How odd she would not accept questions. Anyone that is confident they understand their material is generally happy to have input from the group. I am starting this free on line one on Monday. No idea what it will be like, I am sure it will keep to the traditional format but there is scope for discussion and questions. Free, 3 hours per week for 2 weeks it seems too good an offer to miss https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/demystifying-diabetesGood evening went to the X-Pert course this morning and unfortunately it was totally waste of time,not the courses fault,its just that I had learnt so much here from all of you,I knew everything already from the help and advice from here,the lady spoke non stop for two hours and wouldn't let anyone ask any questions,I won't be going again as I feel that it would suit someone else better,and as there are 500 people on the waiting list I feel that one of those can have my place,she dismissed low carbs out of hand,I was very surprised that I was the only one there that thanks to you all knew so much about Diabetes,everyone else had no idea at all and were not given any information by their GP or anyone else they were totally in the darkvery disappointed and disillusioned by the whole experience
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I've just been invited to attend a diabetes information lecture by DIABETES NSW&ACT. I'll give feedback on this later.I haven't attended any courses, but the forum is a great assistance to me.
I've seen this attitude in various educators and GP's. It is depressing, yet I motivate myself to keep up the vigilance. Never get complacent.I was put on a DEREK course. It was informative sure, but they didn't seem very motivated and so that kind of affected the way we felt afterwards. A lack of motivation.
DAFNE is the best course and easy to understand and control your diabetesThis month we're taking a look at structured diabetes education courses in the UK and how well they work.
Have you taken one since you were diagnosed? If so, how helpful did you find it, if at all?
If you haven't taken any courses - is that because you've never been offered a place, or because you just felt like you didn't need it?
Would you recommend the course(s) to any of your friends if they were to get diagnosed with diabetes?