I agree with you,

It also concerns me that the man in the article seems to be making up his own diet, without consulting a doctor or health professional, and he could be lacking vital nutrients. He reports feeling unwell:

"I felt tired and lethargic...I was in a bit of a daze, and on certain days walking round the office was an effort. My family were concerned about me getting thinner and somewhat short-tempered. Day six was a bad day. Despite it being mid July, I wore four layers of clothing to keep warm and even then my fingers grew numb. I felt tired in the evening, and then constipation set in"

If he repeatedly starves himself like this, won't it make him weaker? He certainly seems incapable of the most modest amount of exercise, according to the quotes above.

I can't say whether the actual diet, as conducted officially in the trial mentioned in the article, works or not. However I do think that the way it was done by the man in this article does not sound healthy.

I agree Lizzie, does not sound to healthy. Would like to see his blood Lab Work-up after that diet, bet his vits/minerals where not good.

I would be afraid of that diet! First off I couldn't make it on 800 cals. My brother-in-law had a type of gastric surgery but was under a doctors care all the time. He also had a regimen he had to do for quite a while pre-surgery before they would even do the surgery. He is Type2 and had to have numerous work ups done by cardiologist etc. before this dr. would even consider this. Also had to attend group meetings once or twice weekly or he would NOT get this procedure done. He still follows up with this doctor maybe once a month (surgery was done about 7 years ago).

This should be checked into thoroughly so as you don't damage your body in any way.

Good luck and have a great day.

Said he contacted the professor of metabolism in diabetics and his own doctor So he had 2 doctors monitoring him.

After contacting Professor Taylor, and getting the nod from my GP, I decided to follow the diet (experts warn never to start such a drastic regimen without first checking with your doctor). My target weight was 8st 12lb.

Good luck with this lostonrye and please keep us posted on your progress. If your doctor gave you the go ahead you should be good to go!! :)

I apologize. I missed the part where he says he contacted Prof Taylor and his GP. But still, I wonder how much involvement either doctor had after giving the initial nod - it seems unlikely to me that a medical professional would supervise his patient being so unwell.

Would it make a difference what the 800 cals was composed of?:I mean, whether it was protein, fat, carbs? Solids or liquids? Might you get more energy from different foods? I don't know the answer, I am just wondering here.

Hi all yes i have lost about 17 lb so far with a 1600 cal a day diet i have been on this for about 6 weeks
and have tried a few days of just 800 cal a protein drink with salads
its working but I know how easy it is to just put it all back on without really noticing
and to be really vigilant about diet all the time is a chore.
I have seen many of those celebrities who starve themselves before making an exercise Video
and 6 months later they have ballooned out bigger than before
For weight that is such a struggle to loose , it seems to appear back 3 times faster and with even less food
I am more interested in the Hba1c score and how it effects that

you should always watch out for these low calorie type diets...your body needs calorie and importantly carbs...I have seen some try to cut their carbs down so low that the body just fought against it down the line causing many other health issues. check this article

http://www.livestrong.com/article/307924-how-many-calories-are-needed-per-pound-to-maintain-a-body-weight/

This was originally reported to the world from the scientific study at Newcastle University. Here is one of the better early articles from The Guardian:
http://www.theguardian.com/society/2011/jun/24/low-calorie-diet-hope-cure-diabetes

Follow-up, if you will, by reading this gentleman's personal account of putting it into practice at an entire website he created to track and report his progress: www.cureddiabetes.com

I've got to admit, I really want this to be true.

Thanks for the new links
I first read about a Japanese study on Rats that found a low cal diet cured their diabetes
One of these articles says a cure for diabetes in low cal diet
and then goes on to describe diabetes as incurable.
I am trying this diet for 8 weeks at 1600 cal a day
80grm protein and 80 carbs
no sweets or sugar Just from some fruit its working
but I don;t won't to revert back to my original weight when I stop the diet
I am getting a HbA1c in the week so I'll see how much it has brought that down from 7.9 3 months ago if a tall.Need a belt now on most pants so I know its getting rid of some belly fat.
I intend to eat normally (good diabetic diet) for a week and start another 2 month 1600 and hope to reach a better weigh and glucose level
I won;t be posting any revelations of a cure but will keep you posted of any progress