Does your diabetes nurse weigh you regularly?

Kentoldlady1 said:

Hello, and thanks for the concern!. I am on metformin. My last hbalc was 36. I was dx because of carpel tunnel syndrome led to as blood test. The gp phoned me to say I was also hypothyroid, there was a prescription waiting for me at reception and by the way, see the practice nurse. So a month later I saw the practice nurse who told me I was t2d and gave me metformin. She did a foot check, but forgot to order the retinopathy check. If it had not been for this forum I would never have known about it.
My cholesterol was done last year with the original test.
I asked to go on a course and have just started xpert.
Kidneys test done at same time, all ok.
No idea about liver.
Have never seen a gp about any of it.
Its impossible to get an appointment.
This forum has quite literally been a life saver.

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Bluetit1802 said:

As you are on Metformin, you should have been seen at least after 6 months for a review and medication check. It is normal for this first review to be after 3 months, but it can be 6 months. When blood tests arrive back from the lab they are normally sent to the person that ordered them, which was probably your doctor. I am guessing, but would like to bet he looked at the results, saw all was normal (especially the HbA1c) and put "no further action" on the report without even noticing your medication or that you are diabetic. That is what the receptionist will have seen and wouldn't be expected to know any better. It happens. It shouldn't happen. It appears your surgery is one of those that requires you to do the chasing, but it isn't acceptable in my opinion.

Did you get print outs of all the tests or ask if they are on-line (as they should be)? Your liver functions will be on the print outs and on-line if you can register for this. If you haven't got these, I really advise you to get them. You are entitled to these print outs. (Apologies if you already have them)

I've never seen a GP in relation to diabetes, just the nurse. I saw her every 3 months initially, then every 6 months, and now every year although I have blood tests every 6 months without needing to see her providing all is well. I get letters inviting me for the blood tests and then book the nurse myself whilst I am at the blood clinic.

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Bluetit1802 said:

As you are on Metformin, you should have been seen at least after 6 months for a review and medication check. It is normal for this first review to be after 3 months, but it can be 6 months. When blood tests arrive back from the lab they are normally sent to the person that ordered them, which was probably your doctor. I am guessing, but would like to bet he looked at the results, saw all was normal (especially the HbA1c) and put "no further action" on the report without even noticing your medication or that you are diabetic. That is what the receptionist will have seen and wouldn't be expected to know any better. It happens. It shouldn't happen. It appears your surgery is one of those that requires you to do the chasing, but it isn't acceptable in my opinion.

Did you get print outs of all the tests or ask if they are on-line (as they should be)? Your liver functions will be on the print outs and on-line if you can register for this. If you haven't got these, I really advise you to get them. You are entitled to these print outs. (Apologies if you already have them)

I've never seen a GP in relation to diabetes, just the nurse. I saw her every 3 months initially, then every 6 months, and now every year although I have blood tests every 6 months without needing to see her providing all is well. I get letters inviting me for the blood tests and then book the nurse myself whilst I am at the blood clinic.

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Tannith said:

Does your diabetes nurse weigh your regularly and if so, how often?

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