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Lizzy Loo

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Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
Any one else not told about the x-pert course by there surgery. I was a diabetic for six years before I knew about the course. I only found out from my gym instructor. When I asked the nurse why I wasn't told about it. She said they were told just to send new ones on it
 
This is what NICE has to say

1.2 Patient education
1.2.1Offer structured education to adults with type 2 diabetes and/or their family members or carers (as appropriate) at and around the time of diagnosis, with annual reinforcement and review. Explain to people and their carers that structured education is an integral part of diabetes care. [2009]

1.2.2Ensure that any structured education programme for adults with type 2 diabetes includes the following components:

  • It is evidence-based, and suits the needs of the person.

  • It has specific aims and learning objectives, and supports the person and their family members and carers in developing attitudes, beliefs, knowledge and skills to self‑manage diabetes.

  • It has a structured curriculum that is theory‑driven, evidence‑based and resource‑effective, has supporting materials, and is written down.

  • It is delivered by trained educators who have an understanding of educational theory appropriate to the age and needs of the person, and who are trained and competent to deliver the principles and content of the programme.

  • It is quality assured, and reviewed by trained, competent, independent assessors who measure it against criteria that ensure consistency.

  • The outcomes are audited regularly. [2015]
1.2.3Ensure the patient-education programme provides the necessary resources to support the educators, and that educators are properly trained and given time to develop and maintain their skills. [2009]

1.2.4Offer group education programmes as the preferred option. Provide an alternative of equal standard for a person unable or unwilling to participate in group education. [2009]

1.2.5Ensure that the patient-education programmes available meet the cultural, linguistic, cognitive and literacy needs within the local area. [2009]

1.2.6Ensure that all members of the diabetes healthcare team are familiar with the patient‑education programmes available locally, that these programmes are integrated with the rest of the care pathway, and that adults with type 2 diabetes and their family members or carers (as appropriate) have the opportunity to contribute to the design and provision of local programmes. [2009]
 
Bluetit1802 said:
This is what NICE has to say

1.2 Patient education
1.2.1Offer structured education to adults with type 2 diabetes and/or their family members or carers (as appropriate) at and around the time of diagnosis, with annual reinforcement and review. Explain to people and their carers that structured education is an integral part of diabetes care. [2009]

1.2.2Ensure that any structured education programme for adults with type 2 diabetes includes the following components:

  • It is evidence-based, and suits the needs of the person.

  • It has specific aims and learning objectives, and supports the person and their family members and carers in developing attitudes, beliefs, knowledge and skills to self‑manage diabetes.

  • It has a structured curriculum that is theory‑driven, evidence‑based and resource‑effective, has supporting materials, and is written down.

  • It is delivered by trained educators who have an understanding of educational theory appropriate to the age and needs of the person, and who are trained and competent to deliver the principles and content of the programme.

  • It is quality assured, and reviewed by trained, competent, independent assessors who measure it against criteria that ensure consistency.

  • The outcomes are audited regularly. [2015]
1.2.3Ensure the patient-education programme provides the necessary resources to support the educators, and that educators are properly trained and given time to develop and maintain their skills. [2009]

1.2.4Offer group education programmes as the preferred option. Provide an alternative of equal standard for a person unable or unwilling to participate in group education. [2009]

1.2.5Ensure that the patient-education programmes available meet the cultural, linguistic, cognitive and literacy needs within the local area. [2009]

1.2.6Ensure that all members of the diabetes healthcare team are familiar with the patient‑education programmes available locally, that these programmes are integrated with the rest of the care pathway, and that adults with type 2 diabetes and their family members or carers (as appropriate) have the opportunity to contribute to the design and provision of local programmes. [2009]
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I learnt a lot on the course but didn't find out about it through my doctors. I think every one should have been told about these courses
 
Hi. I've never been told about any courses in 14 years but I'm happy to have missed them as I believe they are often a waste of precious money for the NHS. I'm sure others may not agree!
 
Daibell said:
Hi. I've never been told about any courses in 14 years but I'm happy to have missed them as I believe they are often a waste of precious money for the NHS. I'm sure others may not agree!
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Thank you for your reply but I learnt a lot. But we are all different. I found out what I was doing wrong. It was a big shock to be told you were diabetic. But there are always people worse off
 
I was never informed of any course in twenty years although I have been aware because of forums. I've learned a lot from this and other forums.
 
DavidGrahamJones said:
I was never informed of any course in twenty years although I have been aware because of forums. I've learned a lot from this and other forums.
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I have never been told of any courses in 15 or so years, but looking on line I can't see any courses in my part of London.
 
I was given a leaflet with the information and sent my email addy off etc - had an automated reply ... nothing since !
 
Ive had diabetes 19 years, never been told about a course. I was referred to a weight management programme, but nothing specifically for diabetes.
 
I seem to recall declining any courses or support groups as I had already landed here, and it is both rolled into one. The contributors have real life experience, have no axe to grind and are not pedaling propaganda in exchange for a salary.
 
Debzz_ said:
I was given a leaflet with the information and sent my email addy off etc - had an automated reply ... nothing since !
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We know we get good information on here. And we only have to ask what we not sure about. This is a good forum always some one out there to help
 
Debzz_ said:
I was given a leaflet with the information and sent my email addy off etc - had an automated reply ... nothing since !
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My course was over six weeks. But this forum is good we can ask questions on here. Some one will come up with the answers
 
walnut_face said:
I seem to recall declining any courses or support groups as I had already landed here, and it is both rolled into one. The contributors have real life experience, have no axe to grind and are not pedaling propaganda in exchange for a salary.
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This forum is good. I been off it for a while but back now
 
BarbaraG said:
Ive had diabetes 19 years, never been told about a course. I was referred to a weight management programme, but nothing specifically for diabetes.
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I thought my course was very good. But haven't done much on this forum. But it is very good on here always someone to help out
 
I was told by a nurse (not DN) that the Surgery organised a course called "Diabetes and You" but, so far, nobody has mentioned this, advised me about it or offered me a place. My Doc told me that all of this would be explained for me by the Dietician. Well, I had my first appointment with her today .. asked her about the course and she put me on the waiting list for a place on something called "Diabetes: Eating for Health". Apparently, this is for 2 x 2 hour sessions on consecutive Friday afternoons. As you can imagine, I'm really looking forward to it :sour:

BTW: thanks to @Bluetit1802 for the NICE info above .. I shall be quoting the same and asking about courses next time that I am at the Surgery
 
Lizzy Loo said:
Any one else not told about the x-pert course by there surgery. I was a diabetic for six years before I knew about the course. I only found out from my gym instructor. When I asked the nurse why I wasn't told about it. She said they were told just to send new ones on it
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Clever.
 
I was told I'd be referred to the course but in three months heard nothing. Just like I was supposed to be referred for eye screening, but nothing. I'm not particularly worried about my eyes since it was my routine eye test that diagnosed me in the first place and my BG is much better now.
 
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