FIXING DAD - The BBC Film about a Family Reversing Type 2 Diabetes
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- čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
- Want to reverse the diabetes of someone you love? Fixing Dad is a positive story of hope showing the recovery of a man from type 2 diabetes and the associated health complications.
When their dad Geoff was getting his affairs in order and the threat of diabetic foot amputation loomed, film-makers Anthony and Ian Whitington decided to step in. With their cameras holding him accountable for every aspect of his destructive lifestyle, they turn his stubborn resistance into iron resolve. As Geoff fought to regain his health amidst mounting complications, his sons battled against his years of poor diet, bad habits and ingrained negativity, with little more than hope and gritty determination to get them through.
There are no quick fixes as the brothers attempt to transform their dad from a barely mobile night security guard to a fighting fit endurance cyclist and global speaker on defeating type 2 diabetes. With more than a third of adults in the UK pre-diabetic - and millions living with type 2 already - they show that if Geoff can do it, anyone can. Through humour, support and determination, the family reminds us that those we love make us strong and that a life we love is worth fighting for.
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KETO/very-low carb put me right! I was pre-diabetic, 69 years old, many symptoms creeping up. Now I'm 35 again, 27kg lighter, and my symptoms have all gone, and my blood results normal once again. LOVE eating keto-style: steak and eggs and bacon, fish fried in butter, marrowbones for soup, cream in my coffee, and a bit of veg as a garnish. NO fruit (nature's candy! evil stuff). And I seem to eat a lot less as steak and butter fills me up... so the expense of organic steak is offset by no junk food, no extra snacks etc. Win win!
Thank you for sharing. I'm needing to hear stories such as yours about now. Thank you. I'm searching for answers myself
So now you're able to eat lots of carbs normally without any issues?
@@loot6carbs are absolute poison for anyone with type 1 or type 2. The medical profession just doesn’t want to break this perceived ‘bad news’ to us. To remain healthy or to find our way back to health carbs have to be kept to the bare minimum. (Type 1 for 40 years this October 💪🏻 )
Brilliant news!! Well done for finding the truth to a healthy life 👏
I'm a medical student and I am very grateful to have watched this. It's emotional, inspiring and mind-changing.
Hats off!
Enas Aliyuddin very glad you found our film to be inspiring. Thanks so much for your comments. FD
Enas Aliyuddin me too hats off
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I am so glad you fixed your Dad. This documentary is so impairing to me. I am 60 with diabetes 2. I am on road to fixing myself. I have changed diet and exercise. Now this documentary is fixing the world. Blessings to you. Thanks
How are u doing now mate
Thank you so much for making this film. I'm 54 and was diagnosed with Type 2 3 months ago. I haven't taken it seriously until a few weeks ago, when I started doing research. Last year I went through menopause and got a sweet tooth due to hormone imbalance. The doctor told me this was quite common and as a result many women get Diabetes after menopause. Why isn't the info stressed more? It's like a conspiracy or silence. Your film has inspired me to go on the low carb diet I've read so much about. I'm still young. I have years of life yet, and I don't want to spend it as an invalid. Thanks again. :)
StephBer1 thanks for sharing this 🙏🏼
Hey how's it going with your low carb diet?
Well done 👏🏻 Hope it’s going well ❤
All teary here. Has really inspired me to reverse my Type 2 Diabetes xxxxxx
Loved it! Can't believe this film doesn't have at least a million views. Let's share it!
Films like this should be viewed a billion times instead of the rubbish out there🥲
@@ginawu5302 I agree! 👏
Watching now in the US February 18 2024
I think what saved their dad most was they became a support to him and walked with him through this journey to health. So many people die everyday cause of giving up on themselves and not having belief and confidence in themselves that they can be and do better. He proba la could not have recovered in this way without the love and support of tmhis sons pushing him to be better. Having loving people in your life can make such a big difference in how you choose to live.
Bill gets it!! They went to the right guy. I have been managing my T2D for 24 years since diagnosed at age 40 with a very low carb diet. It saved my future.
