Patient-Centred Care Plan

[Sue192]

I have an annual HbA1c, maybe because I'm an "old hand". In the beginning (1997) I used to have bi-annual HbA1c checks which is why I thought that maybe the original poster might get a surprise when he is asked to have a checkup as he is just coming up to 6 months since diagnosis. My own surgery just phone to get me to make an appointment, but only annually.

I have never had the opportunity for foot care and that's always something I've had to self fund. Eye screening is annual for me as well although I did fall off the list once and had to chase them up, sorted out very quickly, so no problem.

Thanks for your personal experience of surgeries, @DavidGrahamJones. That makes me wonder if I'd get the six-month one but as I was told by an admin staff that no further action was needed, I thought I'd ask for the three-month just for my own peace of mind, but that might be superseded as the six months is coming up. Fingers crossed!

 

[first14808]

My GP's been pretty good I think. I've had quick referral for retina scanning and my foot check last week. The GP's has a retina scanning facility on site, and podiatrists did my feet. I was probably referred to podiatry due to having limited circulation in one leg (blocked stents), so a higher risk. Podiatry rated me moderate though, and wants to see me every 3-4 months with a basic care/checklist on my booklet. And I've got my HbA1C and review scheduled in. Kinda looking forward to that and hoping the low carb advice from here has paid off.