Doctors..if I swear..will I be banned from this forum..

Use that anger and frustration at not being listened to or being treated like a child to keep going on days when it is tough. Whenever I pass my GP surgery on a walk I mentally give a victory sign because I know I have proved both the doctor I last saw and the DN wrong.

stuart178 said:

Here's a little tip I use when I see my doctor or nurse and all of a sudden they listen and don't give you any bs.put your phone on record put it on the desk so they can see it and tell them it's recording what's being explained to you as you can't remember everything and you don't want to forget anything.also in future appointments they can't say I never said that because you can play it back and say yes you did works a treat.

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Interesting idea if a bit confrontational. Maybe just ask if you could record the conversation. The way my memory works I'd probably leave my phone in the car or worse still forget how to make it record. LOL

Finsky said:

I've been to see 'dear' doctor today in hospital..diabetic review...'banging my head on wall'...
I really don't know if I should laugh, cry or scream with frustration. Did go through all the usual 'blah blah'...then to discussed the blood test results...'blah blah'. And when I mentioned that only way to keep my blood sugar levels in check (as my medication on its own is not up to it) I have started to do fasting..14:10 seem to agree with me and also lowering my carb intake.
WELL...he wasn't impressed..."WHY DO YOU DO THAT!" His eyes glazed over when I tried to explain.. obviously it wasn't interesting enough. And his response was "I do not blame you for your high reading, but we as medical profession are to blame for not giving you right medication". He didn't get it that the whole point is taking LESS medication...'banging my head on the wall again'....he did managed to mention that he is not in business making profit by prescribing medicines, that NHS cannot afford it..(hmm...)
Anyhow...in the end I did agree to change to some new medication...didn't agree to statins, AGAIN...didn't agree stopping my eating regime which has improved things a lot.
In positive note, he was a doctor who wasn't shy saying things bluntly..so I could answer back to him with same manner and neither of us did take offence of each other..and he didn't seem to be in hurry neither!! But other than that I feel like I did waste nice sunny day..
Time will tell what effect these new to me medicines have.
BTW...sorry about ranting....I just had to get this off from my chest and already feel better about it...shame that so often I have to talk about doctors in such a negative manner...there must be some good ones out there...somewhere...

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Yes lets hope there are !!

I was diagnosed over 13 years ago and have never seen a specialist at all. My practice deal with me in house, So be glad you get to see a specialist! The diabetic nurse is very good at comments about dieting which make you wonder why you bothered. I've been criticised for losing weight too fast and for losing weight too slowly. Never a good, keep it up!

nosher8355 said:

Every appointment at my endo I get my height measured, I've been five seven forever!

My dsn, has to give me my diabetic review, and I do sit there trying not to laugh, as she goes through the motions. You can sometimes even think that she gets what I am about and tries to understand my condition, she shakes her head and I smile!

And, yes, I have gone through this a few times now! Do I think she really understands not eating so called healthy food and being really healthy without them?
No, not really!

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(High carbs certainly affect me badly...no-one told me to avoid at the GPs...now I am! In fact Nurse told me to eat them...now I am on no more than wholemeal pasta or sweet potatoes only 1/2 a cup at any meal, USA sized cup -so it's a small amount. The Diet sheet they hand out would make every Diabetic blood test results much worse!!!

Dear All
I'm sorry that the majority here seem to have problems with the medications.. I am T2 25 yrs and now on insulin for 8yrs. I also take metformin and lingagliptin for control (also had gliclazide in the past) along with bezafibrate for cholesterol and ramipril 1.25 mg for blood pressure. Have used metformin from the start apart the first couple of weeks have no symptoms as being described here. I've just been for my annual check with DSN at doctors, things are going well now had used a low carb high protein diet to lose weight, (protein shakes substitutes), please be aware that high protein can cause issues with kidney function, I had a huge drop last year and for the last six months have not used, diet became a little lax so have gained some weight with the increase in blood sugars. She recommended using the Michael Mosely 8 week diet but also said that she didn't mind what diet I used (but not too high in protein) provided I lose the weight and sugars come down and stay down. The less insulin you need to use the better, it is insulin that causes weight gain and this in turn drives the higher sugar levels. Guess I'm trying to say the less medication you can use, the better you will be. I intend to go out of this world with the same amount of limbs etc that I came in with so it is now up to me, don't get too stressed with your doctors etc, not good for you!, find what works for you. If at the end of the day you come of meds and blood sugars are normal then that is good. Yes it will mean that you pay for prescriptions and any testing strips you need to keep an eye on, but if you put in the hard work (and no it isn't easy I agree), I have suffered a few diabetic burnouts and always had weight gains and higher levels when that happens. Do trial and error diets, monitor your bloods - a 3 month trial then go for a repeat blood test at your doctor, I think we all have to take on board that we know our own bodies better and as I have said to previous DSN (not this one she is brilliant) it is my illness and I have to live with it, so I tend to take charge find out as much as possible, use these forums and Good Luck!!

This is tragic - so much ill health is preventable by following a diet low in carbs! The science is clear now! Carbs make you sick to STOP eating them. please. I just joined an excellent free intro course on RealMealRevolution.com - loads of info and science, recipes, carb counters, support, etc.
Worth a look (BTW in South Africa they call low carb eating LCHF or 'Banting').
I'm currently learning all I can...

I don't go to my GP regarding my Type 1 - When i joined the surgery they refused to prescribe me a test cartridge for my accucheck machine, because they didn't know what it was and therefore I must not need it. I had to go into the surgery for a meeting with the "diabetes" nurse and show her what i needed and why. My consultant is very nice - I just had to change to a new one as the one i'd seen for the past 25 years has retired - but he seems very nice and listens and understands

This is my first post to forum and I wondered if anyone else has had a letter from the GP practice which was posted in Radstock when I live in Derbyshire about my annual diabetic review, This states that because I am managing my diabetes so well I will not be booked in to see a diabetic doctor as well as the practice nurse which as been the norm for a number of years What do the GPs do with their time and what sort of increase have the practice nurses received to take over the duties of the GP ie giving out prescriptions and managing my illness?

Lonnie said:

This is my first post to forum and I wondered if anyone else has had a letter from the GP practice which was posted in Radstock when I live in Derbyshire about my annual diabetic review, This states that because I am managing my diabetes so well I will not be booked in to see a diabetic doctor as well as the practice nurse which as been the norm for a number of years What do the GPs do with their time and what sort of increase have the practice nurses received to take over the duties of the GP ie giving out prescriptions and managing my illness?

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Hi Lonnie. My GP practice had a similar system in place, where the Practice nurse was trained as a Diabetes Certified Nurse (DCN) and was qualified to perform the usual basic tasks such take bloods, inspect feet , urine checks etc, She was not able to change or issue scrips, but could refer any mutual decision to the GP offline, and the GP would make the changes and send the scrip to the receptionist or pharmacy. This works for most day to day mangement issues such as diet etc, and I could always then book a follow up GP appointment if necessary. Now the DCN has left the practice, i get referred to the County specialist nurse who can issue scrips and update records etc, but I now see my GP for annual appraisal as well. This allows my GP to concentrate more on my other health issues.

i am happy with this arrangement.

I've never seen my GP for my diabetic checks - it's always been a 6 monthly visit to the diabetic nurse.