I am aware that as a result of this they've run out in Surrey certainly!Hi apparently if you are on the clinically vulnerable list and have had a letter saying so you can apply for free vit D supplements via this link
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coron...Xi8rXP0iD9RZLoxemsErxdJHheQeJqOUvEFUFqHpD92v8
Well type ones in general shouldn’t be getting prescriptions for vitamin D either in general. Unless you are extremely critically vulnerable which, in general, diabetics are not then you don’t get it in prescription which tied in with what the doctor said. I didn’t know doctors could overrule a hospital script thoughI've just had an argument with the receptionist at the local GPs. Putting in two new prescriptions from the hospitals endocrinologist, ezetimbe and Vit D. Looking at the Vit D she says, you won't get that, and puts it to one side. Hello? As requested by consultant here. I pointed out that the doctors opinion should probably outweigh hers. Yes well, that surgery isn't prescribing Vit D for people who are only type two diabetic, and not really at risk.
To cut a long story short I end up sitting down with an actual doctor, who easily accepts that the prescription is because my PTH is through the roof, nothing to do with being clinically vulnerable. She apologised, but said it was now the surgery's policy to ONLY prescribe Vit D if the patient is on the clinically vulnerable list, as supplies are low.
I got mad all over again after leaving the surgery as I realised I let the 'only type two' diabetic comment slide. Where does the 'type two' being less than 'type one' attitude come from? And surely the GPs surgery is the last place I should be receiving this attitude.
I've just had an argument with the receptionist at the local GPs. Putting in two new prescriptions from the hospitals endocrinologist, ezetimbe and Vit D. Looking at the Vit D she says, you won't get that, and puts it to one side. Hello? As requested by consultant here. I pointed out that the doctors opinion should probably outweigh hers. Yes well, that surgery isn't prescribing Vit D for people who are only type two diabetic, and not really at risk.
To cut a long story short I end up sitting down with an actual doctor, who easily accepts that the prescription is because my PTH is through the roof, nothing to do with being clinically vulnerable. She apologised, but said it was now the surgery's policy to ONLY prescribe Vit D if the patient is on the clinically vulnerable list, as supplies are low.
I got mad all over again after leaving the surgery as I realised I let the 'only type two' diabetic comment slide. Where does the 'type two' being less than 'type one' attitude come from? And surely the GPs surgery is the last place I should be receiving this attitude.
The request was for colecalciferol, so yes, D3.That really is appalling.
If your PTH is high (and assuming your calcium is elevated too) are you being prescribed Vit D3, as opposed to just "Vit D? If the latter might be worth looking at the potential for positive impacts of adding K2 to the mix.
It wouldn't do anything for your parathyroid, but it is believed to help your body with bone mineral density.
I had a very "interesting" discussion with e rheumatologist recently about Vit D levels.
Doesn't it make it worse that she knows I'm diabetic, sees I'm fat and assumes type two?@Seacrow Obviously your doctors surgery at least the receptionist any way does not seem aware that LADA is T1 not T2 so even her rather offensive remark is redundant in your case.
You are correct @Andydragon its for those who have been advised by letter that they are in the extreme clinically vulnerable category, I only posted for info as I know there is a small amount of us who did get letters (not me) thought it would be helpful[/QUOTE][QUOTE="Andydragon, post: 2339387, member: 521079"
Interestingly that info in the original posting makes it look like it’s not a prescription service either though
The request was for colecalciferol, so yes, D3.
The reason I'm seeing a consultant is because it comes with normal Ca, K levels and normal bone density. The GP was nice and honest with me, and said that according to her knowledge and textbooks that shouldn't happen. Immediate referral to consultant, who is also 'interested' in how this works.
But since when does a receptionist think she can override a consultant's prescription? I thought I'd calm down eventually, but I think I feel a bout of letter writing coming on.
Well type ones in general shouldn’t be getting prescriptions for vitamin D either in general. Unless you are extremely critically vulnerable /QUOTE]
I get Vitamin D ad cal tablets on prescription and not because I'm clinically vulnerable.
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