That is sensational. CongratulationsLate posting , had appt with Nurse
5.1 at 07.15
HbA1c down to 34 so just been taken off diabetic list
Looks like I've been thrown out of the "club"
Regards to ALL
M
Well done Kiddo. keep wellLate posting , had appt with Nurse
5.1 at 07.15
HbA1c down to 34 so just been taken off diabetic list
Looks like I've been thrown out of the "club"
Regards to ALL
M
The guidance from the National Screening Committee is :- Once there is or has been a definite diagnosis of diabetes, excluding gestational diabetes, the patient should be screened for diabetic retinopathy annually for life. (For those patients who had steroid induced diabetes whose diabetes is now 'resolved' the decision about screening should be made on a case by case basis. If there is any doubt, the patient should continue to be offered screening.)
Removing a patient from the diabetic register usually removes them from the national diabetic eye screening programme so if you were definitely diabetic and weren't on steroids, it is worth checking that you will still be offered eye screening.
Interesting. It's great you're still getting your checks but there is a danger that other GPs might not have taken the NSC guidance on board so it's still good to make everyone aware of what should happen.Since being removed from the Diabetic Register, I have had two invitations, and attended for retinal screening. I also have been offered and willingly agreed to annual HbA1c testing; acknowledging my increased risk, versus the population.
To be honest, I think it's sometimes made up as the GP goes along.