What's your diet? I'm prediabetic
@@CountBeetleLook into the work of MD's David Unwin and Jason Fung; combining a low carb diet with regular fasting seems to be a good approach.
This stubborn and lovely Dad must have felt so loved going through this. ❤️
Thank you for your comment 😊
Thanks so much making this my dad died at 2007 in his53 because of 2 types of diabetes, he got kidney failure I cried a lot I'm glad u guys help your dad I'm grateful knowing that some young people out here care enough to look after their father
This man AND his boys ROCK!!!
What a lovely documentary. My husband has been diagnosed with type 2, looks like fixing husband is about to start. Great description of type 2 from the new GP. Thank you x
so glad you enjoyed the film! thank you and good luck!
This film has inspired me to do better for my own son’s sake. Thank you.
That's great news - all power to you! Keep in touch - Let us know how you're getting on fixingdad@gmail.com !
It's really nice seeing at least some semblance of first-world health care in the UK. Both of my parents died in their early 60s, largely due to lack of medical care especially preventative screening. I'm watching my boss follow the standard "progression" of diabetes, and he's got decent medical care now but it's only because he's old enough to have Medicare which starts at age 65. I've talked and talked with the guy about his diet and how he can halt the progress of his type II diabetes and even reverse it, and he simply won't change his diet. Everyone I know (here in the US) who has diabetes or is overweight or both, will get worse and worse and die too young, before they'll change their diets. I watched another docu about the NHS and the fight against diabetes and there was a lady with a tent set up, offering free screenings, it was amazing - we used to have those long ago, here in the US. They'd set up in the park or most of the time at a library or Senior Center and screen for diabetes, all for free. As the US gets worse and worse, things like that are only distant memory. It will cost me a lot of money to just get tested for A1C which is the test to see if you're diabetic or pre-diabetic. Carry on, and don't let anyone interfere with the NHS!
I live in Oklahoma and on Social security now with type 2 and trying to fight it myself. This is what I'm looking for. Real people fighting the real fight with real hope!! Even a nutritionist told me to take metformin and live it up. Her comment "You don't expect to live forever do you" the advice from a "professional" here. So many conflicting stories here on CZcams, plant based only, keto only, even keto plant based only, we are right, you are wrong camps everywhere, medical community is ignorant on the subject in many cases it seems. Thanks for your sharing.
A touching documentary that perfectly captured the frustrations of people in this situation. It was also infuriating to hear the medical professionals lack of knowledge and ignorance about T2D and its reversability. This was made in 2016/17 (?) but in 2010 my cardioligist reversed my pre-T2D by getting me educated and having me follow a ketogenic diet. It's been known for decades that a LCHF diet or a full ketogenic diet can reverse many of the "modern" diseases caused by too much sugar and ultra-processed carbs. Hopefully this will change but it needs to happen sooner or more people are destined for a miserable middle and late age and early death from lack of decent advice.
So now you're able to eat lots of carbs normally without any issues?
@@loot6anyone who eats lots of carbs is usually putting stress on their metabolism which sooner or later will create issues don't you think?
@@sunbeam9222 Ermm no you have that the opposite way around. Anyone depriving their body of carbs is putting stress on the metabolism. There are more studies about that than there are blades of grass. Even Dr Atkins, the most famous low carb enthusiast stated that going low carb anything more than short term shuts down the metabolism.
You and your family have faced the greatest challenge well done. From Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦
so glad you enjoyed the film!
Geoff what a journey, and a fantastic public speaker. Your boys , well what can I say, the relationship you have with them is amazing and it was good to see the rough with the smooth, you can see those boys love you.
This is a frankly beautiful piece of filmmaking. We’re currently in pre-production of a documentary focussing on type 2 diabetes, the factors that have lead to the epidemic levels of cases and bariatric procedures that can help people reverse it, and I felt compelled, having watched your film, to comment on how inspiring I found it to watch. Great stuff chaps!
So many beautiful dads in the credits. 😌 ❤️
Great news about the type 2 diabetes - a lot of time, hard work & willpower obviously went into making Fixing Dad and I think you did an excellent job, especially Geoff, what a star! I also think that Whitington Brothers should do more documentries!
