My annual review was booked for a 10 min phone call. Didn't see the point so I cancelled it, i can see what my day to day sugar levels are, what's the doc gonna say that I don't already know.
Annual Check-up
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jim1951
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I had my annual review during the current lockdown. Went in for bloods and a week later had my 10 min "telephone" review, the DN wanted me to go back in so she could tickle my feet but I declined.
I havent even been invited for bloods, just a phone call and to ensure i have at least 2 weeks of readings on my meter.
LittleGreyCat
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Diet drinks - the artificial sweeteners taste vile.
Having to forswear foods I have loved all my life.
Trying to find low carb meals when eating out.
I had my review cancelled because of the reagent shortage.
I think that I will be at the back of the queue until the backlog clears because I am considered "well controlled" by the surgery.
I imagine that they will prioritise newly diagnosed and those with poor control or other issues for the moment.
On the subject of finger pricks, I don't like needles and was far worse but these days the Lancet devices are almost painless. At least the Abbott one that I use is.
It is the thought not the actual pain.
Worth trying because if you face your fear it sometimes just fades away.
A long time since I played cricket but I seem to recall that mishaps were vastly more painfull than a tiny finger prick.
I think that I will be at the back of the queue until the backlog clears because I am considered "well controlled" by the surgery.
I imagine that they will prioritise newly diagnosed and those with poor control or other issues for the moment.
On the subject of finger pricks, I don't like needles and was far worse but these days the Lancet devices are almost painless. At least the Abbott one that I use is.
It is the thought not the actual pain.
Worth trying because if you face your fear it sometimes just fades away.
A long time since I played cricket but I seem to recall that mishaps were vastly more painfull than a tiny finger prick.
Thanks LittleGreyCat
You're right about cricket. Tho' injuries prevented me from playing this year I still had lots of batting practice & got hit on the foot & little finger - thought I may have fractured each (fortunately hadn't)
Actually, I have no fear of needles. I will try & work-out how to 'private message' you to explain why I don't, currently, measure my 'glucose levels' regularly.
Dr Snoddy
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My London surgery contacted me for my annual review in early September, 2 months before it was due. Nurse did a thorough job and ordered the usual range of tests. I also asked for and got Vit D and Covid antibody tests. Actually getting the tests done was another story!
Hello,
I have been able to have two blood tests this since corona and have also been offered a third one.
Feel free to say 'no' but what is the story? Wild guess: the nurse's name was Kali & in return for the tests you had to sell your soul to her. Thinks - I really must cut back on the vino
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Nothing so mystical I'm afraid. Local NHS trust had decided to have a telephone booking system for the various blood clinics. This replaced walk-in. Only they didn't tell anyone! So none of the numbers on the forms worked and it took a fortnight to get the correct number. Then there was the ' you are now 154th in the queue and your call will be answered shortly', literally. The local forums were awash with angry people.
It was only after I did have a test that I realised that the nurse had ordered every test except the HbA1c! So had to start the whole process again!
It was only after I did have a test that I realised that the nurse had ordered every test except the HbA1c! So had to start the whole process again!
That does ring true. I've long-subscribed to the ****-up theory of history (Hanlon's Razor, perhaps, if you enjoy philosophy. Time to uncork the vino, methinks
