It wasn’t great for me either, in many ways. It was only coincidences and some luck that led to my reversal. I am now trying to change things at surgery level. I thought it might be possible and I am beginning to believe it is possible. In fact right now it is looking quite likely.........my diabetes was diagnosed shortly after those problems surfaced...the difference in the level of care & support (minimal & indifferent) I received for my diabetes fell far below the standard of the other departments...it does seem like we're pretty much left on our own to figure out how best to deal with it
I would agree that doctors who have not embraced change or who are not prepared to refer patients where their knowledge is deficient could be accused of negligence
Well said.While I don't think @Bubbsie , or anyone was honestly saying it was MEANT to be harmful.
KNOWING a treatment exist that fur many had offered great benefit, and still being determined to send patients down another path that offers dubious benefits over LC/LCHF and increased risks of complications, is a little bit more then negligent, imho
That's a sector blinding itself to any other way DESPITE the harm it can could the patient.
Im not surprised many. are cynical, @Mr_Pot,
After all medicine has progressed tremendously over the years.
Treatments, equipment evolves, so WHY aren't we at least seeing real life trials of the effictiveness of THIS way of eating, rather then the same old "eat more carbs, take more meds" mantra....?
I lived there a few years back. My first high reading was acquired there. Promenade. They then “prescribed” an Eatwell type diet which helped but didn’t completely get me to levels well outside of the Prediabetes range.@bulkbiker - can't copy your post yet as I haven't made enough posts.
Thanks for that. I'm a biker too - that's why I live on the Isle of Man.
I have been cutting back on carbs, eating a healthier diet and have lost 4 pounds this last 2 weeks. I could lose, say, another two stone....oops. I'm 13.10 now and 5'10' and a bit, so BMI isn't great. I have been walking as much as my mashed foot will allow, I managed 4 miles today. I'm learning a little now about what is causing my high BG, bread and white rice/pasta and bananas are now banned!
Our NHS relies on private practice far too much so it's often about ticking those contractual boxes...meeting those contractual obligations...as GP' surgeries are essentially private practices with the NHS as their biggest contractor I feel there is little room for deviation from standard NHS advice which in respect of my diabetes doesn't work for me & many others here...there are also the local CCGs who dictate how surgeries will spend their budgets although not a statutory body I often wonder what would/could they do if GP practices didn't tow their line...there are a few surgeries who are more enlightened and embrace alternative ways to manage T2 those are few & far between...for me there no doubt T2's are not given the best when it comes to managing their diabetes...the courses are often unfit for purpose...the advice is out dated & archaic the disinterest shown when you hear 'well you might as well take the medication as it will progress irrespective' is not the best care considering this condition can lead to horrifying long term consequences if not addressed...GP's/DSN's need to make more effort and offer more effective care to T2's.
. It’s a really good idea to keep testing as the proof is right there in front of you. It identifies just what each food does to you personally. If you do you’ll almost certainly find rice /pasta and probably potatoes of all colours not just white will be causing high numbers. They may rise a little tiny bit slower but still contain as many carbs.I'm learning a little now about what is causing my high BG, bread and white rice/pasta and bananas are now banned!
Neil you can do your own research...there is so much information available so when you attend your course & your next appointment with the DSN you be well informed.oh another overweight bloke with T2' (14st 5'10'). We'll see how things develop, I'm hopeful we can have a better relationship than the first appointment felt.
Doesn't feel too good does it, at first!
I'm afraid whatever the colour bread, rice and pasta will likely have a deleterious effect on your blood sugars as will most fruit aside from raspberries and strawberries in limited quantities. I just fill up on meat, fish, eggs etc most of the time and leave the rest out, Green veg can be included if desired (although these days they are rare if ever for me).I'm learning a little now about what is causing my high BG, bread and white rice/pasta and bananas are now banned!
I'm not sure how many of us realise our GP practices are private partnerships it took me some time to realise that jjaarkCouldn't agree more...Bravo.
I would imagine you likely knew more about how to manage your diabetes than the facilitators/instructors jjaark.Day was of interest but I probably knew more then most there...
Most likely they will tell you there's no time...or they aret he experts...or there are no proven results of the benefit of a LCHF diet...and that scientific studies indicate T2's do not need to test based on the Farmer et al report which monitored a group of T2's for three months without testing...then monitored the same groups for another three months with testing there was no significant improvement for those that monitored their BG...it's not surprising the group were not allowed to alter their diets when they began to test their BG...so of course the results would be the same...it was a study that was set up to fail from the onset...good luck with DESMOND you'll need it.By then I expect to make a nuisance of myself with lots of questions.
I'm not in the slightest bit surprised by that.... but 6.8% is still in the T2 range I prefer to have a bit of wiggle room.Bulkbiker, I find that bread, bananas and potatoes are doing the most damage after three weeks close monitoring. I don't need to bring things down a lot as HBA1C was 6.8%, my BG through the day is often around 5. The odd thing is waking levels, always higher than the lunchtime and evening tests, and averages 6.3 currently, but falling as I learn my intolerances.
I have a DESMOND appointment for....October. No hurry there then! By then I expect to make a nuisance of myself with lots of questions. Did I mention I used to manage a Podiatry department....LOL
Bulkbiker, I find that bread, bananas and potatoes are doing the most damage after three weeks close monitoring. I don't need to bring things down a lot as HBA1C was 6.8%, my BG through the day is often around 5. The odd thing is waking levels, always higher than the lunchtime and evening tests, and averages 6.3 currently, but falling as I learn my intolerances.
I have a DESMOND appointment for....October. No hurry there then! By then I expect to make a nuisance of myself with lots of questions. Did I mention I used to manage a Podiatry department....LOL
I used a podiatrist in IOM. One in Douglas. He was okay, fairly basic. I had been recommended the new place down by the quay near Tesco but it was awfully expensive. By sheer coincidence my next door neighbour is from the Isle of Man and a podiatrist with his own practice here on the mainland.Did I mention I used to manage a Podiatry department....LOL
I used a podiatrist in IOM. One in Douglas. He was okay, fairly basic. I had been recommended the new place down by the quay near Tesco but it was awfully expensive. By sheer coincidence my next door neighbour is from the Isle of Man and a podiatrist with his own practice here on the mainland.
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... wouldn't it be great if all Dr's & Diabetic Nurses were uptodate and gave out CORRECT medical advice re diabetes and how to manage it! Instead you get a mish -mash of outdated rubbish....
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