Hi @Diatribe-T1 You should never feel guilty about less than perfect control. As diabetics we have a unique ability to see how food, exercise, anxiety, and illness directly affect our blood glucose. A non diabetic is completely unaware of all the minute or great adjustments the human body carries out throughout our life. It's hardly surprising, even with the latest technology, that control occasionally goes adrift. It is important that a healthcare professional is able to spot patterns or peaks and troughs in order to work out the best possible treatment for you. I would hope that their professionalism is enough to consider how you are treated and addressed at clinical visits. I wish you luck and good health.
You’re quite right. It’s definitely better to go and face it all rather than avoiding the appt. Quite lucky to have their advice because by the looks of things they will be even busier in the future. Thanks for your reply. I will go forth and face the endos.
I wholeheartedly agree with what you say about all the adjustments the human body carries out throughout our lives. It’s truly fascinating. Good too of course to have the endos see pattern and understand things I don’t. They are usually very nice. I think my fear comes from having been given out to as a child when I was newly diagnosed. Things were different in the 80’s. I think society as a whole is more understanding as to how fragile we humans are at times.
Generally I had excellent experiences at appointments. But on rare occasions I might meet an over zealous houseman or specialist nurse, but they are equally subjected to serious stress and a sharp learning curve. I agree that people, whether public or medical, do have a better understanding of possible emotional changes caused by daily management.
Thank you Ellie.
