bruciebonus
Well-Known Member
- Messages
- 74
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
I told my doc I had it, then I had 2 lots of tests to confirm, then I had to go back to docs 2 days later so I could discuss with her how I felt about it.
To be fair I was only right borderline any way and I have told them it's ok to text results in the past for various things. Been with my gp for like ever and she knows I'm ok with straight out simple truth so I didint take it offensively at all. I made follow up appt later to discuss in person and really was ok with the whole situation. Gave me time to think about before asked questions for me personally was better than been put in the spot with it but can see how some wouldint appreciate any news been delivered that way
Ah. I see. So, at least you were forewarned.To be fair I was only right borderline any way and I have told them it's ok to text results in the past for various things. Been with my gp for like ever and she knows I'm ok with straight out simple truth so I didint take it offensively at all. I made follow up appt later to discuss in person and really was ok with the whole situation. Gave me time to think about before asked questions for me personally was better than been put in the spot with it but can see how some wouldint appreciate any news been delivered that way
Yea for me it was a good way- I mean we are the client I think is important your clear on how you expect to receive information and any thing else you expect prior - at minimum at the point of dissatisfaction. Guess every one is different in how they like to be delivered things /take things and end of the day no one can front runner your own health like you can--I would never feel rude or cheaky in asking questions or wanting follow ups/support till I'm satisfied. I'm a pretty easy customer but I defantly don't rely on my gp to know all the questions I havint asked.Ah. I see. So, at least you were forewarned.
They would save nothing because they would continue to give advice that worsens the condition and would carry on prescribing drugs that are for many unnecessary anyway.. I wonder how much money the NHS would save on future medication, treatment etc, just taking into account early diabetes diagnoses, if these MoTs were in place. She said "this country does not do well with promoting preventative measures". Too right.
the podiatrist I saw, who was great, thought that everyone at age 50 should have a complete (and mandatory - not sure how that would work!) MoT, including an MRI scan and especially bloods for everything. There are, or were, well man/woman checks but I think they were very hit-and-miss
Actually, she was very thorough and very pleasant. I think her thoughts on mandatory testing were in response to a complete lack of care for those with diabetes from some GPs and surgeries - she was rather angry about it all! Have to say I was surprised by her view Of course we live in a democracy and you can't make people have tests, and mandatory testing will never happen which is a good thing (it has sinister/negative connotations for a start). In regard to the 'worried well', I wouldn't put those who take up bowel and breast cancer screening appointments as that - I certainly don't count myself as a 'worried well' - but it seems a shame that people don't take advantage of these tests if they are on offer. On the other hand, there are many valid reasons as to why people don't.These were tried for a while in most NHS clinics but were found to be a waste of time. Those who took up the appointments were the 'worried well', not the target audience at all. As for mandatory, the last time i looked we lived in a democracy and were able to exercise our own free will.........I'd hate to be one of her patients.......
I wouldn't put those who take up bowel and breast cancer screening appointments as that -
It may sound like an unimportant question but I am curious how the doctor broke the news to you that you have diabetes. I wonder if my experience is exceptional or normal..
I am still feeling a bit upset because she was extremely careless and unempathetic. I came there to discuss my blood results because of my hair loss. And she didn't even discuss that or knew that could be a symptom of diabetes (i asked and she said she didnt know, another doctor ordered tests for several things to see what could cause my hair loss, appearantly that doctor did think about diabetes?) Anyway i sat down and she just said "you have Sugar disease". Now i am also annoyed at that term, like isn't she a doctor? Call it diabetes please. Then she said normally they would do 2 test but with such a numbers it has to be diabetes. Even the way she spoke , very cheerful, made me think that after the "normally we do 2 tests but with such a numbers....." she would say: it's probably not diabetes. (eventhough she already said it but i guess my mind wasnt progressing that) . Her message, and her tone didn't match at all. She also didn't mention the type, just told me to make appointment at diabetic nurse.. that's it. Then i came home, googled, and i felt the world fell apart... why are they saying it like it is nothing? It's a chronic disease, im 31 years old and have to deal with this for the rest of my life. Why not say "excuse me to tell you this and it can be a shock but you have diabetes type 2, with good diet and lifestyle you can get it under control, it is serious but it doesn't have to lead to complications'.
I don t know why it bugs me so much.. does anyone relate or understands?