Is anyone doing 5:2 or diabetic blood sugar diet

I'm not endorsing it (I haven't taken the time to research it) but the doctor who popularised the 5:2 diet has a new book on this very subject. It's been getting a lot of press recently:

https://thebloodsugardiet.com/

I've got type 2 and since losing 35lbs through CICO I've halved my metformin dosage. I changed my macros to 30% Carb/ 35% Fat/ 35% Protein, so it's not technically Low Carb but it seems to have helped. My blood sugar is much more stable now, probably a combination of less belly fat and less carbs.

I'm quite happy with CICO but that 5:2 blood sugar diet does look tempting.

Hope someone with first-hand knowledge comes into this thread.

5:2 is calorie zig-zagging. This is not a new concept but Dr. Mosely is famous for promoting it. If this method of zig-zagging your calories keeps you on track, and helps you lose weight....great.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/100058-5-2-fasting

I read the book. ALL the "so-called" evidence in the book is anecdotal. My tests were x,y, & z before, and then x,y, & z after......this is not proof. Proof is the study of large control groups. Did Dr Mosely start exercise, did Dr Mosely eat a Mediterranean diet, what are Dr Mosely's genetic markers.....way too many variables to say (based on his blood work) zig-zagging your calories = health benefits a, b, & c.

Blood sugar diet.....I don't know. But if his proof for this diet is similar to 5:2, then forget it.

CICO = calories in vs. calories out. ANY method of weight loss is about creating a calorie deficit.

I am not diabetic but I have tried 5:2 and it is challenging at best..... look at Intermittent fasting with a daily schedule of 14:10 or 16:8. It has the same effect and is easier to follow. research them all before trying and hopefully someone can chime in with experience.