MissMac
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From what I have been watching it depends on what type of lipids you are high in as some are good and others not x
From what I have been watching it depends on what type of lipids you are high in as some are good and others not xWe don't have specific diabetic nurse at our practise just the general nurse... she can't write prescriptions or change the dosages of medication we have to see our doctor for that. The only food advice she gave at the first visit to her after diagnosis was if we ate bread rice and pasta.. which I rarely did,, was to eat wholemeal instead of the white stuff she never mentioned the ..eat well plate. . When we see her for blood test results...my husband and I are both T2... she is only really interested in what the results are and how we are feeling she never asks how we are eating and as mine had gone down from 46 to 42 in the first 3 months after diagnosis she was really pleased about that but not so pleased nor was I that my cholesterol had gone up quite a bit since I had been eating more fat like cream butter and full fat cheese so have cut them down now
That's gonna be my plan from here on now as am not bothering with her again for sure! Just got the "information" she handed to me and the list of food to eat OH HALLO CARBS! I feel like taking on the NHS with this utter rubbish at the moment but instead have decided to just take me on and have spent most the afternoon writing out foods I have found I like and the recipes so I at least can start geting some decent meals in as they have been seriously lacking! Though just been most naughty and tried half of one of those Lidl high protein rolls with some herb cream cheese...nearest thing to bread in nearly 2 weeks but I'm not testing at the mo as need to get a meter so what the hell! It's a one off and I know they are low in carbs even if I am trying to knock out grains all together (done well on that so far but then again..meals have been pants lol). I'm back in the room and back on my game and sticking several middle fingers up to yesterday's experience...tonight when the other half is home I plan on burning the useless information she bestowed upon me! xI have also had a great experience with my DNS. However, I do think medical professionals are nicer to type 1s because there's less stigma. This is obviously very unfair, but sadly I think it's true.
@MissMmac - if you really don't want to see your DNS, your GP should be able to sort the blood tests out for you.
It's horrible that you have had this experience but I have to say the diabetic nursing service in Southend on Sea are fantastic. So may be next time you'll get one of the better nurses. Chin up its not all doom and gloom at least you had done your research xSo..this message comes straight from having been to see the "diabetic" nurse...what a total and utter farce! She read off a transcribe that was, of course, old school NHS rubbish and whilst she said it was refreshing to meet someone who had done the research etc etc still the appointment went on, making me feel like I was being obstructive and rude. All it contained was the negatives which as a newly diagnosed (maybe just me) I DO NOT need to hear right now. I've been doing really well, she has just turned a positive day into one that is now filled with grrrrrrrrrrrrr. My partner is trying to be positive with "but you're ahead of the game" which I know I am but I cannot stand people who do not know what they are talking about, apparently being charged with my health. She made me feel like I might as well just put myself in a coffin now and be done with it as all I am facing is certain death, amputation and blindness...yes maybe that is the way my head took it but even still.
I, being a nurse, have always been a lover and steadfast supporter of all things NHS but this....this was just a total waste of my day and I am SO angry. As much as I want the blood tests to see how I am getting on, the rest can go to hell, I don't want to engage with them.
Sorry it's a bit ranty and negative I am just SO angry and upset and things have been so good xx
Considering she was the lead nurse for the practice I don't hold much hope in honesty but also, today I don't care! Looks like I need to move back down south then!! xxxIt's horrible that you have had this experience but I have to say the diabetic nursing service in Southend on Sea are fantastic. So may be next time you'll get one of the better nurses. Chin up its not all doom and gloom at least you had done your research x
I can only recall my DSN saying two things to me...
1. Your HbA1c is too low
2. Eat fewer eggs
.....I'm not sure I'll bother going back.
