FIXING DAD - The BBC Film about a Family Reversing Type 2 Diabetes 

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!

All teary here. Has really inspired me to reverse my Type 2 Diabetes xxxxxx

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

I'm a medical student and I am very grateful to have watched this. It's emotional, inspiring and mind-changing. Hats off!

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. :)

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.

Loved it! Can't believe this film doesn't have at least a million views. Let's share it!

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.

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

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 man AND his boys ROCK!!!

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 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

This film has inspired me to do better for my own son’s sake. Thank 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!

Gah.. bloody hell choked up here at the end. What a great job.. all of you! Thank you 💖👏😊

You and your family have faced the greatest challenge well done. From Johannesburg South Africa 🇿🇦

This stubborn and lovely Dad must have felt so loved going through this. ❤️

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!

Love is ALLLL we need‼️ Love initiates actions. Lovely sons & a loving dad🥹

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!

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.

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.

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.

You have reached me, inside, of me. You have reached 1 more soul. Thank you. Willpower and know-how with confidence now determination.

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.

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

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!

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.

What a beautiful documentary. It’s given me the boost I need to make the changes in my life. Thank you.

I love and respect you guys for taking care of your father. God bless you guys.

Excellent just Excellent

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...

Am Barely started watching and am crying already

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

Fair play. That's some commitment from this man's sons.

Thank you, Sir

Wow - what a beautiful film and amazing family. Thank you!!

So glad I came across this documentary I needed this so much

Wowww!!! What are a documentary film. I love this film

How did I miss this? What an incredivbly inspiring piece of work. Well done to all involved - especially Geoff!

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.

Thank you for this documentary!

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.

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!!!

Thank you!

Brilliant. Thank you.

Wish my children would help to fix me. This has inspired me, thank you xx

Brilliant. Beyond inspirational. Well done to you, sir!

Absolutely inspiring and emotional

Emotional and Inspiring!

Nice documentary video I ever seen 💝

What an awesome film. Geoff, you and your family are and inspiration. I'm off to go for a ride on my bike!

Great and enjoyed watching this greatly. Awesome relationship between father and sons. "Dad" made me laugh out loud a couple of times. Really inspiring.

Highly recommended film.

Brilliant..well done all

👍👍👍👍👍I really like the message. Definitely got me thinking

Dads just as stubborn as me :) Lovely documentary

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.

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.

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.

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.

You’re not crying I am

Fabulous and inspiring documentary. Well done to you all. Any chance you three will go into comedy next?????

So moving, your boys battled for you, you’re a lucky man to have them, and them to have you ❤️

Revesing diabetes, happening all the time, with diet! Check out Jason Fung, Sarah Hallberg or Diet Doctor!

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 ❤️

Videos of a person in a diabetic rage

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.

Any more information on how this is going now .i like your show top effort

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.

How is he going now after these years

This one hit me hard

2:00. Tears: jerked.

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?

Why didn't they talk about what he ate? I'm prediabetic and wondering if anyone has a word on reversing it

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.

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

ALL LIFESTYLES DISEASES ARE REVERSIBLE IF YOU MODIFY YOUR LIFESTYLE

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.

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Food companies are like big tobacco of the past . Just don't eat the junk they sell

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.

Mediocre actors...

Fantastic documentary, having recently been diagnosed with high blood pressure this has made me take a serious look at my life habits. Thank you