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- Type of diabetes
- I reversed my Type 2
- Treatment type
- Diet only
Wouldn't you expect a prescribing doctor on an overnight ward to understand that a person on MDI does not necessarily have the same amounts of insulin all the time?
Hubby and I had a heated debate with the lady prescribing doctor on my ward recently. She wanted to write down how much insulin I use and wanted to know the set amount of units I have...she just did not have a clue that I bolus or basal according to food, activity, bloods...
A complaint has been logged...
I might hope they would have a clue, but I must admit that expecting them to have a clue wouldn't be my starting point.
I know that's not ideal, but it does limit my frustrations, and means I usually have a bit of a plan for how I will manage those who want to manage/care for me. Management is a two way process.
Of course, in a situation where someone can't participate in their care it is very different, but on the other hand, if the patient were on insulin, then perhaps the sliding scale or whatever the basic plan is in these circumstances is, could be more appropriate anyway.