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Is there such as thing as a consultant that deals with T2 diabetes

manhattan

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Location
Scotland
Type of diabetes
Type 2
Treatment type
Tablets (oral)
my HBA1C has come down from 59 to 51 my CKD stage 4 eGfr has gone up from 24 to 27 good news on both fronts BUT it seems my Consultant Nephrologist has stopped my Diabetes medication Linigliptin without explaining why.. was informed by my GP .. now been prescribed Empaflaglozin which seems to be the new medication of choice for Nephrologists and Cardiologists.. i mean i don’t think i’ve actually spoken to a Consultant who deals specifically with type 2 diabetes .. does such a person actually exist??


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I think it is very rare for a type 2 to be referred to a consultant. Even when I was put on insulin I only saw the diabetic nurse at the hospital.

Empaglifloxin is indeed being prescribed more these days, it is said to protect the kidneys.

It works by encouraging your kidneys to remove the sugar, thus peeing it out. Make sure you stay well hydrated.
 
manhattan said:
thanks. i’ve never had an appointment with one of those lol
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I don’t think many T2s do get to see a consultant, the best (if you are lucky) is you may get to see a diabetes specialist nurse (DSN) but that’s not usual either. I’m very lucky as my GP practice has a DSN who works part time in several surgeries in the area. Most T2 just see a practice nurse who may be a bit more knowledgeable who does the clinics.

You do have a right to request to see a specialist but not a right to see one, so maybe ask your GP if you can have a referral, they can only say no
 
have my eyes checked st the local hospital every 2 years.. GP discussed my diabetes last month rather than the practice nurse .. i was told because of my various chronic conditions.. but for some reason she didn’t donthe annual foot check
 
thanks for that.. but would that be a reason to stop the linigliptin?
 
I see a consultant endocrinologist privately.
 
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