Well i am glad for you and because your doctor help you .Keep up the good job and be optimistic all time
Don't want to put a downer on your fantastic result and well done but next time you see him or the nurse for that matter I bet they say 'ah, you're the exception to the rule........'
Which is a sad reflection on the other diabetic patients, not on the HCP's, who are frustrated watching the lack of progress many (don't) make.
The op has done brilliantly.
Indeed the OP has done brilliantly , is it a sad reflection on other T2Ds?
How many posts on here have stated their Doctor or DSN have insisted they stick to the NHS eat well plate...............which we all know considers a large proportion of it should be carbs, T2Ds aren't given the tools to manage the condition (blood testing equipment), and there are probably a lot out there that are trying really hard but sticking to what their HCPs are telling them and failing. However for each of all those 'trying' there's probably 2 or more not, sadly.
Congratulations on the results.
Did you agree to be taken off the register?
Will you still be having an annual eye screening, neuropathy, cholesterol, kidney function, and all the other tests?
You mean the one's that follow the Doctors and DN's advice..eat carbs with every meal..like what it says on the Eatwell Guide?Which is a sad reflection on the other diabetic patients, not on the HCP's, who are frustrated watching the lack of progress many (don't) make.
The op has done brilliantly.
This website is an oddity. It in no way represents the 'average' diabetic patient.
When I was diagnosed, I made a great effort to find out as much as possible, I attended the clinics, the hospital appointments, the courses.
It was a struggle for the HCP's to convince many that any form of 'healthy' food was better than the junk they were eating. And by far the majority of patients were obese, myself included.
I tend to think there are several stages in diet. as treatment.
Initially, cutting down, and changing from junk to healthy.
Many then search the internet, some find their way here.
Many are confused still, and try an assortment of diets from here.
It works for some, it doesn't for others.
The final few undertake a total lifestyle change, and settle onto a lifestyle they are happy to continue with.
The HCP sees the vast majority that never take the first step.
We see those that decide to see the process through a far as they can.
Thats great for you and me... However... Most people believe (very mistakenly in my opinion) that their GP is the world expert on their condition and thus when he says take these pills they do. When I was pre diabetic I was informed by a phone call from the surgery receptionist who said you should "lose a bit of weight". That was the sum total of the advice I was given. Not exactly helpful... no idea of what I could be letting myself in for if the condition worsened.
When diagnosed with full Type 2 I did the research and luckily found my way here and not to the "Other place" where I would be told to follow the eat well guide and take my pills like a good boy. My practise nurse is a cow and knows nothing.. the GP overseeing the Diabetes treatment had never heard of Prof Roy Taylor , Newcastle Diet or LCHF. He didn't seem very interested when I explained either. So I would be loathe to blame the patients when they are given appalling advice.
Possibly they think the same of certain patients?
Oh boy!My GP had added a note to the print out of my results to say "Well done! keep up with the Low Fat Diet to keep these impressive results" Face Palm!
Possibly, however the patient is neither trained nor paid to help with their condition the HCP is.