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Doctors [in the U.K.] told to report patients who put on weight
The Telegraph [UK] ^ | 25 Dec 2014 | Laura Donnelly

Posted on 12/26/2014 12:33:35 AM PST by Slings and Arrows

GPs will be asked to identify patients who are putting on weight under a new national programme to help fight obesity.

Simon Stevens, the head of the NHS, said it was time for Britain to "get back in shape" in order to protect millions of people from a host of obesity-related diseases.

Under the scheme, family doctors will be asked to identify anyone who has gained weight and is at risk of diabetes – particularly those aged below 40.

They will then be offered tests for pre-diabetes, followed by healthy lifestyle advice and close monitoring to ensure they are eating better and exercising more.

(Excerpt) Read more at telegraph.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; United Kingdom
KEYWORDS: medical; medicine; nhs; obamacarefuture; obesity; unitedkingdom; weightgain
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To: Slings and Arrows

When Orwell wrote 1984 he was off by about 30 years.


41 posted on 12/26/2014 8:31:36 AM PST by Rides_A_Red_Horse (Why do you need a fire extinguisher when you can call the fire department?)
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To: Rides_A_Red_Horse

Pretty close, all things considered.


42 posted on 12/26/2014 9:59:33 AM PST by Slings and Arrows ("I Only Love You When I'm Drunk" - http://youtu.be/uT-tCbvfDUg)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

I concluded some time ago just what you advocate.

I paddle my kayak at least a mile twice a week from April to October and swim 300 meters twice a week from October to April.

I would guess that many many my age find it easier to ignore many things that would improve their health and perhaps make themselves feel better.

The proactive wellness programs attempt to reduce costs by improving overall health. Many here are critical because it seems big brotherish and perhaps it is, but it might just work.


43 posted on 12/26/2014 10:00:02 AM PST by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc.;+12, 73, ..... Obama is public enemy #1)
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To: Blennos

now that is worth my FR subscription payment

thanks


44 posted on 12/26/2014 10:07:46 AM PST by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc.;+12, 73, ..... Obama is public enemy #1)
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To: bert

Wise people choose to live healthy.

Slaves and cattle are directed, coerced and forced to live as someone else chooses.

It is not for the State to control our diet and medical treatments. If you believe otherwise you are welcome to move to a place ruled by a totalitarian regime.


45 posted on 12/26/2014 10:08:10 AM PST by Rides_A_Red_Horse (Why do you need a fire extinguisher when you can call the fire department?)
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To: bert
now that is worth my FR subscription payment thanks

You are most welcome. Best of luck in your quest for better health through a better diet.

46 posted on 12/26/2014 11:11:56 AM PST by Blennos
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To: Rides_A_Red_Horse

You have a very foolish attitude. Your live free bias narrows your field of view so much you cannot discern the government you hate can in fact be helpful. You can refuse if you chose...... your prerogative.

Your high and mighty sanctimonious blather is just that. Life under your rock is free but lonely


47 posted on 12/26/2014 11:28:17 AM PST by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc.;+12, 73, ..... Obama is public enemy #1)
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To: bert

Your live free bias narrows your field of view so much you cannot discern the government you hate can in fact be helpful.


“If you love wealth more than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, depart from us in peace. We ask not your counsel nor your arms. Crouch down and lick the hand that feeds you. May your chains rest lightly upon you and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen.”

— Samuel Adams


48 posted on 12/26/2014 11:35:31 AM PST by Rides_A_Red_Horse (Why do you need a fire extinguisher when you can call the fire department?)
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To: Rides_A_Red_Horse

that is a great quote by a great American but totally irrelevant to the current discussion


49 posted on 12/26/2014 12:06:54 PM PST by bert ((K.E.; N.P.; GOPc.;+12, 73, ..... Obama is public enemy #1)
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To: bert

The point is you welcome government intrusion far above and beyond what the founders would have tolerated.

What are your thoughts concerning “The Affordable Healthcare Act?”


50 posted on 12/26/2014 12:16:40 PM PST by Rides_A_Red_Horse (Why do you need a fire extinguisher when you can call the fire department?)
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To: bert

I see...

Vladimir Lenin and Joseph Stalin used the term “polyezniy idiot,” or “useful idiot,” for those in the West who would allow collectivism and control by the benevolent State to creep into their lives.

I’ll stick to dangerous liberty. I can choose to eat healthy and exercise if that’s what I want. It’s better than letting government bureaucrats determine what my proper diet and exercise regime should be.


51 posted on 12/26/2014 4:55:54 PM PST by Rides_A_Red_Horse (Why do you need a fire extinguisher when you can call the fire department?)
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To: bert
. Many here are critical because it seems big brotherish and perhaps it is, but it might just work.

Doubtful.

Many are critical because it seems stupid. I am either going to take care of my health or I will not. Having my doc harp at me is only going to keep me from going to that doctor because being harped at is not one of my preferred pastimes.

Because my husband is a vet with a SRC the VA told him that he must have a VA PCP. This guy is a fanatic about cholesterol. Despite the fact that my husband has good numbers, lower then when he was on active service, the good doctor would spend 3 quarters of the visit haranguing about his numbers and how he just "had to get them down".

As we walk out the door we toss the "guidelines" in the trash.

Not going to follow advise that came close to crippling him once upon a time.

52 posted on 12/26/2014 7:52:12 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (Proud Infidel, Gun Nut, Religious Fanatic and Freedom Fiend)
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