I am not type 2, but.............. if these products caused a problem with getting diabetes ( but not in all) then surely continuing to eat them will still cause problems, or is that only on diet and exercise alone, or take the meds and fill yourself up, (but within reason and in moderation) ?
Could be a bit like closing the stable doors after the horse has bolted !!
I see it more like the "health professionals" telling them (all of us.) what (we) they want to hear..
As opposed to just informing them on what they need to hear.
The "meter discouragement" puts heads in the sand. Like the "duck & cover" public info film in the 1950? As well as saving the NHS budget in the short term..
I've known T1s told they are testing too much.
Great post by the way, @Welshman1952
A bit harsh.I do not know what course you were on but if it was the T2 DESMOND course you have either reported your experience inaccurately or whoever did the course did not conduct in the proper manner. I have been on the course and in no part did it encourage excess or gratuitous intake of carbs. The course is an education on all part of Type 2 diabetes and diet is a part of it. I find your post an inaccurate misrepresentation and a "pro LCHF" post. The facts are not in on LCHF and that is why I do not do it.
Providing "balance" which a lot on the forum do not like. End of.A bit harsh.
Sounds to me like you were questioning the OP's honesty. Unless you were at the event, you do not know what was said. "End of." aye right.Providing "balance" which a lot on the forum do not like. End of.
I do not know what course you were on but if it was the T2 DESMOND course you have either reported your experience inaccurately or whoever did the course did not conduct in the proper manner. I have been on the course and in no part did it encourage excess or gratuitous intake of carbs. The course is an education on all part of Type 2 diabetes and diet is a part of it. I find your post an inaccurate misrepresentation and a "pro LCHF" post. The facts are not in on LCHF and that is why I do not do it.
@Welshman1952 studies have shown an increased rate compared to westerners. Why do you think that is?Oh .. and the other thing they told us on this waste of time course ... the reason why more Asian people are diabetic? Because they are genetically engineered better to cope with fasting and feasting! So, when food is scarce their bodies cope better with famine. Now, as food has become more available in the third world, their bodies struggle to cope .. and so they become diabetic.
By this time I couldn't work out whether I was being taught by an imbecile, or a member of the UK branch of the KKK!!!! Will I comment on this blatant racism? Count on it!
I'll be surprised if there's a case to hear. They arent advising on the wrong info that any other specialist of their stature would say. Until that changes, no case to take. In fact, they are prone to negligence if they only give lchf diet when that clearly doesn't work for everyone.I remember when first diagnosed I asked if I could do something to lower my sugar ( oh don't worry just look at the diet leaflet and keep attending your appointments ) I was in the process of moving house and starting new job so attended another surgery who brought in a consultant once a week again I asked what to do re decreasing my B/S same advice as before. Moved to new area new surgery fortunately my Nurse is wife of my Dr she is type 1 and very good with advice I asked again same advice with slightly different little bits I then found some books on reversing my diabetes I took them to nurse she was great and gave me great encouragement and my weight has improved and with it my B/S. My nephew is a solicitor I think I'll ask him how to start a case LOL.