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  • Labarum
    Moderator
    • Mar 07, 2004
    • 2686
    #1

    Diabetes rates soar in UK

    BBC NEWS | Health | Rates of diabetes soar in the UK
    Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
    he said, 'Don't count calories.'
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    Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
    Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
    Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
    Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.


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    Tags: diabetes, rates, soar
    • Zarabelle
      • Feb 09, 2004
      • 3515
      #2
      Re: Diabetes rates soar in UK

      Frightening stuff!
      224/200/165
      F 38 (5'7)
      Currently doing couch to 5K program to start running and loving it Check out 'Get Running' if you have an iPhone.

      24 LOST 35 TO GO
      Mini Goals: 200/190/180/170/165




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        • Pam112
          • Jan 23, 2009
          • 38
          #3
          Re: Diabetes rates soar in UK

          My husband was found to be diabetic.

          I cringe everytime I see the high carb diet they put him on.
          Starting Size =32 UK - 5 Jan 09
          Current Size = 26 UK - 16 Feb 09





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            • Georgiana
              Moderator
              • Jan 26, 2008
              • 12782
              #4
              Re: Diabetes rates soar in UK

              OMG, yes... I was reading this this morning. 74%?! That's staggering!
              "Get action. Seize the moment. Man was never intended to become an oyster."

              -- Theodore Roosevelt

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                • Labarum
                  Moderator
                  • Mar 07, 2004
                  • 2686
                  #5
                  Re: Diabetes rates soar in UK

                  More here

                  NHS resources threatened as diabetes cases soar 70 per cent - Health News, Health & Wellbeing - The Independent
                  Atkins didn't say 'Calories don't count',
                  he said, 'Don't count calories.'
                  --------------------------------------
                  Male 6 ft 3in 60 years old. Married 28 years.
                  Began Atkins March 04 at 260lb, reduced to 203lb by April 07 and maintained.
                  Blood Pressure Mar 04 147/94 . Jun 04 121/74 . Dec 04 119/72 . Jan 06 126/71 . Dec 07 110/70
                  Atkins makes exercise mandatory - I took up cycling - see last pics at 203lb.


                  http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=labarum

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                    • sallyseachange

                      Moderator Emeritus
                      • Jan 15, 2005
                      • 12313
                      #6
                      Re: Diabetes rates soar in UK

                      Very scary indeed!
                      Before and after:






                      PLEDGING FLIGHTS
                      Completed: 1st set of buildings and mountains (Everest,M.Blanc & Kilimanjaro, twice); Tower Masts & Chimneys; More virtual buildings; Challenger's Choice x 2 (volcanos and mountains on Mars). Currently climbing: Mount Snowdon again: 416/475

                      Start 10 Jan 2005. Maintenance since Aug. 2005.
                      F/56yrs/5'.4"
                      SW:77.7 LW:56.5 CW:60.1 (kilos)

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