- Messages
- 527
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Hi all,
I believe with diabetes type 2 I have to be somewhat patient when eating out in restaurants, cafes etc. and put up with paying a bit more, having potatoes swapped for, say, a single champignon or nothing. Today was one of those days when I reached my limit. I went to a University cafe, felt like I was rushed through different queues, before I found myself standing in front of the warm food counter. After quickly scanning the items, I asked for sausages and green beans. Well, I had to pay the whole meal price for these two small sausages, so I paid for potatoes, Yorkies and gravy, and had to pay extra for beans and butter. I ended up with this little box, leaving me hungry after two hours.
I mean, I understand when waiters in a restaurant do not know much about diabetes, and I am usually happy to explain, suggest, tolerate or tip for any extra effort. In this cafe, however, these prices are systematically set - and I felt discriminated against. I was so angry, and felt so powerless, and disrespected by that woman and the cafe. I wrote a complaint email, but I wonder whether there are any guidelines, laws, or so against this type of discrimination. This is not about losing out on an add-chips-for-1-£ offer. This is about paying quite a lot more - and not having a proper meal, because I am ill.
I believe with diabetes type 2 I have to be somewhat patient when eating out in restaurants, cafes etc. and put up with paying a bit more, having potatoes swapped for, say, a single champignon or nothing. Today was one of those days when I reached my limit. I went to a University cafe, felt like I was rushed through different queues, before I found myself standing in front of the warm food counter. After quickly scanning the items, I asked for sausages and green beans. Well, I had to pay the whole meal price for these two small sausages, so I paid for potatoes, Yorkies and gravy, and had to pay extra for beans and butter. I ended up with this little box, leaving me hungry after two hours.
I mean, I understand when waiters in a restaurant do not know much about diabetes, and I am usually happy to explain, suggest, tolerate or tip for any extra effort. In this cafe, however, these prices are systematically set - and I felt discriminated against. I was so angry, and felt so powerless, and disrespected by that woman and the cafe. I wrote a complaint email, but I wonder whether there are any guidelines, laws, or so against this type of discrimination. This is not about losing out on an add-chips-for-1-£ offer. This is about paying quite a lot more - and not having a proper meal, because I am ill.