I have one nurse at local surgery and one at hospital. both tell me totally different from the other. I get more information from speaking to other diebetics. waste of time these nurses!So..this message comes straight from having been to see the "diabetic" nurse...what a total and utter farce! She read off a transcribe that was, of course, old school NHS rubbish and whilst she said it was refreshing to meet someone who had done the research etc etc still the appointment went on, making me feel like I was being obstructive and rude. All it contained was the negatives which as a newly diagnosed (maybe just me) I DO NOT need to hear right now. I've been doing really well, she has just turned a positive day into one that is now filled with grrrrrrrrrrrrr. My partner is trying to be positive with "but you're ahead of the game" which I know I am but I cannot stand people who do not know what they are talking about, apparently being charged with my health. She made me feel like I might as well just put myself in a coffin now and be done with it as all I am facing is certain death, amputation and blindness...yes maybe that is the way my head took it but even still.
I, being a nurse, have always been a lover and steadfast supporter of all things NHS but this....this was just a total waste of my day and I am SO angry. As much as I want the blood tests to see how I am getting on, the rest can go to hell, I don't want to engage with them.
Sorry it's a bit ranty and negative I am just SO angry and upset and things have been so good xx
wow that is a good HbA1c i was concerned mine was too low at 35 down from 90 ...thankfully my DN is great (y)I can only recall my DSN saying two things to me...
1. Your HbA1c is too low
2. Eat fewer eggs
.....I'm not sure I'll bother going back.
I only been twice to diabetic nurse since been diagnosed type 2 diabetic and each time I've come away more confused and feeling downSo..this message comes straight from having been to see the "diabetic" nurse...what a total and utter farce! She read off a transcribe that was, of course, old school NHS rubbish and whilst she said it was refreshing to meet someone who had done the research etc etc still the appointment went on, making me feel like I was being obstructive and rude. All it contained was the negatives which as a newly diagnosed (maybe just me) I DO NOT need to hear right now. I've been doing really well, she has just turned a positive day into one that is now filled with grrrrrrrrrrrrr. My partner is trying to be positive with "but you're ahead of the game" which I know I am but I cannot stand people who do not know what they are talking about, apparently being charged with my health. She made me feel like I might as well just put myself in a coffin now and be done with it as all I am facing is certain death, amputation and blindness...yes maybe that is the way my head took it but even still.
I, being a nurse, have always been a lover and steadfast supporter of all things NHS but this....this was just a total waste of my day and I am SO angry. As much as I want the blood tests to see how I am getting on, the rest can go to hell, I don't want to engage with them.
Sorry it's a bit ranty and negative I am just SO angry and upset and things have been so good xx
I am SO sorry that you are having to deal with this as well and having to rely on family...this forum and the members are a MIRACLE workers, their wealth of support and knowledge and, as I have said before, patience is out of this world. You might still be in the place I was when first diagnosed and not be able to take it all on board...do I what did...save everything even if you cannot read it at that moment and then when you can, you go back and it feels less overwhelming. In the meantime...we're all here xxI am so glad it's not just me having this experience. I am newly diagnosed and my first appointment with my DN was pointless. I left feeling more confused than when I arrived, she told me conflicting advice to the handouts she gave me. I was also informed that there are education courses available but they don't send everyone and she would check with the doctor to see if I needed to go, no urine sample tested. She seemed really focused on how my test results were so high for someone of my age. Frustrated doesn't begin to describe it.
My saving grace is my sister who is diabetic also and a district nurse manager so is very knowledge on both fronts, her medical experience where she lives has been completely different to mine and she tells me the care I should be getting.
It's wrong...it's SO wrong...as we know I am a nurse and if I thought I had ever given the wrong info. even through no fault of my own I would hang my head in shame..it's just awful xI have one nurse at local surgery and one at hospital. both tell me totally different from the other. I get more information from speaking to other diebetics. waste of time these nurses!
I had one of those meters but through work so I have just bought my own as was struggling to get anything for the performa and might be leaving the job so would need to hand it back. Most jealous of those who are getting the support they need...thank all that is good in the world for this forum for the rest of us and @eddie1968 i wanna come on your appointments!!! xChin up they are not all the same, the message is slowly getting through.
