Atad heavy
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No she took the blood samples & said I would hear quite quickly if there was a problem or get a letter in 2 - 3 weeksTo be clear, did the DN have the blood tests RESULTS, but didn't share them with you?
No she took the blood samples & said I would hear quite quickly if there was a problem or get a letter in 2 - 3 weeksTo be clear, did the DN have the blood tests RESULTS, but didn't share them with you?
How can she possibly discuss them, your progress and give ongoing relevant advice for you (or make meds adjustments and recommendations for those using them) if she doesn’t have the results. Outrageous, bordering on negligent imo. New nurse of if that’s not possible new surgery would be on my list.No she took the blood samples & said I would hear quite quickly if there was a problem or get a letter in 2 - 3 weeks
I am type 2 controlled by diet & exercise & have just had my first annual review. To say it didn't go well would be an understatement, I actually got a good telling off for self testing. I was told that if they deemed it necessary then a meter would have been prescribed so why was I doing it. I replied that I was eating to my meter in the hope of controlling my diabetes & not putting myself at risk of complications. The DN said that it was a waste of time as I would have to test all day long as it changes. My food diary didn't get looked at & I left feeling really emotional like a naughty child.
Am I wrong for testing my blood ?
I would agree but given what the op has experienced so far I doubt the usefulness of it. Just make sure, by whatever means, you get the actual numbers from the tests which should arrive at the surgery in the next few days. If you don’t understand any pop back in here and we’ll do our best to help.That wasn't a review! Maybe ask for one when the results are in.
I’m in the same position but can now see my results online after signing up to MyDiabetesMyWay which has recently been rolled out in Somerset.My surgery don't put results on line. It's a local decision. I asked at reception how to do it and they gave me a code which I had to use to register.
Lucky you! Not holding my breath waiting for roll out in my areaI’m in the same position but can now see my results online after signing up to MyDiabetesMyWay which has recently been rolled out in Somerset.
Suggestion is a bit tongue-in-cheek, but would show how serious OP is about taking responsibility for their diabetes even if DN isn't.I would agree but given what the op has experienced so far I doubt the usefulness of it. Just make sure, by whatever means, you get the actual numbers from the tests which should arrive at the surgery in the next few days. If you don’t understand any pop back in here and we’ll do our best to help.[/QUOTE
...My DN behaved in a THROUGHLY disrespectful manner today.
They were TOTALLY unprofessional..
No, *** is alive and well, four from the end bottom row. :***:F****** OUTRAGEOUS Emojis seem to have slipped off the forum pages.
I will get the results and post them as I am new to this and only understand the hba1c & cholesterol, I don’t think I will get the full picture from the surgeryI would agree but given what the op has experienced so far I doubt the usefulness of it. Just make sure, by whatever means, you get the actual numbers from the tests which should arrive at the surgery in the next few days. If you don’t understand any pop back in here and we’ll do our best to help.
I will get the results and post them as I am new to this and only understand the hba1c & cholesterol, I don’t think I will get the full picture from the surgery
That does not sound like a diabetes review with a diabetes nurse. The whole thing smacks of what a health care assistant does prior to a full review with a nurse once all the results are in. Are you sure she was a nurse and not an HCP? That might explain her lack of knowledge and behaviour.
She was definitely the diabetic nurseThat does not sound like a diabetes review with a diabetes nurse. The whole thing smacks of what a health care assistant does prior to a full review with a nurse once all the results are in. Are you sure she was a nurse and not an HCP? That might explain her lack of knowledge and behaviour.
Yes I am using the mySugr app and keeping a food diarySadly many, many people come across this DN's attitude. It's up to us to re-educate them.
My DNs so far have been very supportive. You can't argue with 122 to 35 in 4/5 months.
Not sure what I would do if I came across a dinosaur. If they were completely closed minded I would probably smile sweetly and walk away.
@atad are you using the mySugr app? Record your food and readings. After a week or so it will give you an estimated HbA1c. I found it highly motivating when I was just starting out. It's free unless you want to export data. You can turn off the sound in settings. Great for kids, not so great at my age!
I think you're doing great![]()
This is how annual reviews work at my GP too, but with a technician not a nurse. They check your feet, weigh you, take blood, and that's the review complete. You only speak to someone about diabetes if they decide to summon you for a telling off from the nurse based on your blood results.
I fell out of my chair laughing at that lot.At my GP surgery you are normally given an appointment for the blood draw with a health care assistant (who also gives the flu jab) then 7 to 10 days later you have an appointment with the DN who checks feet, height, weight, etc and gives you the results of all the tests they've done on your blood. Mine included kidneys, liver, thyroid, cholesterol and Hb A1c.
Good for you! I hope it helps.Yes I am using the mySugr app and keeping a food diary