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DAFNE problems

Simply

Simply

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Location
Co. Durham
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
My diabetic nurse recently told me that I was reacting to insulin like a type 1 and she was sure I was actually type 1, and as I was about to do a Dapne course , I mentioned it at the pre assessment where I was told lots of type 2s imagine they're type 1s when they have to go on Insulin .
As I have a memory like a sieve, I had booked my Dapne course and asked if my husband could attend too ,as he's the driver and also enjoys working out carbs and cooking . I was assured partners are welcome and booked the course on this basis .
Unfortunately two days after my assessment I received two phone calls , one asking if I wished to change to a course nearer to home , to which I said I was happy to attend the original course, followed by a second call saying my husband would not be able to attend with me , so I had to cancel as traveling by public transport means I wouldn't be able to arrive before 11 am.
I do wish to do this course, it sounds wonderful and there is much I need to learn , and I feel sad letting my lovely diabetes nurse down, as she was really pleased I was attending a Dapne course .
We are reading about the Bertie online course , but as we live in the sticks , were looking forward to interaction with other insulin dependant diabetics
 
Sorry to read about your difficulties with attending the course - it all sounds a bit "iffy" to me. Do you know why they have now decided that hubby can't attend with you? In your situation it sounds a perfectly reasonable request as his support is essential to you (driver, head chef & bottle-washer). What would happen if you were a blind person, or wheelchair-bound - surely some accommodation would be made for such people; why not for you? Is it possible that as an alternative you could take up the places closer to home, instead of the original course? (even though you are happy enough to travel to the original location which they are now refusing you). Nobody mentioned any problems at your assessment session - in fact, quite the opposite.

This is certainly something I would write to them about to complain, and appeal, because it is possible (likely?) that you will be recorded as having refused the course, a non-attendee or similar without further explanation. Also have a whinge to your DN - she may be able to assist on your behalf. I'm guessing you don't want a possible 'non-compliant' on your record - and why should you? Sounds unreasonable to me, without understanding why.
 
@Simply Do you mean the DAFNE course (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) or is this a slightly different course run in your part of the country?

Could you go to the nearer venue? Was it explained why your husband couldn't attend?
 
azure said:
@Simply Do you mean the DAFNE course (Dose Adjustment For Normal Eating) or is this a slightly different course run in your part of the country?

Could you go to the nearer venue? Was it explained why your husband couldn't attend?
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Thank you so much for your answer Salvia , it was a great help .
Sorry Azure , simply my atrocious spelling .
I booked originally as I'd queried if my husband could attend that particular course which was one of the earlier ones , and as they said yes , we'd asked my daughter to arrange alternative childcare for our adopted grandson and moved a holiday booking back , so I didn't want to have to undo everything again , and was a little upset , but have thought it out rationally and contacted someone about a replacement course now .
I've just spoken to a lovely lady to say I haven't backed out and still wish to do a course, and confessed my other reason for wishing my husband to attend is because I have an atrocious memory ( which I rarely mention as it makes me sound a bit helpless ) I'm fine unless I get flummoxed or het up .He's lovely, calm and interested in it all which is really good .
Hopefully I'll get something sorted out and in the meantime will find out as much as we can from the Bertie online course .
Thanks for your kind words of common sense .
 
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Good for you. I hope it all works out well in the end - particularly after all that juggling about that you did. :)
 
Thanks Salvia ,hopefully it will be worth it in the end ,and my bloods will finally be back under control. That's all any of us want in the end isn't it ?
 
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