Hi Everyone,
This week i have had a HBAC1 test come back as 56. Previous one in January was 50. So, doctor has diagnosed diabetes!
During the consultation, the doctor recommended metaformin as a treatment option. Which i am now taking. He spoke very highly of this wonder drug and the positives of it. He stated he wants me to have another HBAC1 test in 3 months.
I asked about testing bloods daily to monitor myself and learn what foods drive my sugars up etc.
His response was “no do not bother, theres no benefit in testing daily. Just lose weight take the med and come back in 3 months”.
I felt this was not very helpful, as ive come away with no information on diet etc. Ive had to fight to see the diabetic nurse, as he wasn’t going to get me an appointment until after the 3 months.
I want to do all i can to put this diabetes into remission, and hopefully come off the medication. And continue to be mindful of diet and exercise for the rest of my life.
He was very adamant that i would be taking this medication for life regardless, even just the smallest dosage.
Does all this seem right, or was it a poor consultation??
I was under the impression on new diagnosis’s your supposed to be referred for education etc
Please help with some clarification, i’ve come away confused.
Hayley
This week i have had a HBAC1 test come back as 56. Previous one in January was 50. So, doctor has diagnosed diabetes!
During the consultation, the doctor recommended metaformin as a treatment option. Which i am now taking. He spoke very highly of this wonder drug and the positives of it. He stated he wants me to have another HBAC1 test in 3 months.
I asked about testing bloods daily to monitor myself and learn what foods drive my sugars up etc.
His response was “no do not bother, theres no benefit in testing daily. Just lose weight take the med and come back in 3 months”.
I felt this was not very helpful, as ive come away with no information on diet etc. Ive had to fight to see the diabetic nurse, as he wasn’t going to get me an appointment until after the 3 months.
I want to do all i can to put this diabetes into remission, and hopefully come off the medication. And continue to be mindful of diet and exercise for the rest of my life.
He was very adamant that i would be taking this medication for life regardless, even just the smallest dosage.
Does all this seem right, or was it a poor consultation??
I was under the impression on new diagnosis’s your supposed to be referred for education etc
Please help with some clarification, i’ve come away confused.
Hayley