Diabetes dietitian
Wow the passion in your posts is so up-lifting, I wish we could do one massive XPERT Health programme. I am a facilitator for the XPERT Health diabetes education programme and the low carb lifestyle WORKS for those who want control of this condition. I am witness regularly to huge drops in HbA1c, medication and weight and equally see huge increases in self-esteem and confidence as empowered participants take control of their condition using knowledge and support from peers. NO brown sludge or isolation clinics necessary! This is such an important subject that it grieves me to see it being used for entertainment and agree wholeheartedly with those who are beside themselves with anger at the lack of scientific explanation or genuine real life advice given in this programme. I guess this is television: so should we expect this kind of elephant man, bearded lady type of approach? My biggest concern is the waste of an opportunity to speak to the nation, millions of people with diabetes could have been helped to gain control. Unfortunately what has been achieved is those with diabetes feel they are to blame for their diabetes and the only acceptable solution is handing over control to to someone else to provide what looks to me like a totally impractical diet which needs to be taking in isolation form family and friends with regular doses of national fat shaming.
Wow. No mention of the obesegenic environment we are forced to live in , where every cup of shop bought coffee comes with a free biscuit !!! Food is forced on us at every opportunity and guidelines are written by academics with connections to the food industry. ?? My patients tell me all the time they are confused by mixed messages they get from different quarters.
I work with real people, leading real lives where the "quick fix" just doesn't work for long. No need to starve or eat anything you wouldn't give your dog. If you are offered diabetes education grab it with both hands if your are not offered find out where you can get on a programme. Meantime, understand the link between your medication and your carbohydrates, you may need to eat with some medications, understand carbohydrates, check your portion size, eat real foods and avoid processed food and eat because your hungry and not because the time of day dictates it. you won't starve to death I promise. where possible leave longer periods between food to allow your body to reset. Thanks for allowing me to comment. Nicole