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<blockquote data-quote="AndBreathe" data-source="post: 1127718" data-attributes="member: 88961"><p>At diagnosis, by a quirk of circumstance, I was unable to be referred to any of the more niche subsidiary HCPs relating to T2, so I had to get on with things and educate myself.</p><p></p><p>One thing I will say loud, loud, loud is that I never, ever us the phrase High Fat when I am discussing diet, aside from on this forum, where it is part of the parlance. The use of those two words, in a joined up way, seems to cause a big concern for almost anyone, at the moment. Things are changing, but slowly.</p><p></p><p>I have always described my diet as necessarily reduced in carbs (because of "they don't agree with me too well", if I'm discussing it with a lay person, or "because of my meter feedback from a consistent testing regime" if talking to an HCP who should understand nutritional). I then go on to say that if I find myself losing weight, I top up with additional fats, so would add extra butter to my deliciously buttered cabbage/broccoli or whatever so that I balance out. Using that, I can honestly say the most "worried" feedback I've had is someone commenting upon lipids. But, by now I have lab based evidence that shows a lipid improvement when eating in this way.</p><p></p><p>I don't talk about quantities, unless specifically asked, and then, of course, I would be truthful. My way of communication is not about lying or misleading, it is about expressing things in a way that is truthful and likely to receive a supportive response. At the end of the day, I am the one who will have to live with any consequences of my actions taken in a, educated, mindful state.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with it all.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AndBreathe, post: 1127718, member: 88961"] At diagnosis, by a quirk of circumstance, I was unable to be referred to any of the more niche subsidiary HCPs relating to T2, so I had to get on with things and educate myself. One thing I will say loud, loud, loud is that I never, ever us the phrase High Fat when I am discussing diet, aside from on this forum, where it is part of the parlance. The use of those two words, in a joined up way, seems to cause a big concern for almost anyone, at the moment. Things are changing, but slowly. I have always described my diet as necessarily reduced in carbs (because of "they don't agree with me too well", if I'm discussing it with a lay person, or "because of my meter feedback from a consistent testing regime" if talking to an HCP who should understand nutritional). I then go on to say that if I find myself losing weight, I top up with additional fats, so would add extra butter to my deliciously buttered cabbage/broccoli or whatever so that I balance out. Using that, I can honestly say the most "worried" feedback I've had is someone commenting upon lipids. But, by now I have lab based evidence that shows a lipid improvement when eating in this way. I don't talk about quantities, unless specifically asked, and then, of course, I would be truthful. My way of communication is not about lying or misleading, it is about expressing things in a way that is truthful and likely to receive a supportive response. At the end of the day, I am the one who will have to live with any consequences of my actions taken in a, educated, mindful state. Good luck with it all. [/QUOTE]
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