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<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 1555505" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>I think you will find that the frequency you are called in depends on the previous HbA1c readings, and control over blood glucose.</p><p></p><p>For example, someone newly diagnosed with unstable blood glucose and medication that is being adjusted, would be called in much more frequently than someone who has shown steady levels and consistent medication needs for some time.</p><p></p><p>I would suggest that anyone with any concerns or concerning symptoms should arrange to see a doc or nurse immediately. Just because things have been under control for a while doesn't mean they can't go pearshaped, and if you are on an annual review frequency, then it could be a very long wait before the problem is identified, if we just sit back and wait to be called in.</p><p></p><p>Personally, I have little faith in the calling in system, having been 'forgotten' on several occasions for things like HbA1cs, smears and OGTTs. So I just set up diary reminders for myself nowadays, and ring up and query, if the gap has been too long. But I do appreciate that surgeries, technology and pressure for them to achieve recall/review targets mean that things are more reliable than they used to be.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 1555505, member: 41816"] I think you will find that the frequency you are called in depends on the previous HbA1c readings, and control over blood glucose. For example, someone newly diagnosed with unstable blood glucose and medication that is being adjusted, would be called in much more frequently than someone who has shown steady levels and consistent medication needs for some time. I would suggest that anyone with any concerns or concerning symptoms should arrange to see a doc or nurse immediately. Just because things have been under control for a while doesn't mean they can't go pearshaped, and if you are on an annual review frequency, then it could be a very long wait before the problem is identified, if we just sit back and wait to be called in. Personally, I have little faith in the calling in system, having been 'forgotten' on several occasions for things like HbA1cs, smears and OGTTs. So I just set up diary reminders for myself nowadays, and ring up and query, if the gap has been too long. But I do appreciate that surgeries, technology and pressure for them to achieve recall/review targets mean that things are more reliable than they used to be. [/QUOTE]
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