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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Defren" data-source="post: 268260" data-attributes="member: 41817">The problem is, people are conditioned into believing that Doctor knows best. When advised on what kind of diet to have and that testing is not needed people believe them. Many people unlike us here don't think of looking for information or perhaps some do, don't like what we advocate here so ignore and don't read here again. The people here wanted to control their diabetes, they want to stay free of complications or not exacerbate ones they already have, so are looking for help. Once we know what is required, then we do it.My opinion is that NHS budgets can't just be seen as a year to year amount of money, but involve long term planning. It also involves a complete re-education of PCT. The carbs with ever meal idea is not working for a great many of us, and in some cases is making people sicker year on year. Put more money into diabetes now, reap the rewards later. To give all diabetics, but primarily T2's proper nutrition advice and strips. Make newly diagnosed patients aware of the consequences of not following the advice and offer support to those who need it. Unfortunately, unless people are prepared to look for help such as this forum, and PCT are given training in a completely holistic approach to diabetes it will stay the same. Education, training, and initial investment in diabetes is the only way I can see a positive future for the majority of diabetics in the UK.Ignorance of T2 diabetes is going to continue, even if the Government put out an announcement, there will some who will always say diabetes is brought on by the patients own bodily abuse. In that respect I think we all need to grow thick skins and accept there is little that is going to change on that front, certainly in the foreseeable future.</blockquote>

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