Comment by Kari on June 13, 2011 at 6:27pm

Are they on medication, or controlling with diet? (This, I think, is very important. For example, I know that with my insulin I can eat fruit. Without insulin I could NOT handle any fruit. I always always always need a bolus for fruit. If I didn't have insulin (or an oral med) at my disposal, I would need to avoid fruit...)

Comment by mistressbinky on June 13, 2011 at 7:06pm

When I asked why they had no answer. I don't know if they weren't listening or what.

Comment by MossDog on June 13, 2011 at 7:15pm

Perhaps the nutritionist was trying to explain a low carb diet?
Perhaps the nutritionist was trying to tell them to avoid fruit in the morning when DP is raging?
I think more than likely what really happened was they were hearing just what they wanted/didn't want to hear.
If all the above wasn't what really happened maybe the nutritionist didn't know what they were talking about and really did say this which is also a real possibility.

Comment by mistressbinky on June 13, 2011 at 7:44pm

I have the answer, Nutritionist told everyone in the room to avoid fruit.Nutritionist did not individualize diets. PWD said no one questioned her, and he was half listening

Comment by karebear1966 on June 14, 2011 at 1:36am

My nutrionist drills into us.. EAT your fruits and veggies, dont DRINK them. But she also spends a lot of time explaining portion control. And, she also does one on one's with an appt. I guess We are lucky that we have a very good diabetic clinic here where I live.

Comment by Brunetta on June 15, 2011 at 7:47pm

Since we were not there; we do not know what happened. It may have been that the PWD just did not WANT to listen: Many newbies are overwhelmed and scared adn do not wan to hear about measuring food and thinking about every bite at every meal when they have had a lifetime of eating whaever they want and how much they please; without ever having to consider it. Or, the diabetes educator may have just oversimplified and taught to the middle of the group: We do not know who was in the audience.... And I hate to be sexist, but the PWD is a MAN; and some members of that gender iare notorious about not taking health challenges seriously unless they are threatened with imposing death...

U did the best U could with him.

God Bless,
Brunetta

Comment by mistressbinky on June 16, 2011 at 5:13am

I called the nimnod last night and here are his exact words,"Educator said not to eat fruit, because it's too sweet."

Me: "Did you mention that every patient in the room has different metabolisms, take different meds, engage in different activities, and her fruit concept doesn't apply to everyone."
PWD-"I tuned her out. "
me:"So, she made other comments that you didn't listen too?"
PWD: "Yes. It was free."
me:"I don't care if it cost ten cents, and you received a door prize. You should have asked questions. Did you take notes. Did you take the dlife Can I Eat This Quiz?
PWD: "No."
me:"I spent an hour finding friendly sites for you to read, because you had your friend calling me nonstop asking questions about your health. That's it. You're on your own."

Comment by mistressbinky on June 16, 2011 at 5:14am

Hi! Yes, it's a man. And he was a pain in the ass before developing diabetes. Once I was eating a veggie burger with mix greens, fruit, and yogurt and said, "You're not eating a roll w/ that." "No, there's sunflower seeds, peas, rice, carrots and other foods mixed with the burger..." So, what does that mean?" After explaining he responded, "And that makes sense too you?" Months later, he develops diabetes and persuades his girl friend to call me with a list of questions. She must have called me twenty or more times in a two day spend with questions. He called her at work. He called her in the wee hours of the morning. He called her after 10 pm. Who goes to the hospital, get a diagnosis, and not ask questions? Suppose I wasn't home. Then he said that he wish he had the money to pay me to be his food guide and follow him around. Response, "If you had a million dollars I couldn't be bothered. Anyway, I found out what the nutritionist said. If bs is higher than target range avoid fruit until it lowers... Refer to numbers in your chart. Through investigation I called the hospital where he attended the classes. Each patient had a chart w/ their target range.

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