4.4 Hungry??? Good/ Bad doctor advice

[Lizzypier]

I'm a. Massive fan of the NHS as it has saved my life more than once, but today GPs are over burdened by paperwork and external reporting. I could do on, but it would be unhelpful. Just clarifying my stance.

I think it is too easy to diss the doctors. Mine had certainly read and understood them when i saw him in Jan. He was fully aware of the changes to my heart medicine. ~He also noted the new bgl target limits. He is also aware of certain research papers that I have been following wrt my diet, and although he is probably not able to quote chapter and verse, he ia at least aware of their existence. Like any insitution, the NHS has a mixture of skills and attitudes, and it seems to be the British Disease to tar them all with the same brush. i blame the media, since this bias is certainly present in their reporting.

I think the British Disease is perhaps to accept rather than question. Often in awe of professionals we forget that it is our right to ask 'why?' If we can remember to ask, and persist in communications, then maybe clear answers would be found.

 

[Jaylee]

Hi
Well not been on for a while. Good news is that I had HBA1C couple of weeks back, down to 35 with no meds. (from 67 in June last year) Went to see my doc for a general chat and catch up.
So I've lost weight (3 stone) and have anormal BMI at last. Happy all round, except for some saggy skin!
BUT doctor gave the advice I dreaded...
"Gold star! You are no longer diabetic!"
I asked if she would be around to pick me up when I rush off and ate a large slice of cake.
I also slipped in that test strips are pretty pricey - She was horrified - asked why on earth I used them? Explained that they are absolutely unnecessary..(They have been my saving grace)
Lastly I added that I am most comfortable between 4.8 and 5.6, and whether this was in her book acceptable. Well yes she replied.
4.4 would mean you are hungry.
Hope this makes some of you smile and feel not alone
Also that so far so good it is possible to get the numbers down.

Great stuff..! Ask yer doc if she could maintain a clean driving licence if her car speedo was disabled or removed...