Causes of Type 1: Autoantibodies
July 29, 2020
In another blog, we talked about genes and SNP and how they can affect Type 1 diabetes. In this part, we will look at autoantibodies.
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Causes of Type 1: Genes
July 29, 2020
If only we knew the answer to the question ‘What causes Type 1 diabetes?’ Then we might be able to answer, ‘How can we cure
Causes of Type 1: Geography and Vitamin D
July 29, 2020
This temperature map shows those countries that record public health data on Type 1 diabetes. You can see straight away that the number of people
Causes of Type 1: Infections and the Leaky Gut
September 6, 2020
You are more likely to develop Type 1 diabetes in the winter months than in the summer months. In another part of this series, we
Terminology
July 29, 2020
Why very low carb or keto? Why not low carb? Unpicking the terminology. It is entirely up to you, the individual. This site is an
Principle of Ketogenic Diets in Type 1 Diabetes
July 29, 2020
Principles of Low Carb in Type 1 Diabetes. (This is aimed at Healthcare professionals but is readable for all) There is nothing complicated about a
There is no such thing as a healthy carb in a keto lifestyle
July 29, 2020
There’s Little Room for even ‘Healthy Whole Grains⁕’ on a Very-Low Carb Diet in Type 1 Diabetes. Here’s why. We often hear that carbohydrate counting
How Long Does it Take to go Keto?
July 29, 2020
How Long Does it Take to go Keto? How long does it take to go keto? It depends entirely upon your confidence and what you
The Difference between Ketosis and Ketoacidosis
July 29, 2020
We are going to be taking a look at Nutritional Ketosis and Diabetic Ketoacidosis( DKA). They are two different metabolic states that are not associated.
Carbohydrate Addiction
July 29, 2020
Carbohydrate Addiction. There is no science behind the recommendation for the population to consume 55% of their diet as carbohydrates. This unscientific number was the
Perfecting Insulin Doses
July 29, 2020
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My Retinopathy Has Gone
July 28, 2020
My retinopathy has gone. For now, at least. And that will do because it proves that this is not just a damage limitation exercise, but
Ken the Chameleon
July 28, 2020
Chameleon Ken: The amazing way in which we change to prevailing conditions. I met Ken (not his real name, of course, nor was he a
Half -marathon 1
July 10, 2020
A wonderful city-type half marathon. And, more importantly a big flashy medal for finishers! That should start off the year well, if I can do
Half-marathon 2
July 10, 2020
I thought it would be nice to run on the cliffs in one of my favourite parts of the country, with its spectacular scenery. Coming
Half-marathon 3
July 28, 2020
A flat course along quiet lanes with part of the run done in a private estate It is an impressive country house owned by the
Half-marathon 4
July 28, 2020
We need to shake things up a bit if these runs are to have any meaning. I have done 3 runs on high fat and