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Understanding Why Reversing Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Can Be Challenging: Three Key Mistakes and How to Avoid Them Sep 16, 2024

Many people embarking on the journey to reverse prediabetes or type 2 diabetes face significant challenges. Through extensive experience with patients, I've identified three common mistakes that often impede progress. Addressing these mistakes can make a crucial difference in effectively managing...

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Seasonal Changes and Your Health: Why The Autumn is the Perfect Time to Focus on Wellness Aug 31, 2024

As humans, we may not hibernate like some animals, but our bodies are still remarkably attuned to the changing seasons. Just as nature cycles through phases of growth, harvest, and dormancy, so too does the human body respond to shifts in temperature, daylight, and even the availability of food....

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Are you a health procrastinator?! Aug 12, 2024

We’ve all been there: scrolling through social media instead of going for a walk, reaching for that sugary snack instead of a piece of fruit, or binge-watching TV instead of getting a good night's sleep. Despite knowing what’s best for our health and well-being, we often delay taking...

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5 ways to stay low carb on holiday Jul 25, 2024

Following a low-carb diet while on holiday can be challenging, but with some preparation and smart choices, it is definitely achievable. Here are five ways to follow a low-carb diet while on holiday:

  1. Plan ahead: Before you embark on your holiday, do some research on the destination you'll be...
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How to increase self-control? Jul 15, 2024

How to increase self-control

Excellent self-control is the holy grail of all dieters. Imagine being able to resist sugary treats easily regardless of emotion, time of day or whatever else causes you to feel ‘weak’.

But like many other things; self-control is a skill. A skill that can...

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How to strengthen willpower? Jul 10, 2024

Have you ever struggled to keep going when the going gets tough?

Have you ever felt as though your strength of mind is letting you down?

Do you find it hard to get into the ‘right mindset’ with regards to weight loss?

 

The most common reason why we see people being unable to...

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Could switching from white to brown be a mistake for those with Type 2 Diabetes? Jun 04, 2024

It was last Friday and I was doing my usual Friday morning GP clinic and a chap with type 2 Diabetes came in. His HbA1c (blood glucose) was getting worse. In fact it had increased by 10mmol/mol in 6 months. 

He felt exasperated. ‘’I’m doing everything I can doc but the...

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Strawberries & cream for breakfast? May 20, 2024

Did you know a great breakfast if you’re trying to lose weight is strawberries and cream?

And double cream at that…

I know it sounds crazy because we’re so used to hearing that fat is bad for us, it will raise your cholesterol and we should avoid it at all costs. And will...

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How much weight loss is needed to improve health? May 14, 2024

In a world where health is increasingly in the spotlight, the quest for optimal well-being often circles back to one crucial aspect: weight. But how much weight do you really need to lose to make a tangible difference in your health? Let’s delve into the science behind weight loss and its...

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Weight Loss Injections Apr 30, 2024

Last week a drug rep came to see us in our GP practice. Drug reps come relatively frequently and it’s their job to tell us about new medications that come on the market and advise us on recent research. Last week it was the turn of the Diabetes rep and he had a new drug on the market...

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Exercise & Weight Regain Mar 05, 2024

Weight regain is a common phenomenon among individuals who have lost weight, and can be a significant cause of distress for many. However, there is one tool in the armoury that we can use to our benefit to prevent this from happening. And that is exercise or physical activity.

Did you know that...

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5 Books that have changed my outlook on diabetes and weight loss Feb 20, 2024

Anyone that knows me knows that I’m an avid reader. It’s not uncommon for me to read one book a week, and that’s been the case for years! But it’s not novels I read! Most books I read nowadays is about Diabetes, weight loss and psychology! I cannot get enough of them,...

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