I am new to this forum and I am troubled.
Briefly, am 75 year old female with Type 2 which I have had for many years, at first whilst overweight very badly controlled and ended up on Insulin as well as oral medication. Over the last 5 years have lost weight and adjusted diet and was on Competact twice daily only. Readings were between 4 and 8.
At the end of 2019 at my quarterly review I was told that the last 2 HB1ac were a little high and that I should see the GP. I mentioned to my new GP (old one having retired) that having had Bladder Cancer I was told I should not be taking Competact. She said she would consult the practice specialist and get back to me. A few days later my prescription was changed to Metformin 2 x twice a day. This appeared too much medication for me as I was not eating well and suffering nausea which was eventually diagnosed in March 2021 as a problem with my Hiatus Hernia.
Despite many attempts, partly due to Covid,I have been unable to speak with my GP or Diabetic Nurse since the medication was changed late 2019, all they keep saying is make an appointment to see the Nurse, but the Receptionist tells me I cannot I have to wait to be sent for!!.
During all of 2020 and to the present date I have been very unwell with alot of problems, one of which is a recurring UTI which returns every time I stop the 3 day treatment they give me - I have begged them to look into this but they say "its common at your age". However, the most startling fact is that in April 2021 out of the blue I received an "Insulin Passport" from the surgery instructing me to carry it with me at all times!! The list of medication thereon clearly showed I was NOT on insulin!!
When I queried this,I was told "oh dear" wait until you see the nurse, I expect she will explain.
I can no longer test my blood as they have stopped stocking the test strips for my now outdated blood monitor, and again, was told, wait and tell the nurse, she will probably fix this!!
I have not had an HB1ac or full blood count (I am chronically anaemic) for over 12 months now and am getting extremely concerned.
I have managed just one 'face to face' in February this year to ask for help, was told 'its all in your head,we are all suffering' 'what do you want me to do about it',walked to the surgery building door and all but booted out into the rain.
Can I get these blood tests other than through the GP
Briefly, am 75 year old female with Type 2 which I have had for many years, at first whilst overweight very badly controlled and ended up on Insulin as well as oral medication. Over the last 5 years have lost weight and adjusted diet and was on Competact twice daily only. Readings were between 4 and 8.
At the end of 2019 at my quarterly review I was told that the last 2 HB1ac were a little high and that I should see the GP. I mentioned to my new GP (old one having retired) that having had Bladder Cancer I was told I should not be taking Competact. She said she would consult the practice specialist and get back to me. A few days later my prescription was changed to Metformin 2 x twice a day. This appeared too much medication for me as I was not eating well and suffering nausea which was eventually diagnosed in March 2021 as a problem with my Hiatus Hernia.
Despite many attempts, partly due to Covid,I have been unable to speak with my GP or Diabetic Nurse since the medication was changed late 2019, all they keep saying is make an appointment to see the Nurse, but the Receptionist tells me I cannot I have to wait to be sent for!!.
During all of 2020 and to the present date I have been very unwell with alot of problems, one of which is a recurring UTI which returns every time I stop the 3 day treatment they give me - I have begged them to look into this but they say "its common at your age". However, the most startling fact is that in April 2021 out of the blue I received an "Insulin Passport" from the surgery instructing me to carry it with me at all times!! The list of medication thereon clearly showed I was NOT on insulin!!
When I queried this,I was told "oh dear" wait until you see the nurse, I expect she will explain.
I can no longer test my blood as they have stopped stocking the test strips for my now outdated blood monitor, and again, was told, wait and tell the nurse, she will probably fix this!!
I have not had an HB1ac or full blood count (I am chronically anaemic) for over 12 months now and am getting extremely concerned.
I have managed just one 'face to face' in February this year to ask for help, was told 'its all in your head,we are all suffering' 'what do you want me to do about it',walked to the surgery building door and all but booted out into the rain.
Can I get these blood tests other than through the GP