Can type 2 diabetes be reversed? That’s what I’m trying to find out – the hard way!
Since being diagnosed in August I’ve been trying to watch my diet. My GP wrote to me a few months ago offering me the chance to participate in a trial (Diabetes Remission Clinical Trial (DiReCT). This trial aims to reverse my diagnosis by putting me on a weight loss programme for 12 weeks then teach me how to eat properly for 8 weeks. This weight loss programme is 800 calories per day (soups and shakes). I come off my medication during this period. I’m monitored by NHS Nutritionists throughout the full 20 weeks (initially weekly then every 2 weeks.
I started at beginning of December at about 95Kg, this morning I’m 88 Kg so that part is working. However, it makes doing me regular walks a bit tough sometimes – running on empty – but, they’ve encouraged me to stick with this, even if it’s not briskly. I’ve not to worry about this at this point.
I have lost a waist size in my trousers but been told don’t rush and buy new clothes at this point. As I live alone I’m not buying food for 12 weeks so, money saved will help with a new wardrobe when I’m at the end of the Trial. Even at the end of the 20 weeks I will still be supported in maintaining whatever weight I end up at.
I just hope I can keep this up.
