Sue192
Well-Known Member
I fancy a grumble. Had a call from my surgery backalong: "We'd like to invite you to a prediabetes group. A diabetic nurse will be there and we'll have diabetic-friendly cake". Wow, the GP practice is finally getting with it, I thought and so off I went just to see what was there. Walked into an empty room, met by a Health Care lady putting out leaflets. Then it went pear-shaped.... The leaflets were those produced by the Other Site - the one containing 'healthy' swaps was prominent, and also their recipe for the diabetic-friendly cake which was blackberry and apple, with 17.7g per small portion. No, I didn't have a piece!
The HC lady asked me what my diet was and I diplomatically said it wasn't anything like what was being promoted. She did say she thought 'they' were fixated on the Eatwell Plate.... I must say that, for those who have a very junk-heavy processed diet, the EP is a step in the right direction. But, as we all know, it ain't good for diabetics! Sadly, I was the only one who turned up which is a real shame given the prominence of diabetes in the Press, but with all the news about the benefits of LCHF (ignoring the latest silly stuff rubbishing it) and more and more HCPs embracing it, it's extremely disappointing that my practice just hasn't got on board, especially as another local surgery has a truly amazing DN who has hit the headlines for her fabulous work with her patients.
Thank you - I feel better for that!
The HC lady asked me what my diet was and I diplomatically said it wasn't anything like what was being promoted. She did say she thought 'they' were fixated on the Eatwell Plate.... I must say that, for those who have a very junk-heavy processed diet, the EP is a step in the right direction. But, as we all know, it ain't good for diabetics! Sadly, I was the only one who turned up which is a real shame given the prominence of diabetes in the Press, but with all the news about the benefits of LCHF (ignoring the latest silly stuff rubbishing it) and more and more HCPs embracing it, it's extremely disappointing that my practice just hasn't got on board, especially as another local surgery has a truly amazing DN who has hit the headlines for her fabulous work with her patients.
Thank you - I feel better for that!