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A thread about covid & how improving our metabolic health might help
I'm an NHS GP with an interest in T2 diabetes.
It's been clear since early in the pandemic that people with poor metabolic health, particularly T2D, obesity & high BP are at an increased risk.
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I'm an NHS GP with an interest in T2 diabetes.
It's been clear since early in the pandemic that people with poor metabolic health, particularly T2D, obesity & high BP are at an increased risk.
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Suspicious that SARS-CoV-2 thrives in elevated blood sugar, I've been advising my patients to make some simple dietary changes:
1. CUT OUT SUGAR
2. AVOID PROCESSED FOOD (it's high in sugar & other unhealthy stuff)
3. REDUCE CARBS (carbs convert to sugar in the body)
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1. CUT OUT SUGAR
2. AVOID PROCESSED FOOD (it's high in sugar & other unhealthy stuff)
3. REDUCE CARBS (carbs convert to sugar in the body)
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I've seen some really impressive results:
Reduced Blood Pressure
Improved Blood Sugar
significant weight improvement
Some have put their T2D into remission
I'm hopeful their improved metabolic health will reduce their risk of severe infection
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Reduced Blood Pressure Improved Blood Sugar significant weight improvementSome have put their T2D into remission
I'm hopeful their improved metabolic health will reduce their risk of severe infection
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So what are they eating?
Whole, unprocessed food that's high in nutrients, including vitamin D, that are important for an effective immune system.
It's a varied, tasty, satisfying, affordable, nutritious way of eating.
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Whole, unprocessed food that's high in nutrients, including vitamin D, that are important for an effective immune system.
It's a varied, tasty, satisfying, affordable, nutritious way of eating.
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#lockdown2
Many people are understandably frustrated with the curtailment of their way of life, their ability to earn a living & interact with friends/family.
The vulnerable people these measures aim to protect have been left with no helpful plan for how to "stay safe"
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Many people are understandably frustrated with the curtailment of their way of life, their ability to earn a living & interact with friends/family.
The vulnerable people these measures aim to protect have been left with no helpful plan for how to "stay safe"
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Yet it seems obvious that if we all, and especially the most vulnerable in our society, improve our health, we might be less vulnerable.
Metabolic health can start to improve WITHIN WEEKS
Might this reduce the number of serious infections & keep pressure off the NHS?
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Metabolic health can start to improve WITHIN WEEKS
Might this reduce the number of serious infections & keep pressure off the NHS?
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I'm hopeful for an effective & safe vaccine, but in the meantime, why not get ourselves & our patients in better shape by taking the following steps?
Avoid sugar/processed food
Take a bit of exercise every day
Connect with nature
Aim to sleep 7-8 hours/night
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Avoid sugar/processed foodTake a bit of exercise every dayConnect with natureAim to sleep 7-8 hours/night7/10
There's lots of help available.
@PHCukorg is a charity dedicated to improving public health away from the influence of the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries.
See below a growing team of ambassadors already helping people improve their health
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@PHCukorg is a charity dedicated to improving public health away from the influence of the Food and Pharmaceutical Industries.
See below a growing team of ambassadors already helping people improve their health
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#deprescribing
Some meds for T2D/BP need reducing soon/immediately following significant dietary changes
(mainly insulin, gliclazide, gliflozins)
If this applies to you, please discuss with your GP.
If you're a GP
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Some meds for T2D/BP need reducing soon/immediately following significant dietary changes
(mainly insulin, gliclazide, gliflozins)
If this applies to you, please discuss with your GP.
If you're a GP
9/10 https://bjgp.org/content/69/684/360
For more support/information/food ideas:
@DietDoctor
@ditchthe_carbs
@paleowithmrsp
@paleocanteen
@Diabetescouk
@RethinkCake
@LowCarbProgram
@thehealthdaddy
@UKLowCarbPod
If you've read this far, thanks
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@DietDoctor
@ditchthe_carbs
@paleowithmrsp
@paleocanteen
@Diabetescouk
@RethinkCake
@LowCarbProgram
@thehealthdaddy
@UKLowCarbPod
If you've read this far, thanks
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