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Dietician discussing drugs?

Lenny3

Lenny3

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Just come back from a dietician appointment that I asked for before I discovered low carbing. The first thing she wanted to discuss were the drugs Im taking. Then she proceeded to suggest alternatives that I should ask my DSN about. I thought this was quite odd considering I wanted help with my diet from her. Is this normal? We did go on to discuss my diet, she wasn't very pleased about my low carbing but did offer what I thought were reasonable suggestions. I know some people have had health professionals that seem alot worse.
 
Hmm, not too sure about the answer to this Lenny but didn't want your post to go unanswered.

I wonder if it is to do with the fact that some meds seem to cause weight gain or other issues.. :think:

I hope someone who has seen a dietician spots your post!
 
I have only once spoken to a dieician when my opthalmologist arranged for me to see a consultant a the diabetes clinic , because my Practice was no helping me to reduce my levls. The dietician had been wating for a paient who did not turn up and she mentioned this to consultant who turned to me and asked if I would like to speak to her.

I agreeed and was very pleased I had. Although I didn't have weight issues and she said that my diet was fine she was really helpful.

She explained the cause of "spiking" and the Dawn phenomenon to me - which none of the drs had been able to do. She confirmed that the glmepiride I had been taking would lead to weight gain and explained how the januvia would work.
She told me that it was necessary for dieticians to consider the possible effecs of any drugs taken by the patient - which when you think of it is fairly obvious.

She even whispered that in my case , she thought the magic word was probably "carbs'' She was perfectly correct and it is a gereat pity she needed to whisper.

This "cnance meeting " was very useful and one of the best things to have happened to me

I think I would have been concerned if my meds had not been taken into consideration. Of course much depends on the individual dietician.
 
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Lenny3 said:
Just come back from a dietician appointment that I asked for before I discovered low carbing. The first thing she wanted to discuss were the drugs Im taking.
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I wouldn't discuss food with most dieticians, let alone drugs
 
Grazer said:
I wouldn't discuss food with most dieticians, let alone drugs
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Yes the one I saw threw a complete wobbler when I showed her my BG diary then berated me to eat 200g of carbs a day for the duration of my 30 minute session. She effectively tried blackmailing me with threats about being non compliant. She finished by telling me that she expected her orders to be followed and to not be surprised to put the weight back on that I'd lost. :crazy:
 
Yes - they need to take our medication into acount.

Local dietitians recommend 130 - 150 g carbs (520-600 kcals) per day as part of a low-fat diet. :!: :?:
 
I was offered a place on a DESMOND course, my GP looked at me, I looked at him and we both shook our heads. Me because I had by then found this forum, so wasn't going to listen to text book lectures, my GP because he knew I had found this forum, and he agrees with low carbing, he also knew I wouldn't listen to text book lectures.

I agree with Grazer, I wouldn't trust a dietician with my diet, let alone my medication!!
 
Hi, i had **** consultation with dietician who continuously went on about having carbs at every meal.!
Dieticians shouldnt be discussing medication as they arent qualified to do so. Unless theres problems with ur bg levels & dietician thinks diet fine so meds maybe need reviewed. Im horrified to think they're discussing meds in depth with anyone as im sure ur gp or diabetes nurse would also be!!
 
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