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Local woman loses six stone in a year after diabetes diagnosis

Sue Myerscough pictured with AWC Modality Dietitian Charlotte Lloyd

Joining a local GP practice's Low Carb programme has helped Sue Myerscough from East Morton lose six stone in weight following her diagnosis with type 2 diabetes just 12 months ago.

The programme, run by local AWC Modality surgeries, is now using Sue in marketing materials - which have helped to attract more than 40 local people to sign up to the new groups starting this month.

Sue says: “Before I started this programme I had a bad back and could only walk a few yards because of the pain I was suffering. I had sat down a lot and got fatter. I suffered with severe sciatica and had pain down both my legs.

"When I began on 23rd February last year, the doctor reduced some of my medication which helped focus my mind. I started by cutting out all the high carb foods - potato, pasta, rice, bread and pastry. The first two weeks were hard but as I began to put flavour in to my cooking (my spice rack is my new best friend) food has become enjoyable and is a way of life for me now!

“I have lost 6 stones to date and lost 8 inches off my waist. I have now walked a mile on several occasions and my pain down my legs and back has gone. I’ve reduced my medications even more and my medical stats have improved.

“I smile more too! This programme has been life changing for me. I’ve not even tried to lose weight I’ve just done the diet, which is really a new way of life!”

Local GP Dr Jackie Craven says: “If you have type 2 diabetes and want to lose weight, get better control of your diabetes and get off your medication then join our Very Low Carb Programme!"

The 9-month structured programme is held in small groups at either Holycroft Surgery in Keighley or Silsden Medical Practice. Run by a Modality GP and two dietitians, it offers education and support to help patients to maintain a very low carb diet.

If you are interested in the programme and have type 2 diabetes, you can email awc.modalitypartnership@nhs.net.

"This programme has been life changing for me!" Do you have Type 2 Diabetes and want to lose weight, get better control...

Posted by AWC Modality Partnership on Friday, February 17, 2023

 

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