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I don't eat meat, cheese and coconut oil are the only fats I have.
"I've never had diabetes". - implies you think this thing comes and goes.
That's not what I said at all, I just meant I'm surprised I haven't got it, I didn't say anything about it coming and going.
"Although diabetics are encouraged to avoid or limit fats and especially saturated fats from animal products, experts are now telling us that coconut oil is one fat that can safely help regulate blood glucose levels and protect against insulin resistance."
https://www.healthcentral.com/articl...l-and-diabetes
Why not google 'Coconut Oil for Diabetes' or go on some of the forums and see what diabetics are saying, if you look on pet forums you will also find that people are treating dogs with diabetes with it too. :thumbup:
If you have Type 2 the Metformin tablets give you the shits on a grand scale.
I think I'd prefer injections or do they do the same ?
Anyway 6.8 sugars and 4.8 cholesterol with the medication at the moment.
Shares in Andrex recommended as more folk develop it.
Therefore, it is not wise for you to recommend coconut oil to people who may be getting saturated fats from meat.
I have googled "Coconut oil for diabetes", and there is not a peer-reviewed study out there. There's a hell of a lot of p-hacking though, and there's also a lot of anecdotal evidence. But, no peer-reviewed study. Until we have one, such Google searches are going to come back with misinformation.
Also, just because people are giving it to dogs, it isn't really enough to convince me that we should be recommending it to human beings. It's a shame because it would be a cheaper option for the NHS. I wonder why they aren't rolling it out?
Do you read all of the posts in a thread? you must have missed where I said: "Obviously I'm not an expert and I'm not telling anyone what to do, I'm just saying what has been working for me"
I did not say because people are giving it to dogs we should give it to humans :hehe: I just meant if people are interested in the subject they might want to read about how it's now being used on animals.
As for the NHS, coconut oil is a natural product so I don't think it can be patented by big pharma in it's current form, I doubt the NHS will be dishing it out until they have genetically modified in some way. :biggrin:
Anything else you want to pick at? I've had nothing but negativity since I've started this diet anyway, despite being 90lbs down, looking and feeling healthier than I have in 30 years people are still determined to make me feel shit about it, I'm past caring now tbh.
Take no notice of them Mrs R, you keep taking your motor oil :thumbup:
Well,I must admit after watching an episode of "Trust me I'm a doctor" I'll now have to reassess the possible benefits of coconut oil.I guess its a given that all who have read this thread from start to finish will have an interest.They ran a test on the effects of what they call bad cholesterol on the body as a result of ingesting 3 types of fat,namely,butter,olive oil and coconut oil. Sufficed to say that doctor were somewhat astounded to find that coconut oil reduced the chance of heart disease by a huge 15%.They also said more research was needed(they always do)so time to eat a bit of humble pie.Must be something in it as the doctors were genuinly surprised.
Pies are not very good if you're on a diet :hehe:
I must admit I was not expecting them to show it in a good light for some reason, it was a pleasant surprise when they gave out the results..
https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...fc&oe=5A5F0BAA
https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episod...es-7-episode-2