typeonegrit Facebook group - what do I have to do?

[Colin of Kent]

I've requested to join three times, each time giving appropriate answers to the questions, but my requests are never approved. It's been several weeks since my last attempt. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

 

[Robinredbreast]

I've requested to join three times, each time giving appropriate answers to the questions, but my requests are never approved. It's been several weeks since my last attempt. Any ideas what I'm doing wrong?

Hi Colin, I really don't know, maybe a tech problem their end, but hopefully someone will be along to help you out, good luck ?

 

[bulkbiker]

https://www.facebook.com/Type1Grit/
Is it this one?
If you follow the page then I think you can post to it too?

 

[Colin of Kent]

https://www.facebook.com/Type1Grit/
Is it this one?
If you follow the page then I think you can post to it too?

Yes, that's the page, which I already follow, but I'm trying to join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/typeonegrit

 

[bulkbiker]

Yes, that's the page, which I already follow, but I'm trying to join the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/typeonegrit

Ah ok yes I think that is very strictly controlled and every one vetted by RD Dijkman personally. Maybe send him a tweet (if you are a twitterer) and let him know? He only lets in T1's who are low carbing.

 

[StewartH]

That's the key. They ask questions to see if you are following a keto diet lifestyle. If you convince them, you get accepted.

 

[limmi]

Msg the admins and ask them. Thats what i did. Don't really know why they are so particular, feels a bit offensive to be honest.

 

[LooperCat]

Message RD Dikeman, Colin. He’ll ask you a few questions and have a little chat about your management and understanding of this system before letting you in. Yes, @limmi - they are particular, but for a very good reason, mainly US related. There are parents in the group who have had Child Protective Services involved and the threat of children taken away because they refuse to follow the prescribed ADA high carb diet. Some have been ordered by the courts to feed their children a certain amount of carbohydrate at each meal (logged on their pump) - often when parents are separated and there are disagreements about the child's diabetes management. There’s some real horror stories - and there’s been instances of the estranged parent, or “spy” trying to access the group.

 

[kitedoc]

Message RD Dikeman, Colin. He’ll ask you a few questions and have a little chat about your management and understanding of this system before letting you in. Yes, @limmi - they are particular, but for a very good reason, mainly US related. There are parents in the group who have had Child Protective Services involved and the threat of children taken away because they refuse to follow the prescribed ADA high carb diet. Some have been ordered by the courts to feed their children a certain amount of carbohydrate at each meal (logged on their pump) - often when parents are separated and there are disagreements about the child's diabetes management. There’s some real horror stories - and there’s been instances of the estranged parent, or “spy” trying to access the group.

The ADA guidelines for hi carb for kids appear to be being used like a mandatory treatment order (usually reserved for patients with mental health problems) for a captive audience (children) by some US physicians. presumably of the paediatric variety. Just who really are the abusers. ?? Wake up America !!
The poor kids all need stickers saying ": "I 'm with Dr Bernstein'. Mind you with ADA softening their position on low carb and hopefully if more dieticians will make a stand things might change. What do most doctors know about nutrition anyways??

Edited by mod to remove a v sweeping generalisation

 

[Colin of Kent]

Message RD Dikeman, Colin. He’ll ask you a few questions and have a little chat about your management and understanding of this system before letting you in. Yes, @limmi - they are particular, but for a very good reason, mainly US related. There are parents in the group who have had Child Protective Services involved and the threat of children taken away because they refuse to follow the prescribed ADA high carb diet. Some have been ordered by the courts to feed their children a certain amount of carbohydrate at each meal (logged on their pump) - often when parents are separated and there are disagreements about the child's diabetes management. There’s some real horror stories - and there’s been instances of the estranged parent, or “spy” trying to access the group.

Wow. I had no idea about that, but now it makes total sense. Glad I don't live in the US!

 

[Harrysdad]

I think we're all glad we don't live in the US!

 

[Colin of Kent]

I think we're all glad we don't live in the US!

Yes, this is just another reason to add to the many I already have!

 

[limmi]

wow i had no idea, thank you for clarifying Mel.