Eye and feet checks

[Debbie1]

Hi ,I'm a bit confused,when I was diagnosed with type 2 my doctor said I would have to have eye and foot checks, but when I went to the nurse to have my second blood test and asked why I hadn't got an appointment for my feet she said they didn't always do them it would depend on what this blood result came back at , so does this mean if my blood test is ok I don't have diabetes and don't need any checks or should I insist on them

 

[Karen.G.]

Your DSN should check your feet when you have your checkup. Even if it's just to check the pulse points to check circulation and you definitely should have a yearly eye exam at the hospital. What was your hba1c?


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[jack412]

I'd get a new nurse, you will never get decent care from her.
everyone here sees a podiatrist as needed or at least every year, as Karen said, you need your pulse/s and nerves checked
eye test is with the drops and bright light stuff
also it's a good idea to get a meter to check your levels with what you eat

 

[Debbie1]

Thanks I can't seem to get my readings below 7.9 but am still trying to see which foods affect me more .i think our doctor just uses the practise nurse I haven't seen a diabetic nurse

I'd get a new nurse, you will never get decent care from her.
everyone here sees a podiatrist as needed or at least every year, as Karen said, you need your pulse/s and nerves checked
eye test is with the drops and bright light stuff
also it's a good idea to get a meter to check your levels with what you eat

 

[Debbie1]

Thanks can't seem to get readings under 7.9 but still trying different foods bought meter myself doctor said you don't need to test yourself , but I do find it useful for information