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HOSPITAL DEPT NAMES
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carol43
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ENT stands for ear, nose & throat so I don't think that's an appointment with a diabetic nurse.
Pinkorchid
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I think the majority of T2's see their diabetic nurse at their GP surgery I see mine there but don't know where you would see a dietician though I have never been asked if I wanted to see one.
Mr_Pot
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I saw a dietitian when she made an occasional visit to the GPs surgery. She pronounced my existing Eatwell Plate type diet as excellent, so not much help really.
DavidGrahamJones
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Dietician is in Nutrition and Dietetics Department, DN in Diabetes and Endocrinology (probably, names might be different in different areas)
I was referred to the hospital dietician in 1989. At that time I found her advice very basic and obvious, although her table loaded with healthy foods, bread, baked beans, cereal probably wasn't best advice for me personally. However, her explanation of why I gained 3 stones in 3 months of eating WW Ready Meals was a surprise. Too much salt! I thought salt would only be responsible for fluid retention, not by what she was telling me. I have subsequently noticed changes in weight when taking soluble co-codomol (lots of salt) and the effect on intestinal transit times, even if regular.
I was referred to the hospital dietician in 1989. At that time I found her advice very basic and obvious, although her table loaded with healthy foods, bread, baked beans, cereal probably wasn't best advice for me personally. However, her explanation of why I gained 3 stones in 3 months of eating WW Ready Meals was a surprise. Too much salt! I thought salt would only be responsible for fluid retention, not by what she was telling me. I have subsequently noticed changes in weight when taking soluble co-codomol (lots of salt) and the effect on intestinal transit times, even if regular.
JohnEGreen
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According to Lisa Moscovitz, R.D., CEO and founding dietitian of the NY Nutrition Group
"It’s not the salt itself that’s making you gain weight—it’s the fact that most salty foods are processed and contain loads of fat and sugar, as well."
"Think about the saltiest foods you eat: fast food, chips, cookies, processed soups, or cheese.“Those are big sources of sodium, and of course they have other things in there like sugar and fat, which will cause weight gain if eaten in large amounts over time,” says Moscovitz. “There are other variables to take into consideration"
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/salt-weight-gain
"It’s not the salt itself that’s making you gain weight—it’s the fact that most salty foods are processed and contain loads of fat and sugar, as well."
"Think about the saltiest foods you eat: fast food, chips, cookies, processed soups, or cheese.“Those are big sources of sodium, and of course they have other things in there like sugar and fat, which will cause weight gain if eaten in large amounts over time,” says Moscovitz. “There are other variables to take into consideration"
https://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/salt-weight-gain
Dr Snoddy
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My GP surgery gave me a half hour appointment with a diabetes nurse when I was first diagnosed almost 4 years ago. She recommended the Eatwell plate, 2000mg of Metformin etc.
I was also asked if I wanted to see a dietician who would come to the surgery. I kept a one week food diary before I saw her so that we had something to discuss. She was young and recommended that I should limit my carb intake to about 30g per meal. RESULT! I also went on a DESMOND course and, you've guessed it, back to the Eatwell plate. Thank heavens for the dietician with the more recent training. GP's surgeries seem to vary hugely in their approach and ability to support.
I was also asked if I wanted to see a dietician who would come to the surgery. I kept a one week food diary before I saw her so that we had something to discuss. She was young and recommended that I should limit my carb intake to about 30g per meal. RESULT! I also went on a DESMOND course and, you've guessed it, back to the Eatwell plate. Thank heavens for the dietician with the more recent training. GP's surgeries seem to vary hugely in their approach and ability to support.
