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Actually that's a very good point. I definitely want to make sure that those people who do want to take control are included. I think in the long term, it will be something that is offered to those people when they're first diagnosed, but I'll need to make sure that if people would like it, they...

Now 18 weeks is something completely different, and nothing to do with the improvements that are being sought by the team I work in. 18 weeks is a national, Department of Health, target. Unfortunately there's nothing anyone at a PCT level can do about that, and especially not me (incidentally...

Sue, I definitely agree. Prevention is always better than cure (or treatment for conditions where we cannot cure)! I did add 'perhaps' into the sentence though, to cover myself! I don't know enough (yet) about strips; but I'll try to find out more.

'Cooks.com' turned up the following recipe for Humble Pie. It doesn't state carb content, but you may be able to work it out from the below. 3 eggs 1 stick butter, melted 1 1/2 c. sugar 2 tbsp. flour 2 tbsp. vinegar 1 tbsp. vanilla 1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell Preheat oven to 300 degrees. In a...

Sid, I could provide a response; however I can see where I'm not welcome. So with that, I'll continue to view the forum (if that's OK), but I'll refrain from posting. I would still like to learn within a personal capacity. I would like to add, that you have the wrong impression of both NHS...

Goji, I truly don't believe that the introduction of Telehealth would provide a mechanism for the reduction in the number of staff; however I do believe there are a number of people who fail to look at the larger picture. Whilst management for the sake of management is pointless, while there...

Without a doubt. I've spent most of the last c.10 years using forums, and have found them extremely useful - hence the reason I've posted on here to get people's views. I don't however have total control over anything additional to the Telehealth equipment, but I can most certainly suggest we...

I'll definitely take a look, and pass it onto my colleague, too. I don't personally know the ins and outs of diabetes as a whole service here, as that's my colleague's area. I purely deal with Telehealth - with regards to Diabetes, anyway. Again, I'd see Telehealth being extremely beneficial to...

I believe my friend wears a chain with a medical logo on, and 'Diabetes' engraved on the back.

Pub on a Friday afternoon? Sounds brilliant! Perhaps I could convince my boss that in order to involve many more people to discuss this, I should join you? :lol:

P.S. Could someone please edit Pheonix's post ever so slightly, so the tables of the forum don't break? :)

Phoenix, Exactly the sort of thing the NHS will move to, eventually. And I agree, it's never a substitute to face-to-face education, but rather an additional educational device, and monitoring where care could be provided closer to home.

Hi Ken, Thanks for the Case Study. I see what you mean now, and I absolutely agree! Ok, so there's a time and place where that method can work (if someone is totally reluctant to involve themselves and change their lifestyle, but doesn't mind wearing a falls detector), but as you've said, for...

Hi Cugila, First, let me apologise. The Tunstall link was simply an example, but since people seem to have a good grasp of what it is, I'm of course more than happy for moderators to take the link and reference to Tunstall away. (Delete this paragraph if indeed you do delete all references, as...

Hi Sid, Like I said in the first post, I knew this may spark interest, postively or negatively; and I'm glad some people have commented already, as it means I can take those comments forward. First of all, I would like to say that introducing Telehealth systems is not a means of reducing the...

If you can point some of these threads out for me, I'll make sure they're passed on to my colleague.

I'm sure 'professional' painters would tell you that purists lay the paint by hand :wink: :lol:

So, where do people think technology could really make a difference to the lives of people with diabetes? For those that haven't heard of Telehealth, it's basically equipment to monitor vital signs etc, and is used for a number of conditions. My thoughts at present are that it would work best...

If you're unable to get an appointment with your GP, which quite rightly should be within 2 working days, you will also have a GP-Led Health Centre (aka 'Darzi Centre') near you which offers open access to all without the need to register. At least that way, although you'll be waiting, you'll be...

I've not read the entire thread, so please excuse me if it's already been mentioned, but I would contact your PALS department if you feel you are receiving an inequality in, and/or poor service from your local trust. The details of your PALS office will be listed on both your PCT's and local...