Good evening from Canada! Yes, I happened upon the Mediterranean diet by sheer accident with no guidance from Specialists in Canada. Yep, we have free healthcare, but unfortunately, not enough dieticians to go around. I believe you are correct in saying sugar is ultimately the culprit. There were no medications offered to me years ago.

I have lost weight by using this diet plan, and as mentioned earlier, when I want to splurge, I have found it's just not worth going back to nausea, frequent bowel movements, and misery or diarrhea. It's just not worth it. I have lost weight on the Mediterranean diet; however, at times I crave other ethnic foods in my meal repertoire, I just have to watch fat content, sodium, and sugar with Type 2 diabetes. It's hard! Thank you for sharing your personal experience. Cheers from Canada!!