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<blockquote data-quote="ally5555" data-source="post: 52298" data-attributes="member: 7357"><p>Can I offer a perspective from the other side!</p><p></p><p>I agree with you that provision is patchy , that maybe due to funding but also a lack of enthusiasm from the medics - may GPs just are 'nt interested in diabetes. </p><p></p><p>Funding can vary from trust to trust - 1 see this in my own area as I work for 2 big GP practices but the other 8 near by have little or no cover. That is un fair. Diabetes education sessions are patchy too - I have access to course locally and am also invoved in sessions for type 2s. We have an excellent retinal screeing service that recalls patients annually. </p><p></p><p>The people who post on here obviusly have a keen interest in their health but sadly not everyone thinks like that. I have lost track of the pts who are like this , dna appointments with everyone - that is so frustrating.</p><p></p><p>Obviously as a Dietitian I see and hear alot from pts and I really think that dietitians who work in diabetes must be experienced - it is complex. Sadly it is often left to the basic grades who need more expereince.</p><p></p><p>On a lighter note - I once had a pt who I had talked to about grilling food - he reported back to me that it was fine but he had a problem with eggs they slipped thro the grill pan! </p><p></p><p>Follow up is imporatnt as I am sure you all find that after an appointment you have not taken it all in and that often leads to misunderstandings. </p><p>So being the other side of the fence is also fraught with frustrations - such is life !</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ally5555, post: 52298, member: 7357"] Can I offer a perspective from the other side! I agree with you that provision is patchy , that maybe due to funding but also a lack of enthusiasm from the medics - may GPs just are 'nt interested in diabetes. Funding can vary from trust to trust - 1 see this in my own area as I work for 2 big GP practices but the other 8 near by have little or no cover. That is un fair. Diabetes education sessions are patchy too - I have access to course locally and am also invoved in sessions for type 2s. We have an excellent retinal screeing service that recalls patients annually. The people who post on here obviusly have a keen interest in their health but sadly not everyone thinks like that. I have lost track of the pts who are like this , dna appointments with everyone - that is so frustrating. Obviously as a Dietitian I see and hear alot from pts and I really think that dietitians who work in diabetes must be experienced - it is complex. Sadly it is often left to the basic grades who need more expereince. On a lighter note - I once had a pt who I had talked to about grilling food - he reported back to me that it was fine but he had a problem with eggs they slipped thro the grill pan! Follow up is imporatnt as I am sure you all find that after an appointment you have not taken it all in and that often leads to misunderstandings. So being the other side of the fence is also fraught with frustrations - such is life ! [/QUOTE]
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