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is my doctor at fault

linda0123

linda0123

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Type of diabetes
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hi i was diagnosed in april this year and put on metformin, i went to my doctors on friday and got told of because he said my diabetes is not under control yet, he said you have had it for a year we should be seeing some inprovement by now, i told him i did not know i was diabetic until april this year so i have gone 1 year without any help or tratment. my health as become worse in the last year, do you think its because i have not been treated for the diabetes that my health has become worse.
 
Hi,

It's hard to say without any more details..

Have got a date from the doctor that he says you were diagnosed...?

Did you actually see your doc a year ago?

I appreciate your type 2. Has your doctor given you a blood glucose meter to check sugar levels...?

I understand your worried. I'm trying to get a scan in this...

More help will follow.

Unfortunately I'm type 1.. But I have been at this game for 38 years..!

Feel free to ask away though..
 
By the sound of it the problem is one of communication and from what other members of this forum have said you are not alone. If your doctor diagnosed you a year ago he does not seem to have got the point across to you.

There are other issues that you may experience. I was given some diet sheets that I now know are not appropriate for diabetics. I was given three different kind of pills but only one of them claims to do anything for diabetics. In the early days I believed I was being treated and my condition got worse. I was given dietitian advice which even my nurse thought was wrong.

Instead of blaming yourself or the doctor I think you might find it helpful to read through this forum and learn what to eat and what not to eat. Get a meter even if your doctor says it is not necessary. You are going to have to take control here. Seeing your health care professionals once a year or once every six months is not enough.
 
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Yep, I have to agree with Squire..

You will appreciate the improvement in health & feel more in control of your own ship by reading up & asking a few questions regarding your type 2..
 
Sounds like your doctor hasn't given you the information you need to manage your diabetes. Metformin only ever has a small effect on blood sugar and the most important thing is diet followed by exercise. The best diet for us is a low-carb diet together with enough proteins, fats and veg to provide the calories and nutrients needed. Don't let anyone in the NHS tell you to 'have carbs with every meal' or to have 'low-fat' everything. Follow the diet advice on these forums. If, when your weight is about right, your blood sugar remains too high then you may need further tablets, so do come back and ask more questions.
 
with my permanent scarring regarding HCP`s this was one of those threads i answered the title without reading the post....YES lol, lets hope my objectivity is never called upon
 
Our gp practice states quite clearly that it is a Patients reponsibility to ensure they get results of tests and follow up....


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Our reception print them off for you to take away no probs. will be easier next year when hopefully most Parients can view them online if they sign up to do it.

Don't know why some receptionists are so horrible...


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Receptionists are perhaps feeling under threat and vulnerable as more and more of their job function such as making appointments is being automated. Fewer receptionists will be needed.
At my surgery they are very helpful and supportive.




Late onset T1, several auto immune issues.
Humalogmix25 twice a day, Methotrexate 25mg once per week, FolicAcid 5mg once per week, prednisolone 5mg daily, Allopurinol 300mg, Calcichew-D3 800iu, Levothyroxine 50mcg, Atenolol 50mg, Losarten 100mg, Aspirin 75mg, Nicorandil 20mg, Nitrolingual GTN spray, Metformin 2000mg, Allimemazine 10mg, Lanzoprazole 30mg, Atorvastatin 20mg, Co Codamol 8/500mg, Depo Medrone (Methylprednisolone) or double Prednisolone for 7 days in case of RA flare.
 
Receptionists?
Up until about 20 years ago, the ones at my GP's surgery were nasty..
This came to a head when I phoned for an appointment one morning about 5 minutes into surgery hours.. The phone just rang..
A couple of minutes later, I tried again which after several rings it was picked up & promptly slammed down again..
Soooooo, I tried again thinking the receptionist may have dropped the phone. (Which was what it sounded like straight into the "cradle".)
The phone was picked up on the third occasion to which all I could hear was some lively "office chatter" in the distance for a number of seconds as i tried to say hello, then the phone was put down again....
The fourth time I was greeted by a clearly openly surly demeanour... I actually asked the woman if they were having problems with the phone system to which she suggested I brought this up with my doctor when I see him.. Don't worry said I, I will..

