diabetics not controlling cholesterol well enough

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That's largely because the diet advice from Diabetes UK is likely to push up people's cholesterol levels.

What causes a rise in bad cholesterol? A rise in trigylcerides.

What causes triglyceride levels to rise? High serum insulin levels.

What causes insulin levels to run high? A large amount of dietary carbohydrates.

What is Diabetes UK's recommended diet for people with diabetes? At least 50% carbs.

How can they expect people with diabetes to control their cholesterol levels when they are telling them to eat a diet that will prevent them from doing so? And surely it makes sense to look at the dietary advice first before suddenly recommending everyone goes on statins?
 
What do you expect though? Diabetes UK is sponsored by the world's largest statin manufacturer and the world's largest cereal manufacturer. Is it just me or is it a massive coincidence that the charity then recommends more people with diabetes take statins and eat more grains?
 
As in both Pfizer and Kellogg's are substantial doners to Diabetes UK. The charity does claim its sponsors don't have any direct control over its projects, which I believe, but I do wonder at the level of influence they may have. I mean, come on, the world's largest jelly bean sweets manufacturer is a sponsor too, in what world does that make sense?

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Corporate/Acknowledgements/

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Corporate/

We believe our success is down to the fact that we always take the time to get to know our partners and prospective supporters and ensure that partnerships are tailored to meet their corporate objectives.

Our corporate partners are proud to be associated with Diabetes UK, excited by the impact they can have on a condition that affects over 2.8 million people in the UK and impressed by the opportunities, positive recognition and goodwill that their support generates.
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I'd say "No, any corporate partnerships between Diabetes UK and a corporation should be about meeting the objectives of people with diabetes, not meeting 'corporate objectives'." I'm sure companies like Pfizer are particularly excited about the impact they could have on a market of over 2.8 million people, particularly when that impact boosts their bottom line.
 
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As in both Pfizer and Kellogg's are substantial doners to Diabetes UK. The charity does claim its sponsors don't have any direct control over its projects, which I believe, but I do wonder at the level of influence they may have. I mean, come on, the world's largest jelly bean sweets manufacturer is a sponsor too, in what world does that make sense?

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Corporate/Acknowledgements/

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Corporate/



I'd say "No, any corporate partnerships between Diabetes UK and a corporation should be about meeting the objectives of people with diabetes, not meeting 'corporate objectives'." I'm sure companies like Pfizer are particularly excited about the impact they could have on a market of over 2.8 million people, particularly when that impact boosts their bottom line.
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Quite! It does sicken me!
 
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