Andrew James thanks buddy! We have two more coming out this year. The Fixing Challenge on BBC in August (mentoring 4 other families to do the same with other chronic illness) and Howell (www.howell4help.com). You can follow our progress at www.whitingtonbrothers.com. 😊
Love is ALLLL we need‼️ Love initiates actions. Lovely sons & a loving dad🥹
Gah.. bloody hell choked up here at the end. What a great job.. all of you! Thank you 💖👏😊
Excellent just Excellent
There are so many words that can not be said.
I saw this many moons ago, felt it, understood it. Yet did not , or was not able to help my own dad to overcome a totally preventable issue.
Dispite the outcome, it is good to see the input youve had, to just make him ok. Hi five!
The goal of just being human is a thing.
Where’s the love button? I choked back tears towards the end. What a film, what a story, what a message.
One comment though. The doctors lay the blame on the politicians. Yes, it’s their duty also to act to turn back the epidemic. But the medical establishment can do much, much more.
I agree. Though they play a significant part in managing through medication, the medical training should have nutrition as a required module that every medical student should pass! Minimizing on nutrition and giving more emphasis on drugs like metformin and others is a very unbalanced way to train these professionals
Sadly prescribed medications to lower cholesterol; which is produced naturally by the self-healing, self-regulatory, Intelligently Designed human body - according to its need - more so in the elderly; contributes to the possibility of developing diabetes. In men increasing the possibility 40%, and in women more than 70%.
You have reached me, inside, of me. You have reached 1 more soul. Thank you. Willpower and know-how with confidence now determination.
Very impressive video!
Well done and congratulations to Dad!
And how wonderful the Son’s!
Powerful message on taking our health more into our own hands.
he has a beautiful family ❤
Wow I’ve just come across this after being told I have Type 2 today you were super inspirational in this film i will use it as my motivation thank you xx
Thank you, Sir
Thank you!! 😊
I love and respect you guys for taking care of your father. God bless you guys.
Thanks so much!
I’ve just paused this to write… what an amazing piece of work! Well done fellas! Truly inspirational!
What a beautiful documentary..cudos to you both. Haven't seen this kind of dedication from Kids to their Parents in Modern Times.
Loved your film. Lost my dad last summer.You can't turn back time. Noticed my dad ageing never thought we would be without him now. He was always active looking after mum who has two new knees. Why did we not see what was happening now I know we could have helped him. Turns out he was on prescription drugs he had no need being on you know the kind doctors put old people on statins, aspirin, anti acids and flu jabs. He had been a smoker in the past and so when he started feeling not well probably thought the worst, as we are all repeated told that one in three will get cancer. Slowly, eating less because the anti acids weren't working, which of course don't work and the doctors know best situation he became so deficient he had a stroke and then taken into hospital where they well and truly finished him off.
Debra Dooly so sorry about your dad. Thank you for sharing this with us and do stay in touch. it's about you and the healthy continuation of your family now. fixingdad@gmail.com
Best wishes
FD xx
Debra Dooly how sick
Medications to die for... The third leading cause of death - following heart disease and cancer - currently being prescription medications (half of these deaths, after taking them as prescribed) 😥
You boys did good. You did really good by your old man. If you have children, they noticed. Guaranteed you left an impression on their minds. And decreased your own chances of growing old and being left behind.
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Barely started watching and am crying already
Fair play. That's some commitment from this man's sons.
Wow - what a beautiful film and amazing family. Thank you!!
Thank you Helen so glad you enjoyed the film!
Loved your film. Glad that your work paid off with your Dad. It's so emotional and not an easy process! He certainly had his battles to overcome! Diabetes is reversible and so are many metabolic ailments. Good luck to everyone out there who's on their own journey back to health!
Started off having a quick look at GP's recommendation - 1 or 2 minutes, I thought. 1 hour and 4 minutes later of the best, informative , spirited and enriching documentary I was left wanting more...
Thank you Mukesh for your kind comments - we are so pleased you enjoyed the film!
