Hubby had to go to the GP today about another problem non-d related. I usually would go in with him (I'm the medically minded, always got nose on a site/in a book, one) but we had the kids with us so he went in alone.
I asked him to ask what his last HBA test was and the Dr said it was fantastic blah, blah. And then hubby told him that his sugar levels were all over the place since he began testing a week ago to get to grips with what he was eating and it's effects. Well of course the Dr told him that he didn't need to be testing, spouting NICE guidelines etc. :roll: As if it matters since we're not asking the GP to pay for them - good job since last time he asked, he was refused. :roll:
Hubby then came out, told me and started dismissing what I've been telling him about why it's good for him to test at this point, especially since a lot of his pre-diagnosis diabetic symptoms have come back with a vengence. That the Dr said it wasn't necessary since his tests (taken back in November), were all pretty much perfect. Yah, apart from the extra high cholesterol, right? :x
It just annoys the hell outta me that these Drs are so dismissive and try and keep patients in the dark. So then I had to spend time convincing hubby that Drs don't know everything and that we don't plan on testing this often for ever. Most annoying. It's in the interest of the NHS for patients with diabetes to take an active role in monitoring their condition and getting help as soon as possible if they are concerned changes are taking place. Why blow them off so easily?
I am guessing after that appt I don't have a hells chance of getting a) the GP to help with his high sugar readings and return of symptoms and diet issues and b) getting hubby to understand that this is important enough to go back about and get help.
Grrrrr.
I asked him to ask what his last HBA test was and the Dr said it was fantastic blah, blah. And then hubby told him that his sugar levels were all over the place since he began testing a week ago to get to grips with what he was eating and it's effects. Well of course the Dr told him that he didn't need to be testing, spouting NICE guidelines etc. :roll: As if it matters since we're not asking the GP to pay for them - good job since last time he asked, he was refused. :roll:
Hubby then came out, told me and started dismissing what I've been telling him about why it's good for him to test at this point, especially since a lot of his pre-diagnosis diabetic symptoms have come back with a vengence. That the Dr said it wasn't necessary since his tests (taken back in November), were all pretty much perfect. Yah, apart from the extra high cholesterol, right? :x
It just annoys the hell outta me that these Drs are so dismissive and try and keep patients in the dark. So then I had to spend time convincing hubby that Drs don't know everything and that we don't plan on testing this often for ever. Most annoying. It's in the interest of the NHS for patients with diabetes to take an active role in monitoring their condition and getting help as soon as possible if they are concerned changes are taking place. Why blow them off so easily?
I am guessing after that appt I don't have a hells chance of getting a) the GP to help with his high sugar readings and return of symptoms and diet issues and b) getting hubby to understand that this is important enough to go back about and get help.
Grrrrr.