ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
Each programme comes with a different number of sensors.
ProLongevity Lite is our taster programme which allows you to sample the full programme at a minimum cost. ProLongevity Lite includes one sensor which you wear for 2 weeks and then there is one meeting with a member of the clinical team to review your results. For the investment of £150.00, you can get a great idea of how we work, and you can then choose to undertake one of our additional programmes, should you so wish.
ProLongevity Bronze continues for 2 months and you will receive 4 sensors. (Each sensor lasts 14 days). You will use 2 in the first month and 2 in the second month of the programme.
ProLongevity Silver lasts 6 months and you will receive 6 sensors. (Each sensor lasts 14 days). You will use 2 sensors in the first month and 2 sensors in the second month. In the third month, you simply follow our expert dietary advice, while in the fourth month 1 sensor is used to ensure stability and consistency. The fifth month reverts to dietary advice only and during the sixth month you have 1 final sensor to ensure the programme’s success. We don’t provide sensors for the entire programme because most clients have learned what spikes their sugars by the end of week eight. So, providing further sensors would increase the cost of the programme but add little value
ProLongevity Gold continues for 12 months and you will receive 8 sensors. (Each sensor lasts 14 days) You will use 2 sensors in the first month and 2 sensors in the second month. In the third month, you simply follow our expert dietary advice, while in the fourth month 1 sensor is used to ensure stability and consistency. The fifth month reverts to dietary advice only and during the sixth, ninth and 12 month you use the additional sensors to ensure the programme’s success. We don’t provide sensors for the entire programme because most clients have learned what spikes their sugars by the end of week eight. So, providing further sensors would increase the cost of the programme but add little value
ProLongevity Maintenance plan is available as an add-on to any plan it’s a way to ensure that you maintain and build upon the many benefits of the Lite/Silver/Gold programmes above. Essentially, it’s an extension but at a much lower cost. There is a 12-month minimum term which includes 1 additional sensor and a 1-hour consultation with Graham or one of the ProLongevity team health practitioners every quarter.
All plans can be paid annually or in 2, 6 or 12 instalments, plus a deposit. We offer a 10% discount for full upfront payment and 10% additional discount when two people undertake the programme together.
Each plan is different, and you will receive a different level of support for each level. Based on your needs we will assign an expert healthcare specialist to you and they will arrange a private 1-hour consultation when it is convenient for you. We plan for one consultation every 2 weeks for the first 8-weeks and monthly thereafter, but this can be flexible according to clients’ needs
ProLongevity Lite is a 2 month programme and costs £295 per month, per person, with an initial deposit of £295 (totalling £885 inclusive of VAT where applicable)
ProLongevity Silver is a 6 month programme and costs £159 per month, per person, with an initial deposit of £295 (totalling £1249 inclusive of VAT where applicable)
ProLongevity Gold is a 12 month programme and costs £95 per month, per person with an initial deposit of £295 (totalling £1435 inclusive of VAT where applicable)
All plans can be paid annually or in 2, 6 or 12 instalments, plus a deposit. We offer a 10% discount for full upfront payment and 10% additional discount when two people undertake the programme together
Additional sensors can be purchased upon request. Each sensor costs £48.00 plus VAT (£57.60). However, people with diabetes and other long-term conditions may be VAT exempt. If this is you, please ask us for more details. Whilst you are on one of our programme’s, should you wish to purchase additional sensors we are able to provide them at the discounted price of £45.83 (£55 including VAT)
Many clients progress through the programme alone and it works well. But it is much more enjoyable and proactive if you sign up with a friend or a relative. It’s like having a “personal sponsor” – you can motivate each other to live healthier for longer and make the most out of our service.
Disclaimer* sessions must be taken together for the length of the course
ABOUT THE APP
You need to download the “Freestyle Libre” app from either the app store (for iPhones) or the google play store (for Androids).
Once the app has been downloaded you must create a username and password.
Be sure to remember this information as you will need it each time you log into the app.
https://www.libreview.com/ – Is the website version you can also use (this offers a better previewing experience and a lot more information). Here is where your information is collected and stored. You can share your collected data with ProLongevity – see below
1) Log in to www.libreview.com
2) Click on the settings menu (3 horizontal blue lines) on the far right hand side of the screen at the top
3) Click Account settings
4) Click my practices
5) Enter our practice ID!
