not open their eyes to years of being duped by professionals. I am looking at big pharma, government and big food with different insight now and if you follow the money will understand why change will not happen any time soon. I will continue to praise low carb and follow Dr Briffa

]]> By: Ignoring carbohydrates in diabetic diets https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198054 Sun, 30 Jun 2013 10:21:32 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198054 […] I was struck by a blog from Dr John Briffa last week talking about a massive new  study –  Cardiovascular Effects of Intensive Lifestyle […]

]]> By: DoctorSH https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198051 Sat, 29 Jun 2013 20:38:00 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198051 I think the diet group also received statins at a greater percentage yet no benefit in terms of morbidity, mortality.

Shows that lowfat diets as well as statins are a scam in diabetics.

]]> By: PhilT https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198044 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 20:58:24 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198044 “Since when was fat involved in ‘clogging up the pancreas’??” – the Newcastle study was based on observed internal fat deposition (the group are imaging specialists) and the diet was seeking to replicate the reversal of type II diabetes seen in bariatric surgery cases.

Their full paper has more details. “Reversal of type 2 diabetes: normalisation of beta cell
function in association with decreased pancreas and liver triacylglycerol” http://www.diabetologia-journal.org/Lim.pdf

]]> By: Lizzy https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198042 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 19:35:30 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198042 Sorry, forgot to mention lots of cheese.

]]> By: Lizzy https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198041 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 19:34:06 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198041 Dear Dr Briffa et al
My son started having problems with feeling faint and weak on holiday a few weeks ago. He looked up his symptoms and reckoned it was hypoglycaemia. This was confirmed by a GP as “functional hypoglycaemia” when we returned. He’s just turned 16 and has gone through a huge growth spurt (now 5 feet 9 and weighing just 8 stone 6). The doctor said to increase his calorie intake and have lots of snacks like cereal bars. My son researched on the web and though this advice was wrong, and he was really scared that it could be type 1 diabetes. So he’s changed his diet to be high protein and fat (meat, fish, eggs, butter and oil, natural yogurt). He’s cut out sweet things, although is still having complex carbs (he’s a growing lad!) but making sure to combine them with protein, fat and greens. Over the past week he’s not had a hypo attack at all. So it seems there is plenty of advice out there which agrees with what you’re saying. Any other tips for a youngster with hypoglycaemia who wants to gain weight? Thanks.

]]> By: Ian https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198038 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 15:23:14 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198038 I am no longer surprised. Since abandoning medical dietary advice and leaving high carbs and low fat behind my HbA1c hovers around 6.0.

This is in reality thanks to John Briffa’s advocacy. The point that really engaged my attention was the proposition that carbs were the substance to which type 2’s were intolerant and therefore the advice to load your diet with carbs was contrary to common sense. And in my case so it has proved.

]]> By: Eddie Mitchell https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198036 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 13:45:38 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198036 Jake said.

“The refusal of the diabetes industry to recognize the role of carb intolerance is one of the great tragedies of modern life.”

With respect Jake, the ‘diabetes industry’ know all about the role of carbs and diabetes. That is why they spend so much money on anti-lowcarb propaganda. If every diabetic lived a lowcarb life style, it would cost big pharma and the ‘diabetes industry’ $billions. You see there is no money in fit and healthy people, there is no money in dead people. The trick is keeping people alive…..sort of. Countless millions eating the wrong diet supplied by the giant international food organisations, with big pharma supplying the antidote for the poison. It’s money for old rope, I just wish it was my rope. Muni has it 100% right.

Have a good weekend folks

Regards Eddie

]]> By: Jodashde https://www.drbriffa.com/massive-diabetes-study-seems-to-completely-sidestep-the-issue-of-carbohydrate-in-the-diet/#comment-198035 Fri, 28 Jun 2013 12:40:33 +0000 http://www.drbriffa.com/?p=5797#comment-198035 I have been studying this topic for over 40 years and have always proposed a low-carb lifestyle for the same reasons stated in your newsletter. Out of curiosity, I was trained several years ago by Dr. Neal Barnard with the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine to implement a hi-carb vegan diet to address and “cure” diabetes. I still don’t know how it works, but he has results to show it does. I continue to tout a low-carb lifestyle in my practice.

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