Alkymst, it's good you pointed out that other study, I've been watching from the sidelines as a friend has definite type 2 and has been up/down and sideways the meds prescribing mill. Often to patient's discomforts and other potential issues. NOT LISTENING!
Keeping in mind a balance in terms of test size, structure and biases that are brought into the goals of a test are key to assessing any true and valid outcomes. Seems like these days that 'biases' or 'philosophies'-premises if you will, for a quick and dirty result these days seems to be the norm. Pity that-we here should surely know that there are no quick fixes..Tho they are surely wished for. With every new drug comes a slew of peculiar side effects. The price to be paid for later by US the patients. Surely no doc is ever gonna be responsible-they only lissen to what the drug co's tell them. Liability twice/thrice removed...I believe it's called.
Mrs D? I pointedly asked a doc about 'keeping up with research' about 2-3 years ago...the response was..I could 'keep up' but it would be a full-time job just to do so...I will just keep on DOING what I do...& well, and 'research' as I need to. Doc also said to me, that I'm making him do research that they never thought they would have to do. I think that was a sign of appreciation, but, will never know?
Melody? As for advising a friend or neighbor? I first suggest that the person actually talk to their doc and pharmacist first? I don't know about you, but I've got to sign off on any prescript s I pick up that say 'I'VE BEEN INFORMED ABOUT THIS MED -How to use it and any side effects' Yada yada yada...By signing that the patient waives all liability by the drugstore...The doc SHOULD have staff to tell patients about the meds and their proper uses. IF NOT shame on that doc...To prescribe such stuff and let 'er rip'? Is a crying shame and opens doors no one here likes to see. At the same time, while your offer of help is kind and well meant. What if YOU get it wrong? That's why folks here often preface w/ the "I'm NO doc, merely a patient' phrase. Help is one thing, MEDICAL help is a much more squirrelley kind of thing. Don't know about you, but I want no squirrell bites at all - they HURT!..I've been squirrell bitten and can assure you of this!

I do believe you all get my point here.

Alkymst IF you can find stuffs on that Aussie program I'd be interested to see how the protocols are similar, parrallel or diverse..You know?

Hugs to all- keep warm or cool as needed! - j