On my visit i pointed out to my GP the aforementioned issue I had obtaining the appointment, outlining that it could mean "life or death" for certain people with regards to making "that call" that they could otherwise put off... The doc didn't seem surprised at my complaint.. Almost like he'd been listening to them a long time from other.sources & even had a few of his own..

Funny enough, about a year later when they opened and relocated to a new "state o the art" surgery 50 meters up the road. These receptionists were gone... Happy days!
 
donnellysdogs said:
Our gp practice states quite clearly that it is a Patients reponsibility to ensure they get results of tests and follow up....


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You are lucky. Years back when I and my late husband had gone to my husband's gp for his monthly check up. I told the doctor I wanted a copy of his results. I kept a file of his results at home for him. The doctor didn't like my demand and promptly told me that all our medical records were his property and he could choose to give us a copy but only if he wanted to. He then put his head down and wrote something and after half a minute looked up and as if the demand I made was never made, he said "would you like a copy of the test results?"
 
donnellysdogs said:
Our reception print them off for you to take away no probs. will be easier next year when hopefully most Parients can view them online if they sign up to do it.

Don't know why some receptionists are so horrible...


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My receptionist told me all good no probs. that was in October and November of 2013. Actually I wasn't alright. I had diabetes! They finally mentioned it when I went for a pee test as I thought I had cystitis! I found out from another doc that they had known since October! Pretty peed off! (So to speak!) When I had a hypo last time they refused me a doc appointment coz everyone knows you can't have a hypo on metformin. Unless you lose lots of weight and are on too high a dose age. Rofl! After complaining they reduced my tablets from 3 to 1.
 
linda0123 said:
hi i was diagnosed in april this year and put on metformin, i went to my doctors on friday and got told of because he said my diabetes is not under control yet, he said you have had it for a year we should be seeing some inprovement by now, i told him i did not know i was diabetic until april this year so i have gone 1 year without any help or tratment. my health as become worse in the last year, do you think its because i have not been treated for the diabetes that my health has become worse.
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I thought my doc was bad..... I got to hear on 28th of January this year. They had known since October! I think the important thing is to choose a diet and stick to it. I low carb (see www.dietdoctor.com) but some eat low GI. The NHS promote portion control and no testing if on metformin. I would buy a meter and strips. Sd codefree meters and strips are the cheapest - see ebay! This forum is awesome so welcome!
 
The more I read about bad GP's and surgeries the more I realize how lucky I am. My GP suspected I had developed diabetes so I had a blood test in November. My results hit their system at 11.22am on November 29th 2013 and she rang me at 11.47am on the same day. She also completed my referral for: eye screening, education programme, foot care review and DN appointment on the same day. Also my prescription was waiting for me that night, but then she is an 'old style GP' who sees the patient as more important than ticking boxes.

I always thought that GP's had to inform you about this sort of diagnosis immediately or you can report them to your local health trust. May be you should. I would also agree with others here who have said test yourself, it is the only way to know what effects your sugar levels, you may not get a kit from the GP but it is an investment in your future.
 
forty six said:
The more I read about bad GP's and surgeries the more I realize how lucky I am. My GP suspected I had developed diabetes so I had a blood test in November. My results hit their system at 11.22am on November 29th 2013 and she rang me at 11.47am on the same day. She also completed my referral for: eye screening, education programme, foot care review and DN appointment on the same day. Also my prescription was waiting for me that night, but then she is an 'old style GP' who sees the patient as more important than ticking boxes.

I always thought that GP's had to inform you about this sort of diagnosis immediately or you can report them to your local health trust. May be you should. I would also agree with others here who have said test yourself, it is the only way to know what effects your sugar levels, you may not get a kit from the GP but it is an investment in your future.
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That is wonderful. Appreciate it - cos it is rare, I have never experienced anything like that. In nearly 4 decades, with multiple encounters with multiple health care staff, from consultants to nurses, doctors and receptionists, I have met many pleasant people, but only two who have treated me as an individual, a responsible adult, actively listened and - as a result - made significant differences to my well being.
 
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