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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Insulin
- Dislikes
- Pasta, sorry to me it's vile, yeuch lol (and full of nasty carbs)
Hi. I live in the Greater Glasgow and Clyde area. I was diagnosed in 2010 and was taking oral meds till Dec 2013 and was referred to my local hospital, placed under a Consultant and started on insulin and titrated up.
I can't fault the DSN team if I want new equipment or prescriptions for insulin and strips but I have only been seen by my Consultant once a year since referral.
When I was under the care of my GP practice nurse for my diabetes I got more frequent check ups and blood/urine tests. Now I only get an annual Diabetic Review with my practice nurse.
I was under the impression I would be seen and assessed about every six months at least. Every time I get an appointment for a six month review from the hospital I am bumped down the list another six months and this results in a yearly appointment in effect.
I don't feel I am getting the appropriate level of help and hospital services are declining in this area and that I am not the only person in this position here.
I can't fault the DSN team if I want new equipment or prescriptions for insulin and strips but I have only been seen by my Consultant once a year since referral.
When I was under the care of my GP practice nurse for my diabetes I got more frequent check ups and blood/urine tests. Now I only get an annual Diabetic Review with my practice nurse.
I was under the impression I would be seen and assessed about every six months at least. Every time I get an appointment for a six month review from the hospital I am bumped down the list another six months and this results in a yearly appointment in effect.
I don't feel I am getting the appropriate level of help and hospital services are declining in this area and that I am not the only person in this position here.