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Evening everyone: had a chat with a new temporary diabetes nurse today at the practice as she wanted to book me in for a May once-over - and here's the upshot:
1. Last time I was there, my BP was all over the place and sat at 179/120. It's now settled and regularly returning 120/80 via the machine I bought. However, she wants to put me on Ramipril 2.5mg "as it won't do any harm".
2. Told me as an aside they never prescribe glyclazide now - not that I need it, but an interesting comment. And why she brought it up, who knows.
3. By ditching most carbs, I've lost over 20 kilos in weight taking me to normal BMI for my height (6 feet 0)...but she still was concerned about me ditching "too many carbs". Insists I see a dietician so I can be more fully informed. I won't repeat her views on this forum. Let's just say, best forgotten.
4. HbA1c came back at 47 rather than the 70+ from when this all started. She tells me, "Much more work to do as getting lazy will hurt you". Nicely put.
5. Also insists I go an a group zoom call for diabetes education. Anyone else had this?
So, a mixed bag really. The other DSN covering my super hero regular nurse, is more low-carb friendly, helpful and doesn't wince when you mention erectile dysfunction...
It just goes to show and prove it's all down to individual HCPs and their willingness not just to be box tickers. Hurry back my usual DSN! Puhlease
1. Last time I was there, my BP was all over the place and sat at 179/120. It's now settled and regularly returning 120/80 via the machine I bought. However, she wants to put me on Ramipril 2.5mg "as it won't do any harm".
2. Told me as an aside they never prescribe glyclazide now - not that I need it, but an interesting comment. And why she brought it up, who knows.
3. By ditching most carbs, I've lost over 20 kilos in weight taking me to normal BMI for my height (6 feet 0)...but she still was concerned about me ditching "too many carbs". Insists I see a dietician so I can be more fully informed. I won't repeat her views on this forum. Let's just say, best forgotten.
4. HbA1c came back at 47 rather than the 70+ from when this all started. She tells me, "Much more work to do as getting lazy will hurt you". Nicely put.
5. Also insists I go an a group zoom call for diabetes education. Anyone else had this?
So, a mixed bag really. The other DSN covering my super hero regular nurse, is more low-carb friendly, helpful and doesn't wince when you mention erectile dysfunction...
It just goes to show and prove it's all down to individual HCPs and their willingness not just to be box tickers. Hurry back my usual DSN! Puhlease