For this you will need to use the ProLongevity practice ID which is 00247321
You need to keep a very detailed food diary using your libre app or the website.
For example:
Bad example: ‘Sandwich’
Good example: ‘White bread with no butter, cheddar cheese and 2 slices of ham’
Please also record all alcohol, exercise, and stress related incidents. In fact feel feel to record anything that might be relevant. The more detailed and accurate your information is, the better our healthcare professionals can analyse your data and help you Live Healthy for Longer.
Please record all your data with the Libre app either using your mobile device or on a computer/desktop.
Please note that support for the app and sensor is by Freestyle not by ProLongevity. Please Click Here to Opt for Support
ABOUT THE SENSOR
We will give you a continuous glucose monitor (CGM). Each sensor lasts for 2 weeks and attaches to the back of your arm. You will barely notice it and you can have showers, baths, and even swim without a problem. (In fact the same sensor is in widespread use by small children who have type-1 diabetes. Its easy to use and painless.
As a matter of interest, we’ve noticed that Theresa May – who has type-1 diabetes – also uses one. You can put the sensor on yourself at home or we will help you. It comes with an applicator which has a tiny hair-like probe which goes just below the skin. This doesn’t go into your blood, just the fluid around your cells. A free App on your smartphone communicates with the sensor and uploads the data to a secure server.
You can access all the information and, if you chose to share it with us, we use it to guide you on your personalised healthy food journey
To apply a sensor first unbox the package and remove the foil from the “yoghurt pot”. Unscrew the top from the other device. There is a grey mark on both halves of the devices. Align the two grey marks and firmly press the device together until you hear a click. The device is now primed and is ready to be placed on your skin. The device needs to be placed on your non-dominant arm, so place your hand around the back of your neck and create a triangle with your arm. Firmly press the device onto the underside of your arm, when you hear a click then you can gently remove the rest of the mechanism leaving only the sensor in place
Each sensor lasts a fortnight. After 14-days the sensor will need to be removed and replaced with a fresh one.
Please scan your sensor first thing every morning and last thing at night and at least every 2 hours in between. This way we can collect as much data as possible and allow you to make the most out of your ProLongevity experience.
Disclaimer* Remember there is no limit on how many times you can scan your sensor and frequent scanning does not affect the performance or the functionality of the device.
The sensors are painless to apply and wear throughout the 2 weeks. However there are a few do’s and don’ts. The sensors were designed for use by children, so they are quite practical, simple to use and robust.
You can shower/bath/swim wearing the sensors for up to 30 minutes, however if you notice some malfunctioning in the sensor after and you did not reach the 30 minute limit you can call the Abbott helpline (0800 170 1177). In most cases they will provide a free of charge replacement.
Please tried to avoid physical contact sports such as wrestling as you will dislodge the sensor and will have to re-apply a new one.
If you are concerned that you may dislodge the device you can purchase a CGM arm band that is designed to perfectly fit over the device and hold it safely in place as well as withstanding accidents. Alternatively, you can purchase dressing or medical grade tape and secure the device with these.
To learn more about what you can/can’t do with a sensor, please watch this video.
If the sensor fails for no good reason, please call the Abbott helpline (0800 170 1177). In most cases they will provide a free of charge replacement.
The sensors can sometimes arrive from the factory uncalibrated, so it is important that you allow 24 hours for the sensors to properly calibrate before panicking about your reading. If you are in doubt you can always prick your finger. If (rarely) the sensor continues to be inaccurate please contact the Abbott advice line (0800 170 1177) and they will arrange a replacement
SUGAR AND THE DIET
Most diets are based on the “eat less/move more” paradigm.
If life really were that simple we’d have cracked the problems of being overweight and all the related illnesses decades ago. But sadly the reverse is true and it is estimated that 50% of US adults are either diabetic or prediabetic.
Here in the UK we’re not far behind our American cousins. The simple truth is that hunger, satiety and the decision to burn or store food (as fat) are all under hormonal control. Hence no conventional diet has been proven to work for more than a few months and also explains why the adage “You can’t outrun a bad diet” is absolutely true. I don’t know about you but as soon as I hear the word “diet” it makes me hungry, perhaps miserable and I know I can’t sustain it.
Ask yourself why animals in the wild are never fat? Ask yourself why the remote tribes of hunter-gatherers (the Hasda Indians for example) are never fat? It’s because they rely on their hormones to act as nature intended and maintain a steady, healthy weight.
