• Please Remember: Members are only permitted to share their own experiences. Members are not qualified to give medical advice. Additionally, everyone manages their health differently. Please be respectful of other people's opinions about their own diabetes management.
  • We seem to be having technical difficulties with new user accounts. If you are trying to register please check your Spam or Junk folder for your confirmation email. If you still haven't received a confirmation email, please reach out to our support inbox: support.forum@diabetes.org.uk

Dr Appointment

Status
This thread is now closed. Please contact Anna DUK, Ieva DUK or everydayupsanddowns if you would like it re-opened.

Dizzydi

Well-Known Member
Relationship to Diabetes
Type 1
Been to see the lovely Dr D this morning (swoon).

Anyway we talked about what the contraceptive pill did to my blood sugars and he has suggested the marina coil - so got an appointment with one of the lady dr to talk about and to see if I need counselling (not sure why I would to have the coil). Then if all is ok will have one fitted.

I also went on to explain about my bs 2 hrs after breakfast - told him I had tried lots of different cereals and explained my bs could between 8 to 11 2 hrs after eating (this is not everyday but certainly 4-5 days a week even tho pre breakfast level are normally less than 5.5) and he said that is acceptable.

For me from when I was first diagnosed, I was TTC and the consultant drilled into my head less than 7 after breakfast. Am I to assume that this is the rules for ladies wanting a baby and during pregnancy?.

He went on to say sometimes to tight control can have a bad effect.

So for now I'm gonna carry on as I am. I wasn't keen on more medication or insulin. Will just monitor and see what my next HbA1c brings, the truth will be in the numbers!!. Got my GP Diabetic review next Friday - so results week after.

I can say that I am proud of myself for doing everything possible to keep myself fit and healthy - even 3 1/2 years on since diagnosis - its not been easy but here's to hopefully continuing to have success.
 
That's good news Di. I bet you're relieved you don't need to inject, let's hope it stays that way a long time.🙂
 
It is good news - thanks Monica x
 
The doctor sounds wonderfull and helpfull. Things sound quite positive.
 
Sounds like a really good app Di, hope it continues for you 🙂 x
 
I have the same coil ...pm me please xx 🙂
 
Yes I would assume that. But his recommendation does conflict with what DUK say, let alone what you want yourself.

http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Guide-to-diabetes/Monitoring/Blood_glucose/Blood_glucose_targets/

and a lot of peeps would want to see lower.

Drs advice in this case is potty. IMHO, of course!

Hi trophywench, it is a bit potty, had lots of different info over last 3 years.

I know what I need to aim for and try to aim for. Here's to trying my hardest lol xxx
 
Status
This thread is now closed. Please contact Anna DUK, Ieva DUK or everydayupsanddowns if you would like it re-opened.
Back
Top