Actually, I don't agree that diabetes is a disease of affluence. I'm sure that being a vegetarian in a middle class family with the best of everything is not why I got diabetes.
Whereas, for the first five years of our relationship, on one income, even with an allotment, we were filling up round the edges with spuds, rice, cheap sliced bread, disgusting soya margarine, and potatoes - and ating a lot of soya mince.
I live in a town with 7 supermarkets, 7 locals and zillions of restaurants, takeaways and convenience stores. There's one each of fishmonger butcher, greengrocer, deli, chocolatier.Two bakeries, neither of which bake their bread. No farmers market and in the supermarkets it's not easy to find real meat, as opposed to ready meals. Two aisles of crisps in most of them. Rarely do supermarkets ever have offers on real food. They make more profit flogging ready meals and crisps.
Buying fast food, takeaways, ready meals - that's normal reality.
The low fat experiment failed, ditching cookery classes in schools was a terrible idea, and not enough people continue with sport and exercise after leaving school, because it can be very expensive.
There is a strong genetic component in T2 and in most other types of diabetes (the ones without it I am thinking of are when the pancreas is surgically removed, for example). Here is an article explaining why it's a myth that obesity causes T2:I'm 6'4" and fifteen stone no fat at all and have always been active and eaten an healthy diet, apart from the odd kebab after a friday binge. The only explanation I can think of for my type 2 is carb loading when used to run a lot. 40-50 miles a week lots of carbs were a must and I struggled to keep my weight up. I really can't think of any other reason for catching this horrible hindrance. Thats how I see it a bloody horrible hindrance. I was diagnosed just over a week ago and I'm determined not to go done the med route. I managed to hit a 5 after lunch today but scored an 8 after dinner, still learning the ropes but hopefully I'll get there. I'm so glad I found this site you guys have been extremely helpful and I really do appreciate it.
I'm 6'4" and fifteen stone no fat at all and have always been active and eaten an healthy diet, apart from the odd kebab after a friday binge. The only explanation I can think of for my type 2 is carb loading when used to run a lot. 40-50 miles a week lots of carbs were a must and I struggled to keep my weight up. I really can't think of any other reason for catching this horrible hindrance. Thats how I see it a bloody horrible hindrance. I was diagnosed just over a week ago and I'm determined not to go done the med route. I managed to hit a 5 after lunch today but scored an 8 after dinner, still learning the ropes but hopefully I'll get there. I'm so glad I found this site you guys have been extremely helpful and I really do appreciate it.
They may have gotten a bulk deal with the manufacturer, or perhaps they think this brand is more accurate, which is very important for T1s, for safety reasons.What I don't understand is why the NHS is spending so much money on supplying Accu-chek meters,strips etcetc when there are much cheaper versions of the same thing, as pointed out on here?
Agree with you, the number helps to educate you as to why it is high or low. Some people get so despondent when they have high number but you can work out why if you keep a food diary, are aware of any stress, have an infection or have done/less more exercise.Hi . I don't test my BG a test implies a pass or fail . I monitor my BG and then use the information to make the necessary changes . I know it's only a change of words but can a doctor tell you that you don't need to monitor your diabetes
Clive
My GP told me that testing is not needed but how do I know if I am managing my diabetis I am on Metformin twice a day thanks Chris174This is not about whether the NHS should, or can afford to, provide test strips on a permanent or temporary basis to non-T1 diabetics. Having read #EveryCloud ’s post, and so many more like it over the years on this forum, I wonder whether we could gather together examples of Healthcare Professionals who have told people that it is either unnecessary or just plain wrong to test their blood sugars. It is a scandal that needs highlighting.
I use an acu check mobile and get the bits on a script, much easier.Hi in a very new type 2 diabetic. Diagnosed just 2 week ago. Doctor wanted to put me on a cheap brand of meter that the local NHS partnership has done a deal with. Problem is im a HGV driver and need to be able to store at least 3 months results. I also have to test a minimum of 3 times a day. (Advice from DVLA) . Said I want happy to carry ring lose Lances as that is what they wanted to give me. Also said strips world be awkward . He agreed after explaining. Choose a combined tester no lose strips. Today went to Diabetic Practice Nurse and had to have same discussion again. Eventually agreed to give me a prescription. Told my H figure was 65. Came out of an hour with nurse feeling down and totally uninformed. Most questions I asked got the response of check online or ask your pharmacist. Sorry also on Metformin 1 x 500mg twice daily no side effects.
What is a acu check mobile? And how can you get the "bits on a script?I use an acu check mobile and get the bits on a script, much easier.
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