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Half year review on the way - any advice

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Hi, I've got a half year review coming up. Usually I just sit there not paying much attention, nod politely and walk out none the wiser. I was diagnosed T2 about 5 years ago but have only really taken this challenge on in the past two months. In my new found eagerness to control this I have lost about 1.5 stone and completely revamped my diet. I'm really pleased with the results. I've stopped taking my metformin and also stopped my blood pressure tablets. My BG readings average 4.9 for the past month and a bit and blood pressure is averaging at 124/77. Both averages are the result of daily testing (about 40 odd tests). I really wish I'd had this attitude earlier.

Anyway, to the point. Does anyone have any advice as to what I should ask about? Any probing questions. Would I be in a position to ask for advice or referral to a nutritionist for example. When I was last there the GP remarked that my cholesterol was high and without further ado upped my atorvastatin to 80mg from 40mg. No mention of lifestyle changes etc. I don't want that to happen again.

I just want to feel that I'm in control of the direction of this without compromising the GP/Patient relationship and coming across as a smart ar*e.

Thanks

John
 
JohnFT said:
Would I be in a position to ask for advice or referral to a nutritionist for example. When I was last there the GP remarked that my cholesterol was high and without further ado upped my atorvastatin to 80mg from 40mg. No mention of lifestyle changes etc. I don't want that to happen again.
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I had to ask for a referral to a dietician, I wasn't offered one to start with, but the dr was quite happy to refer me, so it might be worth a try. I don't think they would mind you asking.
 
I would think they would be glad that you have changed and able to keep your blood sugar down via diet. Will save on their medication bills. However it was very dangerous of you to stop taking your blood pressure tablets as this could have led to a stroke or heart attack. You were lucky.

Best of luck with the future and hope it all keeps going like you have and the doctors appreciate all the work you have put in to bring your life around.

Sue :D
 
Thanks Sue. On the blood pressure front I was just testing how it fluctuated without the pills. I kept a close eye on the readings and didn't have any highs so just went with it. I do take your point though and will discuss it with my GP.

HLW - I think I will ask for a referral. As cost is so high on the agenda the savings to be made from controlling my T2 through diet rather than pills has to make sense.

Thanks
 
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