So I’ve recently had a minor operation on my hand but the difference between the pre op assessment and the actual surgery was like chalk & cheese.
The Pre op assessment was horrible and when questioned about my diabetes and which one I had, when I staid I was type 2, the nurse looked at me and said I see your on insulin, couldn’t you control your diabetes by diet? I could have cried there and then but just said no. She implied that I stuffed my face every day when I don’t, and I left feeling very down about myself. I was made to feel like a second class citizen and a drain on the NHS.
The Day surgery unit couldn’t have been any nicer, they never asked what type of diabetes I had, they only asked if it was controlled by diet, tablets or insulin. They also found me a plain Greek yogurt to have after the surgery when everyone else was having biscuits or sandwiches.
Why can’t they just accept that the person has diabetes, whatever type and just treat us all the same.
Sorry for my rant!
The Pre op assessment was horrible and when questioned about my diabetes and which one I had, when I staid I was type 2, the nurse looked at me and said I see your on insulin, couldn’t you control your diabetes by diet? I could have cried there and then but just said no. She implied that I stuffed my face every day when I don’t, and I left feeling very down about myself. I was made to feel like a second class citizen and a drain on the NHS.
The Day surgery unit couldn’t have been any nicer, they never asked what type of diabetes I had, they only asked if it was controlled by diet, tablets or insulin. They also found me a plain Greek yogurt to have after the surgery when everyone else was having biscuits or sandwiches.
Why can’t they just accept that the person has diabetes, whatever type and just treat us all the same.
Sorry for my rant!