I have so much to say that I don't know where to begin.
I am new and just started the fasting. I saw improved results almost immediately. I am taking two shots a day-- victoza and lantus. I hate both of them. I will admit I have not been a great patient with the meds. Metformin was not a problem but the shots are. Along came Dr. Fung's The Obesity Code book.
In two weeks, I noticed results immediately. I had not seen my endocrinologist in 6 months. (They are hard to find where I live and I had to cancel one appt. and it took 3 more months to get another.)
I was thrilled to start Dr. Fung's Intermittent fasting and thought my specialist would have to agree. She didn't. In fact, she discharged me from her care yesterday.
In spite of the good results and cutting my insulin in half over the last two weeks, she wrote a discharge letter to my primary care doctor stating that I am non compliant. She even quoted me in the letter, when I told her about the fasting idea/concept!
I had printed off several copies of interviews with Dr. Fung. She didn't look at them. She will no longer treat me. Why? Because I mentioned IF therapy.
Prior to starting with the fasting my numbers were in the 300s with no medication. I started the fasting and am using half of my meds, and I so pleased about that. I just thought she would share my enthusiasm. Instead, all I got was the " I follow the guidelines of the ADA".
I am just so frustrated - Her last words were "Lantus is your friend. Do not make it your enemy". I explained that I cannot lose weight on it and that I dislike the 2 shots a day I am taking and that it is keeping me fat. She didn't want to hear it.
So in closing, I will have to go about this on my own and manage my diabetes through The Obesity Code and without her help. So far so good! Hopefully my before and after will inspire you to get yourself a copy of this book and join the journey with me.