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Admin (Retired)
- Relationship to Diabetes
- Type 1
MPs say it is "inexplicable" that the NHS in England spends more on bariatric surgery than well-established measures to prevent obesity.
A report by the Health Select Committee says health workers should use every opportunity to deal with the problem.
The MPs also call for urgent steps so people understand the wider health benefits of physical activity.
The government says its Change4Life programme is providing widespread free advice on healthy eating and exercise.
But the MPs argue that national and local government and the NHS must do more to prevent people becoming unwell.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-32042480
The approach of some healthcare professionals towards people who are diagnosed with diabetes is also inexplicable - a terse telephone call or letter and perhaps an out of date and useless leaflet? Disgraceful!
A report by the Health Select Committee says health workers should use every opportunity to deal with the problem.
The MPs also call for urgent steps so people understand the wider health benefits of physical activity.
The government says its Change4Life programme is providing widespread free advice on healthy eating and exercise.
But the MPs argue that national and local government and the NHS must do more to prevent people becoming unwell.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-32042480
The approach of some healthcare professionals towards people who are diagnosed with diabetes is also inexplicable - a terse telephone call or letter and perhaps an out of date and useless leaflet? Disgraceful!