Thanks for this film. It's all true. I have diabetes type 2, injecting insulin now. Lifestyle has been a mess. Everything you say is true its what you eat I know I've proved it to myself. x
My dad died in 2020 before I realized he needed us to help save him. He was sad after my mom passed. Grief and loneliness led to bad decisions, not to mention they’re just not good for your health. I miss him and I wish he was still here.
What a beautiful documentary. It’s given me the boost I need to make the changes in my life. Thank you.
Thank you for this documentary!
Thanks for watching!
So glad I came across this documentary I needed this so much
So glad you found it and that it helped you! 😊
Fantastic documentary, having recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure this has made me take a serious look at my life habits. Thank you
How did I miss this? What an incredivbly inspiring piece of work. Well done to all involved - especially Geoff!
so glad you enjoyed the film! thank you
Wowww!!! What are a documentary film. I love this film
Nice documentary video I ever seen 💝
Wish my children would help to fix me. This has inspired me, thank you xx
Thank you so much for this film... it brought so much sadness, sorrow and at the same time so much joy and happiness to me: total mixed emotions were overwhelming. Amazing, loving, caring kids and adorable father. I said you all for such a great job! Congratulations! It also gave me idea to care for myself so my daughter wouldn’t suffer trying to fix me. I understood that we should be responsible for the body God have us. Let’s all take care of ourselves. Bravo!!!
Highly recommended film.
Brilliant. Beyond inspirational. Well done to you, sir!
Great and enjoyed watching this greatly. Awesome relationship between father and sons. "Dad" made me laugh out loud a couple of times. Really inspiring.
Absolutely inspiring and emotional
👍👍👍👍👍I really like the message. Definitely got me thinking
What an awesome film. Geoff, you and your family are and inspiration. I'm off to go for a ride on my bike!
Emotional and Inspiring!
So moving, your boys battled for you, you’re a lucky man to have them, and them to have you ❤️
so glad you enjoyed the film! thank you
Sobering look at what's really important in life; selling your soul for some corporation seems like a waste....unless you can afford to retire before you are burned out.
Brilliant..well done all
Such a Inspiring film I have not got type2 but am overweight.... has kicked my bum even harder to lose the excess 11lbs so far
And Dr Bill Warrilow is a excellent docter!
I live local to charing...
Brilliant. Thank you.
Any chance for a follow up? Or, is it known how much dad's vital statistics improved; blood pressure, pancreas making insulin again, etc.? Even the liver can undergo dramatic healing after major changes in lifestyle.
In the last five minutes, they say that 18 months after beginning, the diabetes was completely gone.
Dads just as stubborn as me :)
Lovely documentary
Diet is the most important factor in regaining health; regular mild-moderate exercise and strength training helps, especially for autophagy but it's not necessary, T2D can be cured with diet and fasting alone. Those who are obese should concentrate on weight loss through diet before they start putting stress on their joints and organs with heavy exercise. At least... that's my personal take.
Thank you!
bit concerned here. It is very well documented that type 2 diabetes is a self-made disease. 99% of type 2 diabetics can reverse and get rid of the illness by changing lifestyle, including activities/exercise, and diet. I am a little surprised that the message doesn't seem to be getting through to mainstream. Type 2 is a 'cause and effect' illness. you cause it.
Thoroughly enjoyed the film, very uplifting. Good job guys.
That maybe because current advice does not recommend limiting carbs upping healthy fats, Davidm to reverse type 2 and reduce/eliminate the need for (expensive for the NHS) medication. Once this changes, we may begin to see our population's health start to improve and pre-diabetes/type 2 diabetes figures decline.
Self made doesn't mean that the root cause is the self if you don't know how to uncause the issue.
What an inspiring and motivating film, can’t believe I hadn’t seen it before. Thanks to re-reading Michael Mosley’s 8 week sugar diet book where he shares this story.
