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<blockquote data-quote="captainlynne" data-source="post: 103535" data-attributes="member: 22385"><p>Went to see nurse this morning 'to see how I was getting on'.</p><p></p><p>Told her I was testing bg - didn't go down well. She was appalled at price for test strips, but did she say anything about prescription? Of course not. Said it wasn't necessary to test until further into the condition. When I pointed out NICE guidelines and various research papers - said she couldn't comment.</p><p></p><p>Then told her I was restricting carbs, as eating them raised BG levels.</p><p></p><p>So she came across the room in a 'let's talk to the poor little patient' attitude' and proceeded to tell me (again) how diabetes affects the body. :evil: Reminded her that it's me with the condition, and I need to be in control of it.</p><p></p><p>Asked how I can know what raises my levels if I'm not testing. Told they rely on HbA1c. Apparently when this was done a month or so ago (on diagnosis) it was 6.7, and cholesterol 5.2. They'll do another HbA1c in December. Think she was surprised I took out notebook and wrote results down <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>After 10 minutes of heated 'discussion' she took BP - needless to say, it was up. So she chatted for a few minutes and tried again. Showed error - twice :roll: . So tried other arm. Still elevated. Said I should do home BP readings - then I pointed out I'd already done that! She checked on the computer and said they were ok. Asked if I'd seen GP who specialises in diabetes - no. Will speak to him about BP. Told her I would ignore today's reading anyway - bound to be up after all that!</p><p></p><p>Says they'll see me in 3 months, and probably put me on Metformin. When I asked why, if I'm controlling levels with diet and exercise, said it would lower bg levels and help with weight loss :roll: </p><p></p><p>Am I being unreasonable in wanting to know why they want me to put chemicals into my body if I'm maintaining fairly decent levels without. Surely it should wait until later. (I showed her my bg levels, and she had to admit they were reasonable).</p><p></p><p>I'm getting an Abbott meter to replace the Accucheck Nano I'm using - only because the Accucheck strips are so expensive, and Abbott about half the price. Had hoped to get prescription from gp but the words 'head' and 'brick wall' spring to mind.</p><p></p><p>Sill, I have the retinal screening and a 'diabetes education course' to look forward to in December :roll: </p><p></p><p>Sorry for the rant. Think my BP is now near normal <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p></p><p>And I'm normally such a nice, sweet person who never argues with anyone or loses her temper.</p><p></p><p>But she made me SO mad :evil: </p><p></p><p>Lynne</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="captainlynne, post: 103535, member: 22385"] Went to see nurse this morning 'to see how I was getting on'. Told her I was testing bg - didn't go down well. She was appalled at price for test strips, but did she say anything about prescription? Of course not. Said it wasn't necessary to test until further into the condition. When I pointed out NICE guidelines and various research papers - said she couldn't comment. Then told her I was restricting carbs, as eating them raised BG levels. So she came across the room in a 'let's talk to the poor little patient' attitude' and proceeded to tell me (again) how diabetes affects the body. :evil: Reminded her that it's me with the condition, and I need to be in control of it. Asked how I can know what raises my levels if I'm not testing. Told they rely on HbA1c. Apparently when this was done a month or so ago (on diagnosis) it was 6.7, and cholesterol 5.2. They'll do another HbA1c in December. Think she was surprised I took out notebook and wrote results down :D After 10 minutes of heated 'discussion' she took BP - needless to say, it was up. So she chatted for a few minutes and tried again. Showed error - twice :roll: . So tried other arm. Still elevated. Said I should do home BP readings - then I pointed out I'd already done that! She checked on the computer and said they were ok. Asked if I'd seen GP who specialises in diabetes - no. Will speak to him about BP. Told her I would ignore today's reading anyway - bound to be up after all that! Says they'll see me in 3 months, and probably put me on Metformin. When I asked why, if I'm controlling levels with diet and exercise, said it would lower bg levels and help with weight loss :roll: Am I being unreasonable in wanting to know why they want me to put chemicals into my body if I'm maintaining fairly decent levels without. Surely it should wait until later. (I showed her my bg levels, and she had to admit they were reasonable). I'm getting an Abbott meter to replace the Accucheck Nano I'm using - only because the Accucheck strips are so expensive, and Abbott about half the price. Had hoped to get prescription from gp but the words 'head' and 'brick wall' spring to mind. Sill, I have the retinal screening and a 'diabetes education course' to look forward to in December :roll: Sorry for the rant. Think my BP is now near normal :D And I'm normally such a nice, sweet person who never argues with anyone or loses her temper. But she made me SO mad :evil: Lynne [/QUOTE]
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