different kind of doctor appointment

[Guest guest]

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