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Questions to ask my new doctor

4ratbags

4ratbags

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Location
Whakatane, New Zealand
Type of diabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
I have recently changed my Doctor and I am compiling a list of questions that I would like to ask. With my old Dr I was never given my results of my HbA1c results so I know to definitely ask to see what they were, I am also going to ask about reviewing my medication, about getting a prescription for test strips and lancets and also make sure I walk away knowing my Dr has a treatment plan worked out and I have self care targets in place. Is there anything else I should be asking? Any advice would be appreciated.
 
Hi. I don't think there are too many questions for you to ask at this stage other than knowing your HBa1C is essential and getting a meter and strips if you can. If you are overweight then start or continue with a low-carb diet as further meds unless very much overweight might not be of help. If you happen to be slim and still fairly young then you might query your T2 diagnosis in case it's actually LADA but most likely it is T2 and diet is the key
 
Thank you for your advice, my new doctor is so much nicer and easier to talk to and she gave me my results from my HbA1c's for Feb 100/13.9% and May 52/7% so I am very happy and I now have a goal to look forward to which is trying to lower my HbA1c closer to 6%
 
You're entitled to all your blood test results. Get the receptionist to print them out for you as soon as they are available. No need to wait for your GP to tell you (or not).
 
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