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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dennis" data-source="post: 2020" data-attributes="member: 1338">Couldn't agree more with what Sue said. Furthermore an HBA1C is taken only once every 3 months because it measures blood sugar peaks and troughs over a 90 day period. What your doctor is saying is that, if you have any problems, they wont know about it they next test you in 3 months time, by which time even a small problem will have become critical.I'm sorry but your GP is in breach not just of government and NICE guidelines over patient self-testing, but all common sense. I suggest that next time you see him you ask to be referred to a diabetes consultant. Your GP CANNOT refuse this - he would be guilty of medical malpractice if he did. Many GPs have surprisingly little knowledge of diabetes, despite it being one of the most common complaints in the western world. From what you have told us about your GP's attitude and what he has prescribed for your diabetes, he seems to know a great deal less than most!!</blockquote>

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