Dr Unwin (Southport GP) latest article

Excess dietary glucose is believed to lead to insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and also progressive hepatocyte triglyceride accumulation (non-alcoholic fatty liver disease [NAFLD]).

Considering the increased cardiovascular risks associated with NAFLD and type 2 diabetes, effective risk factor management of individuals with these conditions is critical. Weight loss can improve abnormal liver biochemistry, the histological progression
of NAFLD and diabetes control. However, the most effective diet remains controversial. 

The authors implemented a low-carbohydrate (CHO) diet in a primary healthcare setting and assessed its effect on weight, HbA1c, serum gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) and cholesterol. In this article, the authors present their findings and question the role of dietary CHO in the aetiology of abnormal liver biochemistry and diabetes.

Full PDF http://www.diabesityinpractice.co.uk/media/content/_master/4311/files/pdf/dip4-3-102-8.pdf

Dr Unwin posted this on the other forum yesterday yet got only two replies, understandable I suppose since many of the low carbers have been cherubed or walked away

Link Southport GP

Excellent stuff!

What a horrid thought though, being cherubed. Visions of having your face squished between huge meaty thighs.

chris c wrote:Excellent stuff!

What a horrid thought though, being cherubed. Visions of having your face squished between huge meaty thighs

graham64 wrote:

chris c wrote:Excellent stuff!

What a horrid thought though, being cherubed. Visions of having your face squished between huge meaty thighs

Monty Beantipper told me there are worse ways to check out, but he is one kinky SOB.

How did I get back here??? I'm supposed to be on the blog . . .

chris c wrote:How did I get back here??? I'm supposed to be on the blog . . .

It's people like you Chris get us low carbers a bad name.