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<blockquote data-quote="DiabeticGeek" data-source="post: 26976" data-attributes="member: 7961"><p>This is true. All that many GPs know about diabetes is what is in standard medical textbooks - and that is generally both minimal and out of date, even in some modern books. This is understandable, but still very bad. A good doctor will know his limitations and not be afraid to admit ignorance. He probably is at a loss as to what to do, but rather than palming you of with (potentially dangerous) vague advice, he should have referred you to a specialist. You really need to either get another GP or else DEMAND (as a matter of urgency) to see a specialist. It is vital that you find out what sort of diabetes you have (and there are more than just the common two types - it is quite a complex group of conditions). This is important because although there are some similarities, the progression and treatment is completely different in the different types.</p><p></p><p>As others have said, the immediate danger is that if you have T1 you could get DKA. The onset of this can be extremely rapid and life-threatening, so make sure that you know the symptoms (typically abdominal pain, vomiting, dry mouth and skin, extreme thirst, an increased heart rate and shortness of breath). If you have even the slightest suspicion that you are coming down with this then don't mess about waiting to see your GP. Go straight to the nearest hospital. Call an ambulance if necessary. </p><p></p><p>Assuming that you don't suddenly deteriorate, then you should start making changes to your diet and exercise more - whether you turn out to be T1, T2 or something more unusual this will help you. Have a look around the past threads on this forum for more detailed advice - you might like to start by reading the <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3527&p=18539#p18539" target="_blank">Newly diagnosed and so confused</a> thread. Then, give your doctor grief until you get to see a specialist - or at least another GP who knows what he or she is talking about.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DiabeticGeek, post: 26976, member: 7961"] This is true. All that many GPs know about diabetes is what is in standard medical textbooks - and that is generally both minimal and out of date, even in some modern books. This is understandable, but still very bad. A good doctor will know his limitations and not be afraid to admit ignorance. He probably is at a loss as to what to do, but rather than palming you of with (potentially dangerous) vague advice, he should have referred you to a specialist. You really need to either get another GP or else DEMAND (as a matter of urgency) to see a specialist. It is vital that you find out what sort of diabetes you have (and there are more than just the common two types - it is quite a complex group of conditions). This is important because although there are some similarities, the progression and treatment is completely different in the different types. As others have said, the immediate danger is that if you have T1 you could get DKA. The onset of this can be extremely rapid and life-threatening, so make sure that you know the symptoms (typically abdominal pain, vomiting, dry mouth and skin, extreme thirst, an increased heart rate and shortness of breath). If you have even the slightest suspicion that you are coming down with this then don't mess about waiting to see your GP. Go straight to the nearest hospital. Call an ambulance if necessary. Assuming that you don't suddenly deteriorate, then you should start making changes to your diet and exercise more - whether you turn out to be T1, T2 or something more unusual this will help you. Have a look around the past threads on this forum for more detailed advice - you might like to start by reading the [url=http://www.diabetes.co.uk/diabetes-forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3527&p=18539#p18539]Newly diagnosed and so confused[/url] thread. Then, give your doctor grief until you get to see a specialist - or at least another GP who knows what he or she is talking about. [/QUOTE]
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