Meeting with commissioners

yiannis_

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I'm in the process of setting up a meeting with my local commissioner to tell them what I think of services for type 2's locally. Having met with them before professionally I know they like ideas for improvement rather than just a list of complaints.
I have my own ideas particularly around telling patients that reversal is possible for some and providing guidance around it. Bearing in mind there will be no additional money, what would you want to suggest ?
 

Energize

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
I would like to see a more open-minded approach and support regarding diet for diabetics. One diet-type does not fit all, in my opinion.

Also, I would like to see less of a 'tick box' exercise and more of a personal, holistic approach to diabetic reviews, considering these to then become more constructive for each individual. I hate the 'tick box' approach whereby the nurse does not appear to be interested in 'me'. It's boring, condescending and apart from checking pulses in feet, I could easily do the check and send in a report without feeling patronised etc. Many diabetics will be better informed than the Diabetes nurse at the surgery and so why can't this be acknowledged instead of getting the impression the nurse is feeling threatened

Good luck
 

yiannis_

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Agree with all of that. I don't tend to call them diabetes nurses though as the practice nurse just did a half day training session with the diabetes nurse specialist.