finding a new doctor

[Guest guest]

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to choose a

new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its really bad

timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since my A1C has been

going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how to go about this.

What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

,

Way back in the dark ages I consistently ran an A1C of 5.1 or 5.2, and I also

had a fasting blood sugar of 126 or higher. Today that is considered a sign of

diabetes, then it was considered borderline diabetic. Ask your doctor if he or

she is going to get a history of your food and beveerage consumption?

Back then the doctor only looked at my A1C and my fasting glucose levels. That

was a big medical mistake, since I followed his recommendations which were wrong

since he never looked at my diet and exercise programs.

He always said you are doing fine and keep on doing what you are doing, so I

did.That was a big mistake on the part of the doctor and me.

Remember the two hour post prandial glucose level will tell you if you are

consuming too many carbs or not no matter whether you are on oral drugs or

insulin.If your two hour post prandial glucose level is above 180, then you are

consuming too many carbs, which are converted to glucose at a rate of 100%. So I

followed his advice and continued to consume ice cream, candy, cakes, pies, and

any thing sweet along with lots of beer almost on a daily basis.

In this enlightened era it is very important for your prescribing physician to

know what you are eating and drinking. If not, he is completely ignorant, and in

my opinion stupid. Some people put the upper limit of glucose level at 160, so

it is important for you to know his target goals. An A1C of 7.8 is definitely

not good.

Your duty is to yourself, Harry

[Guest guest]

Are you talking about a new internist or an endocrinologist?

At any rate, you need to ask how much experience he/she has with your type

of diabetes. It t is an internist, you should probably ask to be referred

to an endo as your BG and A1C has gone up.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 12:33 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

Its just a new primary care doctor.

finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

Have him/her refer you to an endo. If your A1C is continually going up, you

need advice from an endo not an internist who may have only a small

knowledge of diabetes.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 5:42 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: finding a new doctor

Its just a new primary care doctor.

finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

I don't think there's an endo within driving distance.

finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

in a rural part of Washington state

finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

Where do you live, ?

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From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 7:24 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: finding a new doctor

I don't think there's an endo within driving distance.

finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

if you are seeing a diabetic doctor I would see one as well. diabetes is a 35

hour a day disease.

Betty Emmons

finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

35 hours a day, on a good day! LOL

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From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of Betty Emmons

Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 4:05 AM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: finding a new doctor

if you are seeing a diabetic doctor I would see one as well. diabetes is a

35 hour a day disease.

Betty Emmons

finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

Perhaps your new internist can make a suggestion about an endo.

_____

From: blind-diabetics

[mailto:blind-diabetics ] On Behalf Of

Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 8:30 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: Re: finding a new doctor

in a rural part of Washington state

finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

Hello everyone, sorry it has been a while since I have been on but several

things have been going on in my life. My husband Joe passed away in August and

computer has been down for some time. I miss Joe but know he is in a better

place. Take care to all for now.

From: LaFrance-Wolf

Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 9:22 PM

To: blind-diabetics

Subject: RE: finding a new doctor

Perhaps your new internist can make a suggestion about an endo.

_____

From: mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com

[mailto:mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of

Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 8:30 PM

To: mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: finding a new doctor

in a rural part of Washington state

finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

, so sorry about your husband passing away. May the lord be with

you as you go through this time. Write me any time.

Vicki Meizinger

>

> Hello everyone, sorry it has been a while since I have been on but

> several things have been going on in my life. My husband Joe passed

> away in August and computer has been down for some time. I miss Joe

> but know he is in a better place. Take care to all for now.

>

> From: LaFrance-Wolf

> Sent: Tuesday, August 28, 2012 9:22 PM

> To: blind-diabetics

> <mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com>

> Subject: RE: finding a new doctor

>

> Perhaps your new internist can make a suggestion about an endo.

>

> _____

>

> From: mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com

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

> Sent: Monday, August 27, 2012 8:30 PM

> To: mailto:blind-diabetics%40yahoogroups.com

> Subject: Re: finding a new doctor

>

> in a rural part of Washington state

>

> finding a new doctor

>

> So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

> choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

> really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

> my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just

> wondering how

> to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first

> visit and

> that sort of thing.

> Thanks for any help.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

So sorry to learn of your husband's passing. I was widow in November 2003. My

husband passed the day after Thanksgiving.

Wishing you all the best during this difficult time. Will ray for you and your

family.

Take care,

Lynn Shields

finding a new doctor

So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering how

to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit and

that sort of thing.

Thanks for any help.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

So sorry that your husband passed away.

The list is still going.

Becky

finding a new doctor

>

> So, because of the changes being made to medicdade I am being forced to

> choose a new doctor. I haven't had to do this since I became diabetic. Its

> really bad timing since we are in the middle of changing medications since

> my A1C has been going up currently 7.8. So, I guess I am just wondering

> how

> to go about this. What type of questions I should ask at my first visit

> and

> that sort of thing.

> Thanks for any help.

>

>

>