Local groups?

[Welshman1952]

I know Diabetes UK run local support groups where they have talks from ophthalmologists, podiatrists and DNs. But, for those of us who are low carbers and struggle with the traditional medical model, why are there no diabetes.co.uk groups?

It's probably a very old and much discussed topic, but for this newbie it would be great to meet and talk with other local low carbers both for support and to share ideas/ recipes etc etc.

Any thoughts?

 

[IanD]

I was able to give a talk on LCHF to the Hounslow group - & was invited to give a repeat.
Search Hounslow

 

[Winnie53]

@Welshman1952 I facilitate a diabetes group though not in the UK. I encourage you to attend any diabetes group. The low carb diet is reasonably well known now. I think you'll find other like minded participants with whom you can arrange to meet for coffee, tea, or a walk for ongoing, in person support. I find it helpful.

 

[Avocado Sevenfold]

@Welshman1952 Are you thinking of starting something? The London meet-ups always seem popular and fun.

 

[Type1Bri]

The type 1 London meet ups are great. Run by diabetics for diabetics add yourself to our Facebook group for more updates and info https://www.facebook.com/groups/864727986969226/

Sent from my SM-G930F using Diabetes.co.uk Forum mobile app

 

[CapnGrumpy]

The London meets are a lot of fun (even if I did get sunburnt at the last one), but they're not organised by diabetes.co.uk. They exist because forum members make them happen.

There first one I went to only had 4 or 5 of us; last Saturday's grew to 40+.

 

[Welshman1952]

@Typ1Bri I don't think I meet the membership criteria as I'm T2 but I am sure the idea if meets are brilliant

@Avocado Sevenfold I hadn't really thought of organising anything really. It was just a question to gauge opinion. My sense is that most people kind of disagree with me, although some are interested in occasional meets.