Wow what an Amazing Film,so thought provoking, Brilliant,Beautiful story of the Love of Their Father. They cared so much to help their Dad make Vital Life changing decisions,that at times brought fear and helplessness into all of their lives. To see the way that Geoff made this changes was was really an honour to watch. I got goosebumps watching Geoff getting to the finish line after his huge race for Diabetes. The best thing of all was Seeing Geoff speaking out in front of an Audience of People,getting this Vital message out. What a champion you are Geoff.. to his Sons,Thankyou for getting this Important message out,and for Caring and Loving your Dear Dad ❤️
Fabulous and inspiring documentary. Well done to you all. Any chance you three will go into comedy next?????
Revesing diabetes, happening all the time, with diet! Check out Jason Fung, Sarah Hallberg or Diet Doctor!
About Dad's refusal to cook - Why can't you just teach Marilyn how to fix/cook proper food for him and how to pack his lunch? Teach her keto. She's already cooking so why not just teach her the dos and don'ts? I'm missing something here.
Was thinking the same..Marilyn enjoys cooking for him so wats the fuss about???Am sure she wud be glad to cook wat he needs to get better
You’re not crying I am
Any more information on how this is going now .i like your show top effort
Videos of a person in a diabetic rage
True!😊
How is he going now after these years
I reversed my diabetes though diet. Its pretty simple don't eat the sugar or carbs, and you won't need the insulin. I eat meats, salads, berries, yogurt, eggs, mushrooms green fruits like cucumbers and peppers. But more important what I don't eat, Sugary fruits, candy, carbs (rice, bread, pasta, potatoes), bad oils (omega 6's) seed oil and veg oil, peanut oil, margarine. My tip is Eat lots of good fats (avacado, oilve oil, nuts, butter, fatty meats like bacon, or steak) because fat makes you feel full and satisfied. If your starving and hungry all the time your diet won't last very long. Don't count calories, Just eat protein and fats, and some veggies.
Why didn't they talk about what he ate? I'm prediabetic and wondering if anyone has a word on reversing it
Look for example into the work of MD's David Unwin Jason Fung... Combining a low carb diet with regular fasting seems to be a good approach.
Amazing documentary, and hoping it’ll open up communications to my own dad who has Type 2 and just got out of the hospital after failure to manage it. Quick question though and I believe I missed it, but what was Geoff’s Mind goal?
Grabbing and holding on to the glimmer of hope that the condition could be reversed?
This one hit me hard
I discovered Veganism almost 4 years ago. I lost well over 140 pounds, It so good I have peope I know who is shocked, dismayed, a doctor thought I had to become a drug addict. She thought it was no way I could lost 120 plus pounds in 18 months, Trust me it was hard. I reached a point that this lifestyle had me skipping meals. I wasnt hungry as I used to be. I tot scared during Covid as I did no exercise d say many weeks of a 3 to 5 pounds lost in a week...But now to am so deep into it, I am upset if my scale shows a 2 to 3 pounds weight gain. I learned that Vegan Junk food exists. I am careful now to never skip reading labels
2:00. Tears: jerked.
ALL LIFESTYLES DISEASES ARE REVERSIBLE IF YOU MODIFY YOUR LIFESTYLE
I guess there's still not much hope listening to the doctor's and experts in the video. It's not carbs that cause diabetes, it's ultra processed food. Unfortunately there's way too much money there to do anything about that soon. It took decades before action was taken against tobacco even.
I can't express how angry it makes me when someone makes no distinction between the simplest carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates, and this especially when it comes from a physician (@14:17) who is expected to provide clarity and insight. Indigestible fiber is a carbohydrate that we need and come from plant foods that contain a superabundance of carbohydrates, most of which are complex.
He said eat above ground vegetables they have fibre and are carbs. But reality is the aren’t needed. Animal protein and fats is all you need.
People are just LAZY and CARELESS
What sorts of foods does one eat?
@@CountBeetle The evidence provided by "petrified poopies" from our cave-man ancestors suggests that we should eat a high-fiber diet that provides between 100 and 200 grams of fiber per day. If you eat that and don't go over your calorie needs you will be eating a nonprocessed plant-based diet.
@@tom47opm3 You are asking for trouble with a diet like that.
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Food companies are like big tobacco of the past . Just don't eat the junk they sell
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Mediocre actors...
Thank you, we tried!!!! :-)