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Go for the change your doctor option !! :D

Some GPs are just stuck in a rut and can't adapt, so whatever you do he/she's not going to be of much help to you in the future. I'd find one that is a bit more willing to listen and learn if you have the option.🙂

You could even enquire about a pump if you're feeling brave.🙂

Rob
 
Robster65 said:
Go for the change your doctor option !! :D

Some GPs are just stuck in a rut and can't adapt, so whatever you do he/she's not going to be of much help to you in the future. I'd find one that is a bit more willing to listen and learn if you have the option.🙂

You could even enquire about a pump if you're feeling brave.🙂

Rob
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i keep hearing about these....i havnt got a clue what they are!!!???😱
 
shelleyboo said:
thanks rob,i shall have to start being a bit more forcefull!!!(or change my doctor!lol!)🙂
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I found out fairly quickly after diagnosis that I need to be firm with the doctors if I am to get what I need. This hasn't happened to you because you were diagnosed as a child, so you've just stayed in the system and not known that there are options. What you need is for a proper consultant to be dealing with your diabetes and your GP should be the person that deals with other, simpler stuff and issuing your prescriptions. So, as soon as you can, make an appointment and ask to be referred to a consultant-led clinic - it will be the best thing you can do for your health right now 🙂

Sorry if we all seem to be pushing you, I think it is just that we are so shocked that you find yourself in this situation when it really shouldn't have happened! We just want to see thing improving for you! 🙂
 
Northerner said:
I found out fairly quickly after diagnosis that I need to be firm with the doctors if I am to get what I need. This hasn't happened to you because you were diagnosed as a child, so you've just stayed in the system and not known that there are options. What you need is for a proper consultant to be dealing with your diabetes and your GP should be the person that deals with other, simpler stuff and issuing your prescriptions. So, as soon as you can, make an appointment and ask to be referred to a consultant-led clinic - it will be the best thing you can do for your health right now 🙂

Sorry if we all seem to be pushing you, I think it is just that we are so shocked that you find yourself in this situation when it really shouldn't have happened! We just want to see thing improving for you! 🙂
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no i agree..i will book an appointment with my gp tomorrow and ask to be referred.your certainly not bein pushy...youve all been a great help and comfort thankyou 😱
 
Hi Shellyboo get on diabetes uk web site & type in your local area & talk to some others at meetings ! Its not perfect but its a good thing to start. Good addvice from northerner. Worked in cheltenham in late 80s in The Sarecens Head pub/hotel. refitted. Liked that area ! Good luck ! 🙂
 
Hi Shelley

You sound like me I was on human mixtard from when I was 9 diagnosed in 1989 till I was 29/30 when I was moved to Apidra and Lantus with Metformin at each meal. My human mixtard use was pretty huge too 85units in the morning and 65 at dinner. May have a high insulin resistance meaning you have some type 2 characteristics if you are like me which was why I was put on metformin it's all working down to a HbA1c of 6.3 atm. Get a consultant or DSN to get you off Mixed insulin and onto MDI youi will notice the difference. I had retinopathy which was bad but no bleeds but since being on MDI it has got so much better.

Marc
 
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Hi Shelley

You sound like me I was on human mixtard from when I was 9 diagnosed in 1989 till I was 29/30 when I was moved to Apidra and Lantus with Metformin at each meal. My human mixtard use was pretty huge too 85units in the morning and 65 at dinner. May have a high insulin resistance meaning you have some type 2 characteristics if you are like me which was why I was put on metformin it's all working down to a HbA1c of 6.3 atm. Get a consultant or DSN to get you off Mixed insulin and onto MDI youi will notice the difference. I had retinopathy which was bad but no bleeds but since being on MDI it has got so much better.

Marc
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thankyou marc,yes it does sound like im the only person in the world left on mixed insulin!!yes im easy taking the same amount you were per day and im still running high.i defo need the change over,im glad your retinopathy has got better,it also gives me hope that if(or WHEN i should say)the doctor changes my insulin things will improve for me.🙂
 
Mark T said:
They are a good team there - although the parking can be a pain (and expensive).

Hopefully you have a good appointment with your Doctor today and they refer you.
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thankyou mark,i hope so too 🙂
 
shelleyboo said:
thankyou marc,yes it does sound like im the only person in the world left on mixed insulin!!yes im easy taking the same amount you were per day and im still running high.i defo need the change over,im glad your retinopathy has got better,it also gives me hope that if(or WHEN i should say)the doctor changes my insulin things will improve for me.🙂
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Possibly not the only person for some people it works and IMHO saved me a lot of problems while I was doing the rebelious teenage and twenty years. I think you need to be forceful. I also had massively high blood pressure that lead to me being rushed from Opthalmoligy to A&E then to PCC because they were worried I would have either a stroke or heart attack at any time. Not good when you are a month away from 30 🙄

You need to see a diabetes specialist because I think you may be like me a 'type three' which is a type one who as got some type two characteristics and insulin resistance there are a lot of us around who have to hqave Metformin with our meals as well as insulin. Plus since I have lost weight my ratios have come crashing down. But really ask to be refered to a DSN (Diabetic Specialist Nurse) or Diabetic Consultant. A Type 1 diabetic with complications should not be treated alone by a GP.

Marc
 
Good luck with your doctor Shelley, dont take no for an answer, you deserve the best treatment and support.🙂
 
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