RE: different kind of doctor appointment

[Guest guest]

Some good points, Cy. I do like this list because we are all visually

impaired to some degree and have things to discuss that sighted diabetics

don't know anything about.

I did agree to show up at the next meeting in January. But I'm not sure how

long I'll continue going. Even though I did get a couple minutes alone with

my doctor to discuss the numbers from the lab tests performed last week, I

didn't have time to bring up other issues. I would prefer more one-on-one

time with the doctor. And I didn't feel any particular bond with the three

other people who showed up last night for the meeting. So, unless things

change, I probably won't go to more than one or two further meetings.

Becky

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From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Cy Selfridge

Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 10:37 AM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: RE: different kind of doctor appointment

Hi All,

I belong to an HMO through Humana and the group I go to is very much in

favor of these group meetings.

When you meet with other Diabetics you discover that your problems are not

at all unique and that you are not being personally picked upon by the

Health Fairy. (LOLLOLLOL)

Just as with this list you also have the opportunity to learn new things and

see how others handle their problems.

Unlike this list you do not have he opportunity to see how other blind

people deal with their medications and such.

Cy The Anasazi

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[mailto:blind-diabetics

<mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com> ] On Behalf Of Vicky

Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2010 7:29 AM

To: blind-diabetics

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Subject: Re: different kind of doctor appointment

that sounds like an awesome idea. Vicky

different kind of doctor appointment

Hi all

Today I had a different kind of doctor appointment. Several weeks ago I got

a letter from the family practice center where I go asking me if I would be

interested in a group meeting with other diabetic patients. So I filled out

the form and indicated I would be interested. Today was the first meeting.

There were only four of us, and the doctors hope to get more patients to

attend future meetings. We each got private time with our doctors and had

the standard blood pressure check, weight check, etc. in addition to the

meeting. I also got my flu shot. It's an interesting concept, and I do

plan to attend the next meeting in January. I'd be interested to hear if

any of you do anything similar. My doctor said this is a growing trend and

that studies show diabetics who attend groups like this for support do

better with their diabetes management.

Becky