Introduction
In this post we provide
- A specific example of a Pol Pot noodle kamikaze attack on the NHS.
- Indirect evidence via HbA1c levels that such attacks must be widespread.
- Direct evidence of the effects of such attacks on the individuals concerned and the NHS.
The quantitative data for the post are taken from the National
Diabetes Audit 2011-2012.
Specific Example of a Pol Pot Noodle Kamikaze Attack on the NHS.
It is well known that
carbohydrates cause blood glucose levels to rise and that exposure to high
blood glucose levels may lead to diabetic health complications. Consider now
the following statements [My italics and
colouring] from:
“So, a diet
of Pot Noodle, Instant porridge, cup a soup,
toast, maybe fruit, or fish or burger, and chips”.
“Prawns
in a bubbly type batter, prawns in a
crispy batter, duck pancakes with plum sauce, balti samosas, duck skewers in a sweet sauce, curry chicken bites, breadcrumb battered mozzarella. Char siu
and sweet chilli sauce. So, my BS crept up for a while, peaked at 11.3 at three hours, then fell to 8.5
after 5 hours”.
Keep this up
and it will be “Sayonara”.
In the next
section we shall investigate the extent of such Pol Pot noodle kamikaze attacks
on the NHS.
Widespread Evidence of Pol Pot Noodle Kamikaze Attacks on the
NHS.
The NICE Clinical Guidelines provide targets for HbA1c (it
should be noted that many of us consider these targets to be too high!). The
targets are:
- For Type 2: HbA1c < 48 mmol/mol.
- For Type 1: HbA1c < 58 mmol/mol.
Table 1 provides the NHS results for diabetics in England and
Wales.
Table 1 NHS HbA1c Results
|
Target
|
% Type 1
|
% Type 2
|
|
HbA1c < 48 mmol/mol
|
7
|
26
|
|
HbA1c < 58 mmol/mol
|
27
|
66
|
It can be seen only a minority of diabetics reach the NICE
guidelines and, therefore, the majority are in danger of inflicting Pol Pot
noodle kamikaze attacks on themselves and the NHS.
In the next section we shall investigate the current extent of
such Pol Pot noodle kamikaze attacks on the individuals concerned and the NHS.
Current Extent of Pol Pot Noodle Kamikaze Attacks on the
Individuals and the NHS.
If a diabetic has prolonged periods with higher than normal
blood glucose levels there is increased risk of health complications and
pre-mature death. These health complications include:
- Angina – Chest pain due to temporary restriction in blood supply to the heart muscle.
- Myocardial Infarction – Heart attack due to the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die.
- Heart Failure – Due to the heart not maintaining blood flow sufficient to meet the needs of the body.
- Stroke – The rapid, permanent loss of brain function following disturbance in blood supply to the brain.
- Major Amputation – Surgical removal of the leg above the ankle.
- Minor Amputation – Surgical removal of toes or a part of the foot below the ankle.
- Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) – Life-supporting treatments (dialysis and transplantation) required to treat end stage kidney disease (ESKD).
- Retinopathy Treatment – Treatment for sight threatening diabetic damage to the back of the eye.
- Diabetic Ketoacidosis – Severe lack of insulin means the body cannot use glucose for energy and the body starts to break down other body tissue as an alternative energy source.
Table 2 provides an authoritative and comprehensive picture of
the extent of the Pol Pot kamikaze attacks on the complications of diabetics and the additional risk over and
above that of the general population admitted to hospitals in England and Wales
between April 2010 and March 2012.
Table 2 Hospital Admissions
|
Complication
|
Admissions
|
% Added Risk
|
|
Angina
|
292926
|
76
|
|
Myocardial Infarction
|
36974
|
55
|
|
Heart Failure
|
198205
|
74
|
|
Stroke
|
58348
|
34
|
|
Major Amputation
|
2609
|
222
|
|
Minor Amputation
|
6251
|
337
|
|
Renal Replacement Therapy
|
678451
|
164
|
In addition, the number of diabetics who died between 1 January
and 31 December 2012 was 75669 with additional risk over and above that of the
general population of 38%
The extent of the individual suffering and the burden on the NHS
resources is truly staggering. Are the Pol Pot noodles worth it?
John
4 comments:
Hi John!
Well at least the boiling water element of the pot noodle is safe at least I guess but if I was eating...
“A diet of Pot Noodle, Instant porridge, cup a soup, toast, maybe fruit, or fish or burger, and chips”.
“Prawns in a bubbly type batter, prawns in a crispy batter, duck pancakes with plum sauce, balti samosas, duck skewers in a sweet sauce, curry chicken bites, breadcrumb battered mozzarella. Char siu and sweet chilli sauce”
I wouldn't advertise the fact on possibly the biggest Diabetes forum in Europe where the first posts read by a newly diagnosed Diabetic could have the biggest influence on their future dietary path and of course-Long term health and Diabetic control.
As you say...Are those Pot Noodles worth it?
Paul
Hi Paul
Since when did DCUK give a monkeys about diabetics ? Doctors and experts come and go, while the numbskulls like Duggie post complete lies and crap and the mods don't know the difference between shit and shinola.
Still, it's an earner for Giv and co.
Eddie
If it worries you so much then why didn't IanD do something on your behalf? Does he know the difference between "shit and shinola"?
He does zilch on DCUK
IanD is not our stooge and I reckon he has far to mush sense to get involved with what has now become a complete quagmire of a forum.
The antis are finished just read any paper or watch the news. The carboholics were wrong all along. They fell for the junk food BS hook line and sinker.
Eddie
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