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November 27, 2022
Angina Blockage

An Uncertain Future

John Veitch
After an unexpected heart attack, I’m faced with a few new issues that I don’t yet understand. The future is less certain than it once…
November 27, 2022
December 6, 2022
Tai Chi for All

Fitness and Strength

John Veitch
Six Minute Walking Speed Test: This is a standard test which is commonly used for older people in a hospital rehabilitation setting.
December 6, 2022
December 14, 2022
Common Metabolic Diseases

New Research – 2017

John Veitch

Glucose Spikes Uncovering a Hidden Threat A documentary for NHK, filmed in Japan, the USA, and Italy. Prof. Antonio Ceriello says that, “Glucose spikes undermine…

December 14, 2022
January 4, 2023
Park Run

Fitness for Older Adults

John Veitch

The previous post was about the very overweight RNZ executive Megan Whelan, who discovered that going to the gym and working with a personal trainer…

January 4, 2023
February 1, 2023

Control Without Measuring

John Veitch

Control Without Measuring A basic principle of management is that you can’t manage what you can’t measure. But the trap is that when we have…

February 1, 2023
February 27, 2024
Insulin Resistance

Insulin Resistance

John Veitch

Insulin Resistance “Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) is a condition that involves insulin resistance and a reduced ability to control blood glucose. Science and logic indicate…

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
Dietary Guidelines Quality Food

Dietary Guidelines

John Veitch

Dietary Guidelines “Global dietary guidelines have been updated to align with scientific evidence. The American Diabetes Association (ADA), The British Diabetes and Dietetic Associations, Diabetes…

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
Butter is good for you

American Diabetes Association

John Veitch

American Diabetes Association “An ADA 2019 consensus report concluded: ‘reducing overall carbohydrate intake for individuals with diabetes has demonstrated the most evidence for improving glycemia…

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
Diabetes Australia

Diabetes Australia

John Veitch

Diabetes Australia “Diabetes Australia states: ‘For people with type 2 diabetes, there is reliable evidence that lower carb eating can be safe and useful in…

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
Health New Zealand

NZ Ministry of Health

John Veitch

NZ Ministry of Health “New Zealand (NZ) does not endorse carbohydrate reduction as a viable option for individuals, but rather cautions against it. The NZ…

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
Clinical Trials

Clinical trials

John Veitch

Clinical trials “This is surprising, as clinical trials and primary care practice data report beneficial and sustained results from carbohydrate reduction. (7,8) Virta Health, a US-based…

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
Dr David Unwin, chief author of this paper

Dr David Unwin

John Veitch

Dr David Unwin “British general practitioner, Dr David Unwin used carbohydrate reduction to reverse/remit T2DM; of 199 patients with T2DM, 46% achieved drug-free remission, with…

February 27, 2024
February 27, 2024
Better health for all

Time to Catch Up

John Veitch

Time to Catch Up “In view of the rapid growth of evidence around carbohydrate restriction and Type II Diabetes, and the global guideline adoption, we…

February 27, 2024
March 6, 2024
John Veitch 81 years old

Horray for parkrun

John Veitch

Horray for parkrun Parkrun is now available in 22 countries worldwide. Started in the UK 20 years ago, it’s become a wonderful opportunity for families,…

March 6, 2024
August 27, 2024
Fitify App Week One

Hurray for Fitify App

John Veitch

Hurray for Fitify App I was using the Fitify Phone App as a home exercise program for three years. 18 months ago, I stopped doing…

August 27, 2024
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