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JAY1JAY1

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I'm going to the diabetes clinic tonight held at the GPs by the practise nurse this could be interesting as I was told 3 months ago I have type 2 and this is the first time I have seen anyone about it luckily I have all of you to put me right I've had no health team no eye test no help at all from the NHS , just wonderd what I should ask apart from what's taken you so bl...dy long ?
 
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The best thing to do would be to see a nurse and arrange a blood test. That should get the wheels rolling.
 
Sorry this is a bit long but it's what we should all be getting (well, almost, bearing in mind I'm not likely to be pregnant or a teenager any time soon)

  • THE CARE YOU SHOULD RECEIVE

    There is a minimum level of healthcare that every person with diabetes deserves and should expect. Here are the 15 essential checks and services you should receive. If you aren’t getting all the care you need, take this checklist to your diabetes healthcare team and discuss it with them.

    1 Get your blood glucose levels measured at least once a year. An HbA1c blood test will measure your overall blood glucose control and help you and your diabetes healthcare team set your own target.

    2 Have your blood pressure measured and recorded at least once a year, and set a personal target that is right for you.

    3 Have your blood fats (such as cholesterol) measured every year. Like blood glucose levels and blood pressure, you should have your own target that is realistic and achievable.

    4 Have your eyes screened for signs of retinopathy every year. A special digital camerais used to take a photograph of your retina (at the back of your eye) and a specialist will look for any changes. This free test is part of the annual diabetic screening service and is different to the checks carried out by an optician. If you notice any changes between appointments it is important to contact your optometrist or

































  • GP.

    5 Have your feet checked. The skin, circulation and nerve supply of your feet should be examined annually. You should be told if you have any risk of foot problems, how serious they are and if you will be referred to a specialist podiatrist or specialist foot clinic.

    6 Have your kidney function monitored annually. You should have two tests for your kidneys: urine test for protein (a sign of possible kidney problems) and a blood test to measure kidney function.

    7 Have your weight checked and your waist measured to see if you need to lose weight.

    8 Get support if you are a smoker including advice and support on how to quit. Having diabetes already puts people at increased risk of heart disease and stroke, and smoking further increases this risk.

    9 Receive care planning to meet your individual needs. You live with diabetes every day so you should have a say in every aspect of your care. Your yearly care plan should be agreed as a result of a discussion between you and your diabetes healthcare team, where you talk about your individual needs and set targets.

    10 Attend an education course to help you understand and manage your diabetes. You should be offered and have the opportunity to attend courses in your local area.

    11 Receive care from a specialist paediatric team if you are a child or young person.

    12 Receive high quality care if admitted to hospital. If you have to stay in hospital, you should still continue to receive high-quality diabetes care from specialist diabetes healthcare professionals, regardless of whether you have been admitted due to your diabetes or not.

    13 Get information and specialist care if you are planning to have a baby as your diabetes control has to be a lot tighter and monitored very closely. You should expect care and support from specialist healthcare professionals at every stage from preconception to post-natal care.

    14 See specialist diabetes healthcare professionals to help you manage your diabetes. Diabetes affects different parts of the body and you should have the opportunity to see specialist professionals such as an ophthalmologist, podiatrist or dietitian.

    15 Get emotional and psychological support. Being diagnosed with diabetes and living with a long term condition can be difficult. You should be able to talk about your issues and concerns with specialist healthcare professionals.
https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-t...sletter&utm_campaign=15+healthcare+essentials
 
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Thanks for your help.
Just got back, blood pressure checked , feet checked ,urine sample taken , nice nexus monitor .
Doubled my statins to 40Mg , doubled my Metformin to 4 tabs a day,doubled my Ramipril tabs ( blood pressure )to 5mg a day
So at least things are starting to happen
 
Ticking the boxes then. Hope all those pills do some good
Nice nexus monitor -- er, what's that for?
 
DeejayR said:
Ticking the boxes then. Hope all those pills do some good
Nice nexus monitor -- er, what's that for?
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Blood sugars , I already have one but she insisted I have it , the same as I all ready have but at least I get 50 test strips
 
BTW I hear the midwifery team at your GP have a 10 month waiting list!
 
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