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Southall (Ealing) support group

IanD

IanD

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Peterchurch, Hereford
Type of diabetes
Type 2
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Tablets (oral)
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Carbohydrates
I had a surprise invitation to the Ealing "Diabetes & Health" meeting in Southall last Saturday. I finished my 3 sets of tennis early, bought a new lawnmower, & got to the meeting. Apart from one of the leaders, I was the only white English person there.

On arrival I had a choice, fruit juice or water, & biscuits or lollipops.

Lots of questions were raised by the 40-50 people attending, including "Please explain carbohydrates." Time did not allow that question to be addressed. One participant in a wheelchair asked me afterwards.

After the meeting a meal was provided - chicken curry, 2 lots of rice, chapattis & salad.

Well, the DUK food guidelines do recommend up to 42 tabelspoons of rice daily.

5-14 portions. One-third of your diet ....
What's a portion? 1 slice of bread.... 2-3 tbsp rice ....
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So 10-42 tbsp rice daily - there's a challenge that even Indians might have problems with !!

Useful meeting that highlighted the need & desire for structured education. I spoke to the consultants afterwards, exchanged emails & she wants to come with me to the Hounslow group which has been running for years.

Next meeting May 10th.
 
How do you organise your Hounslow group? I'm interested because I am setting up a group in my area and looking for ideas.

Eating and exercising my way from manic to moderate Miriam.... and a steady blood glucose.
 
miriamy said:
How do you organise your Hounslow group? I'm interested because I am setting up a group in my area and looking for ideas.

Eating and exercising my way from manic to moderate Miriam.... and a steady blood glucose.
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I'm not involved in the organisation - the Hounslow group includes cardiovascular members & support, & I suspect diabetes was added to that group. It was already going when I joined.

The Southall one was the inaugural meeting - even the mayor of Ealing was present. Happily his deputy refused the invitation to speak, as there was too much "courtesy" speaking, rather than information. I am trying to get involved - 4 p.m. this Saturday, May 24th.

It's at:
Young Adult Centre,
Park View Rd, Southall.
[Behind the Holy Trinity Church]
 
Next meeting
- 4 p.m. this Saturday, July 19th

It's at:
Young Adult Centre,
Park View Rd, Southall.
[Behind the Holy Trinity Church]
 
Were any of you there?

Folk gathered at 4 p.m. but the guy opening the hall didn't turn up. We got into the church hall opposite at 5, sitting comfortable & then the other hall was opened, so we all moved across.

It was a useful meeting, even though only about 35 minutes istead of 2 hours.

I'll give a detailed report later.
 
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