ProLongevity isn’t a diet at all – it’s a sustainable lifestyle. Using the technology of the sensor, working with your body, we establish which foods spike your sugars. We then work with you and coach you to pick healthy alternative food choices. As we have already seen, the reaction to individual foods and combinations of foods is unique to every individual, which is why all the “One Size Fits All” diets are doomed to fail. With ProLongevity no-one goes without the food they enjoy and no-one goes hungry. It’s all about re-balancing your body’s natural systems (without the use of drugs)
When you eat carbohydrates such as sugars and starches your body breaks them down to glucose, which is the simplest form of carbohydrate. The glucose then travels around your body in the bloodstream and is used for energy by your brain and your body. The entire bloodstream should never have more than one teaspoonful of sugar in it at any time.
When you eat carbohydrates such as sugars and starches your body breaks them down to glucose, which is the simplest form of carbohydrate. The glucose then travels around your body in the bloodstream and is used for energy by your brain and your body. The entire bloodstream should never have more than one teaspoonful of sugar in it at any time.
However, if there is more glucose than immediately needed it gets pushed into your fat cells where it is stored as tri-glyceride fat (literally 3 molecules of sugar). The level of glucose in your blood is your blood sugar level. Raised blood sugar levels are actually toxic to the cells, and the entire bloodstream is designed to hold only one teaspoonful of sugar at any time- that’s a tiny amount in 8-pints of blood. So, like many other bodily functions (breathing; blood pressure etc) blood sugar levels are extremely tightly controlled by various hormones, notably insulin.
When your sugar levels increase, this causes insulin levels to increase. Insulin pushes excess glucose into your fat cells. So higher levels of insulin will cause more weight gain. Keeping your sugar well controlled will reduce the amount of insulin your body releases and so reduce the amount of glucose that gets pushed into your fat cells. Also, if you no longer get sugar crashes, you’ll no longer get those tricky food cravings. All of which makes dieting much easier.
Please enjoy this podcast with Professor Robert Lustig and Graham Phillips
Big spikes in sugar levels have been linked to being overweight, obesity, type 2 diabetes and prediabetes, dementia, cancer and many other diseases.
When your sugar levels are crashing, you may become distracted and lose focus. Your body is warning you that your sugar will get too low, so wants you to focus purely on finding food. By keeping your sugar and insulin levels in balance, you’ll not get distracted by your stomach, and will have better focus throughout the day.
When your sugar levels increase, this causes insulin levels to increase. Insulin pushes excess glucose into your fat cells. So higher levels of insulin will cause more weight gain.
Keeping your sugar levels balanced will reduce the amount of insulin your body produces and so reduce the amount of glucose that gets pushed into your fat cells. Also, if you no longer get sugar crashes, you’ll no longer get those tricky food cravings. This also makes dieting much easier.
Crashing sugar levels, especially when they fall below your baseline (the level when you wake up) can make you hungry and irritable. Another downside of these crashes is that having the discipline required to fight these crash cravings and not gorge on cakes, chocolate and ice-cream all the time can be very hard.
When your sugar levels are crashing, you may become distracted and lose focus. Your body is warning you that your sugar will get too low, so wants you to focus purely on finding food. By keeping your sugar and insulin levels balanced, you’ll not get distracted by your stomach, and will have better focus throughout the day.
To learn more about how your sugar leaves can impact your day please enjoy this podcast with Graham Phillips and Ivor Cummins
When you eat a diet high in carbs (especially processed carbs) and sugars your body has to work twice as hard to produce more insulin to regulate all the unhealthy food. This results in your body working overtime leaving you with brain fog, low mood, and high stress levels. People live like this for decades without releasing that their diet is the root cause.
If you notice a pattern of hypo’s book a consultation with Graham or one of our other healthcare professionals and they will discuss your options to get you back on track to living healthy for longer.
If you want to discover more about dramatically low blood sugar please watch this video diary made by John Allard, of one of our ProLongevity clients.
There are many factors involved, including genetics, lifestyle and insulin sensitivity. However, emerging science has discovered that a strong predictive factor is the gut microbiome (the bacteria in your gut). This is a hot topic of research with new discoveries coming out every week.
Find out why people react so differently in these 2 short explanation videos: