Flip74
Member
- Messages
- 15
- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
- Treatment type
- Tablets (oral)
Hi,
I was officially diagnosed with diabetes, last Tuesday, 12th September, and I'm pretty confused about what should be happening regarding referrals and other things in general.
The doctor I saw isn't sure whether I'm type 1 or type 2 (I think I may be 1.5), so she arranged for another batch of blood testing, and a urine sample. She said that she was also going to refer me to endocrinology. The doctor also said I needed an eye screen, showed me a website for Public Health Wales, and told to arrange an appointment.
She is also referring me to a dietician, even though I could really do with allergen/intolerance testing carried out, to see if I can eat what they're likely going to recommend I eat, but no. There are food allergy sufferers in the family. I was initially told I was lactose intolerant, and my niece is anaphylactic (peanuts and egg). My last gastroscopy showed infiltration of eosinophils in my oesophagus, and that eosinophilic oesophagitis couldn't be ruled out. They've not followed this up, and I only found out when I requ my records!
Since the appointment, I've heard absolutely nothing; I really thought I'd have heard from a diabetes nurse/clinic (I'm not sure whether that's separate to a diabetes nurse, or how long that's going to take). I found the website for the eye screening with Public Health Wales, and it needs a referral from a doctor. I cannot "book an appointment" A phone call to Public Health Wales confirmed this!
I did receive a copy of a letter the doctor sent to the GP, this week, which had some inaccuracies; saying I "denied" having a hypo when I wasn't asked, and I "denied" eating prior to the glucose test I had during the appointment with a result of 15mmol/L - I only had a drink of water! She never really asked if I had any symptoms, only if I had been sick, which I had been a couple of times.
What I can't understand is that they knew I was diabetic in October last year, but did nothing. I did post about that in February. I have something on the bottom of my foot, as well as some delicate issues, which I believe is a result of diabetes, made worse by them withholding treatment.
So basically, I thought I'd have heard something from someone by now?
Thanks for any advice.
Phillip.
I was officially diagnosed with diabetes, last Tuesday, 12th September, and I'm pretty confused about what should be happening regarding referrals and other things in general.
The doctor I saw isn't sure whether I'm type 1 or type 2 (I think I may be 1.5), so she arranged for another batch of blood testing, and a urine sample. She said that she was also going to refer me to endocrinology. The doctor also said I needed an eye screen, showed me a website for Public Health Wales, and told to arrange an appointment.
She is also referring me to a dietician, even though I could really do with allergen/intolerance testing carried out, to see if I can eat what they're likely going to recommend I eat, but no. There are food allergy sufferers in the family. I was initially told I was lactose intolerant, and my niece is anaphylactic (peanuts and egg). My last gastroscopy showed infiltration of eosinophils in my oesophagus, and that eosinophilic oesophagitis couldn't be ruled out. They've not followed this up, and I only found out when I requ my records!
Since the appointment, I've heard absolutely nothing; I really thought I'd have heard from a diabetes nurse/clinic (I'm not sure whether that's separate to a diabetes nurse, or how long that's going to take). I found the website for the eye screening with Public Health Wales, and it needs a referral from a doctor. I cannot "book an appointment" A phone call to Public Health Wales confirmed this!
I did receive a copy of a letter the doctor sent to the GP, this week, which had some inaccuracies; saying I "denied" having a hypo when I wasn't asked, and I "denied" eating prior to the glucose test I had during the appointment with a result of 15mmol/L - I only had a drink of water! She never really asked if I had any symptoms, only if I had been sick, which I had been a couple of times.
What I can't understand is that they knew I was diabetic in October last year, but did nothing. I did post about that in February. I have something on the bottom of my foot, as well as some delicate issues, which I believe is a result of diabetes, made worse by them withholding treatment.
So basically, I thought I'd have heard something from someone by now?
Thanks for any advice.
Phillip.