Type 2 Diabetes/ Endo Consultant

Do you mean a private one? In nearly 10 years since diagnosis I have never seen one, I didnt think type 2's got to see them.

After telephone consultation I have an appointment with one in September so it’s possible on nhs, I never requested it, no idea of name or if any good though sorry.

Fenn said:

After telephone consultation I have an appointment with one in September so it’s possible on nhs, I never requested it, no idea of name or if any good though sorry.

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That may be because you're on insulin

This is what my local county health centre says about Endo's:
"The endocrinology team offer a comprehensive service to people with all types of endocrine conditions. We care for patients with pituitary, thyroid, parathyroid, adrenal and other less common conditions leading to hormonal imbalance. In addition, we have specialised clinics for people with inborn errors of metabolism, familial phaeochromocytoma and endocrine hypertension. We provide a service for people with endocrine problems picked up in childhood transferring to the adult clinic and for those with endocrine conditions requiring additional care through pregnancy"

Notice there is no mention of diabetes or metabolic disorder. I think the UK sees this speciality in a different light to our American or Australian cousins.

When I requested assistance for my T2D while in hospital, I managed to get a DSN but the Diabetic Consultant only dealt with insulin users. The DSN was not particularly well educated in the T2D condition either and did not want to engage in discussions on Eatwell vs LC diets. We also had disagreements on medications, and I managed to get a doctor onboard to reinstate my previous oral medication which had been withdrawn while I was on the ward.

I did get insight into why the nurses monitoring me and my sugar levels were happy with a reading of 12 as being 'in control' but a level of 15 or above becoming a life-threatening hypo that should be dealt with by insulin, They only understand insulin therapy, and do not understand oral or lifestyle medications/meditations. It's all progressive, you understand? NO, it's not Oh yes it is! Oh no it ain't! I won!

Speedbird said:

It would be privately. There are quite a few that come up when I’ve searched on line and the one I have my eye on is a diabetic consultant and endo. Seems to fit the bill but I was just wondering if anyone had any experience with a consultant in the UK.

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I chose to see one privately when I was first diagnosed to see if I could possibly not be type 1 - a specialist who worked on my local hospital's specialist diabetes team and consulted after hours at the local private hospital. He was excellent. Unfortunately for me, he confirmed I was type 1 but it was good to have someone to argue the science with and perform other tests and monitor my c-peptide until I deteriorated onto insulin.

Speedbird said:

Hi Ert,
Would you be able to give me any details on the consultant?

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I recommend you look up your diabetes specialist team in your local hospital. Your GP can help you with the names. Then check who sees private patients. It's against forum rules to list specialists/GP contact details and names.
From your posts, your BMI is below 25 which would qualify you for a referral to a specialist on the NHS (if you have had diabetes for less than 6 years.)
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