Summary
A recent discussion highlights the significant advancements made at Norwood Avenue, a surgery near Liverpool, in managing diabetes through a low-carb approach. The practice has achieved a remarkable 50% remission rate among patients who adopt a low-carb diet, compared to a previous rate of 31%. This success is attributed to a combination of effective initial treatment strategies and ongoing maintenance of health improvements, which are crucial for sustaining remission.
The practice's overall diabetic register shows that 23% of patients are now in drug-free remission, leading to substantial savings on diabetes medication costs. The emphasis on patient engagement, clarity of messaging, and continuous feedback plays a vital role in encouraging lifestyle changes and improving health outcomes. The discussion underscores the urgency of addressing poorly controlled diabetes, as individuals like Ian, a patient weighing 21 stone with high blood sugar levels, face significant health risks.
The conversation also explores the importance of early intervention, noting that 73% of patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes within the first year achieve remission, compared to only 51% if treatment is delayed. This reinforces the idea that proactive management and personalized care can lead to better health outcomes for patients with diabetes.
Show Notes
Dr. David Unwin is GP based in Southport in the United Kingdom. After over 25 years of attempting to treat diabetes by conventional methods, Dr. Unwin was introduced to low carb nutrition through one of his patients and the website www.diabetes.co.ukFrom this revelation, Dr. Unwin now ignores official advice and treats his patients with a low-carbohydrate diet. Since adopting the approach, his practice now spends £68,000 less each year on drugs for diabetes than is average for his area.Dr. Unwin is the RCGP National Champion for Collaborative Care and Support Planning in Obesity & Diabetes, as well as a Clinical Expert in diabetes. In 2015 he won the North West NHS ‘Innovator of the Year Award’ and in 2016 he won the National NHS 'Innovator of the Year Award' for his work in treating diabetes with a low carbohydrate approach.Please consider supporting Low Carb Down Under via Patreon. A small monthly contribution will assist in the costs of filming and editing these presentations and will allow us to keep producing high quality content free from advertising. For further information visit; https://www.patreon.com/lowcarbdownunder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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