My dn started off giving me the nhs company line 6months ago I educated her she reads the forum and has changed into a complete star.
Last check up acouple of days ago she agreed that low carbing was the best thing for me so I told her I was checking bg levels daily and showed her the meter.
She then told me that there had been a problem with the strips I was using, accuchek aviva and they were being superceded. Then to my complete surprise she handed me a new accuchek performa meter and strips told me I was doing well and to come back in 6months to see her.
So it is changing keep in there and do what you want to it really works. Lots of hugs
Lol..all the nurses are sweeties. Congrats to the DSN's in the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board - stars all of them.I had one of those meters but through work so I have just bought my own as was struggling to get anything for the performa and might be leaving the job so would need to hand it back. Most jealous of those who are getting the support they need...thank all that is good in the world for this forum for the rest of us and @eddie1968 i wanna come on your appointments!!! x
Ahhhh a dear friend of mine, also in the wonderful land of Scot, was telling me the difference in care her son received when he moved.....to Glasgow! Though it was still the same health board....well as long as I can fly back to my mum and sister in deepest darkest Kent...I'm up for moving! LOVE the country and am sure the walking would be further added to..though the dog will not thank me..might have to get her a buggy! xxLol..all the nurses are sweeties. Congrats to the DSN's in the Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Board - stars all of them.
Ahhhh a dear friend of mine, also in the wonderful land of Scot, was telling me the difference in care her son received when he moved.....to Glasgow! Though it was still the same health board....well as long as I can fly back to my mum and sister in deepest darkest Kent...I'm up for moving! LOVE the country and am sure the walking would be further added to..though the dog will not thank me..might have to get her a buggy! xx
So..this message comes straight from having been to see the "diabetic" nurse...what a total and utter farce! She read off a transcribe that was, of course, old school NHS rubbish and whilst she said it was refreshing to meet someone who had done the research etc etc still the appointment went on, making me feel like I was being obstructive and rude. All it contained was the negatives which as a newly diagnosed (maybe just me) I DO NOT need to hear right now. I've been doing really well, she has just turned a positive day into one that is now filled with grrrrrrrrrrrrr. My partner is trying to be positive with "but you're ahead of the game" which I know I am but I cannot stand people who do not know what they are talking about, apparently being charged with my health. She made me feel like I might as well just put myself in a coffin now and be done with it as all I am facing is certain death, amputation and blindness...yes maybe that is the way my head took it but even still.
I, being a nurse, have always been a lover and steadfast supporter of all things NHS but this....this was just a total waste of my day and I am SO angry. As much as I want the blood tests to see how I am getting on, the rest can go to hell, I don't want to engage with them.
Sorry it's a bit ranty and negative I am just SO angry and upset and things have been so good xx
The thing I learnt very quickly here is no matter what you are going through someone, somewhere has gone through or felt the same...I have to hold my hands up and say that I never really paid much mind to how someone might feel with a diagnosis of diabetes...probably as I was too busy running about but it's no excuse. I am so sorry you too have felt despondent and like all your fantastic work is not being recognised...this nurse made me feel like no matter what I did, in 3 months they would be firing metformin at me...they haven't met me properly! As for telling me not to walk anywhere bare foot...she can well and truly *post own expletives* xSorry to hear you've had such an awful experience. Coincidentally, I just came back from an appointment with my diabetics nurse and was feeling totally discouraged when I came across your post. I was diagnosed in March of this year with Type 1 Diabetes and although I have been doing everything I can since diagnosis to improve my HbA1c and get a handle on blood glucose control it feels like the diabetics nurse knocks me back for ten each time I attend these appointments. I do think a small bit of positivity and encouragement from the medical team would be much more helpful than all this criticism and negativity. Mind you, I live in Ireland so the system might be different, but if I had posted something today, it would pretty much have been word for word what you said. Chin up anyways, don't let it get you down!
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