four-"goal" program to help people with type 2

[Cowboyjim]

This came up this morning which looks interesting for newbies and veterans alike perhaps.
Though I hate to state the obvious being organised is a key part of control and this is perhaps a good step in that direction.

http://www.pharmalive.com/News/index.cfm?articleid=853990
"The Game Plan 'goals' are designed to help people with type 2 diabetes manage various aspects of the disease, including the ABCs of diabetes – A1C (blood sugar), blood pressure, and cholesterol. It is important for patients to work with their healthcare team to customize The Game Plan 'goals' to their individual needs and work toward them, one step at a time."

The Game Plan, on BloodSugarBasics.com, is an easy-to-understand four-"goal" program to help people with type 2 diabetes in their management of the condition.
Web Site: http://bloodsugarbasics.com

Laudable US-only but shared through the web it will help many others I am sure. Having the support from someone who actually has DM gives it much more credibility.

 

[librarising]

Cowboyjim wrote
Having the support from someone who actually has DM gives it much more credibility.

But pushing the carbs and being fat-phobic doesn't do it for me

Choose 100% whole grain breads, whole wheat pasta, brown and wild rices, whole grain crackers, or quinoa ...
Unsaturated oils that come from plants, such as olive oil, canola oil, corn oil and sesame oil, make food taste great and are high in heart-healthy compounds like antioxidants. Use these oils in place of butter, lard, bacon fat or other animal fats
Cut back on foods containing high levels of sodium and saturated fat to help reach blood pressure and cholesterol goals and lower your risk for heart disease
You should limit red and processed meats such as beef, lamb, hot dogs, ham, and bologna.
Healthy protein-containing foods include low- or non-fat cheese, cottage cheese and yogurt

Sounds like old nutritional dogma to me - canola oil ? Give me a break !

Geoff

 

[Paul_c]

Cowboyjim wrote
Having the support from someone who actually has DM gives it much more credibility.

But pushing the carbs and being fat-phobic doesn't do it for me

Choose 100% whole grain breads, whole wheat pasta, brown and wild rices, whole grain crackers, or quinoa ...
Unsaturated oils that come from plants, such as olive oil, canola oil, corn oil and sesame oil, make food taste great and are high in heart-healthy compounds like antioxidants. Use these oils in place of butter, lard, bacon fat or other animal fats
Cut back on foods containing high levels of sodium and saturated fat to help reach blood pressure and cholesterol goals and lower your risk for heart disease
You should limit red and processed meats such as beef, lamb, hot dogs, ham, and bologna.
Healthy protein-containing foods include low- or non-fat cheese, cottage cheese and yogurt

Sounds like old nutritional dogma to me - canola oil ? Give me a break !

Geoff

your quoted para above is the NHS line... exactly what just got pushed at me on the DESMOND course I attended this Tuesday.

 

[izzzi]

Hi,

I am on a simple easy to understand so called diet. ( OWN GOAL )

vegan,no sugar.no oil and no fat. :!:

Over the first 3 months very good result. I have decided to continue for another 3 months.

Please understand that I am not a vegan and I miss our type of meals. However I do enjoy these new meals.

I suppose this a kind of Detox that shows a result.

You do not have to buy a book or take advice from a dietitian.

You get plenty of exercise in a supermarket reading about all the junk contained in most foods.

All required body needs are contained within these simple eating requirements.

"Dare I say don't knock untill you have tried it"



Roy.

 

[Unbeliever]

I actually fear this sort of thing being imposed upon us at some time. "Care " can be another name for interference and controlI have had some issues over he past few years with Nurses interfering wih my attempts to arrange treatment and tests for non-diabetes related matters.
That is all due to budgets etc and nothing o do with patient care,
I often think that diabetes is regarded as some sort of antisocial disease. T2 diabeics are considered o be irresponsible people who must be kept under surveillance because of he hreat they poase o government budgets .

Rather than considering that advice and reatment could be wrong there is alarge body of thought -even among diabetics - to the effect that poor control always equals non-compliance.

Maybe we will alll be made to wear armbands

 

[Cowboyjim]

http://finance.yahoo.com/news/ocean-spray-employees-praise-better-135900005.html
The Good Health Gateway program engages, supports and rewards members for health behaviors based upon established clinical guidelines for managing targeted conditions like diabetes, weight loss, and others. Ocean Spray members who maintain adherence to all diabetes care activities receive all of their diabetes medications and supplies for free, without the need to make copayments.
“There are well established guidelines for diabetes care, but we know that only 2-10 percent of people with diabetes complete all these activities,” said Ed Aberger Ph.D., EVP of Abacus Employer Health Solutions. “This program aligns relevant benefit plan design incentives for those who are active in managing their condition with care provided by their own primary care doctors.”

Hmm... we all need inducements in our busy lives but.. fear is my biggest friend... 8)