Not willing to change or not ready to make a change.
I developed diabetes due to being put on steriods as well as the implant!I am an advanced diabetic educator dedicated in finding solutions as to why diabetic patients fail to follow their diets and exercise regimens. I do recognize socioeconomic status, level of obtained education and depression as reasons that compliance has not been achieve, but measures are being taken to address each of these obstacles.
I am of the opinion that taking the time to assist the patient in building an individualized dietary plan creates "ownership" in the task of managing T2DM. Another component in building the dietary plan is to identify the patient's favorite foods and traditional family recipes, and discuss making minor changes to effect the glycemic load of the dish. The patient is made aware that this diet can be changed as required, and that they are not stuck with eating the same food over and over for the rest of their life. Discussions about appropriate portions of each food group, and acceptable snacks is also discussed. Before the appointment is concluded, the question as to why these dietary restrictions are so important is answered, and the patient is able to repeat this information. Written information including substitute options, easy recipes, and contact information accompany the full dietary plan created by the patient with the assistance of the diabetic educator or nutritionist. Follow-up in 6 weeks intervals.
In tracking 100 patients over the period of a year in the clinic, these dietary changes have produced a gain of dietary compliance of 12%. Weight loss ranging from (13 to 26 pounds), and HbA1c have been decreased in these patients by 9% with HbA1c goals reached in 88%.
Tried the ground almonds (lol from tesco) and were too "heavy" for breads etc... sooo i have a hand grinder and make my own flour as suggested by a celiac friend of mine (who struggles more than most diabetics to stick to her diet with the free food as well as having more choice of food than diabetics!)But how are diabetic educators going to make any money if people sort out their own diets?
@busydiabeticmum I just use ground almonds from Tesco. Much cheaper and not much different from almond flour.
All of the 'reasons' in the poll seem quite offensive. This is a poll for people with prejudices, not for people with diabetes.
What chemicals are used to keep Brazil nuts fresh? How do you know that it is the chemicals that are the problem rather than the Brazil nuts themselves?Why haven't you put on the poll
Trifle is lush
Cakes are yummy
Confusion, follow eat well plate, come on a site like this and find half a dozen diets that contradict eat well plate
Or more importantly, what are manufacturers putting in food, why do we think processed food is tasty, have we been fed hidden additives that have made a generation of people believe they are eating healthy.
I loved Brazil nuts but I cannot eat them as the chemicals used to keep them "fresh" causes a severe reaction.
Manufacturers and big supermarkets have been adding sugar and other unnecessary things that just don't need it.
Mono sodium glutamate added to lots of ready meals and takeaways to enhance flavour of food that doesn't fill you but makes you want to eat more.
Looking at the title and removing the first word 'Why', would of been more pc .................
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