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[Jasmin2000]

Hi all - Type I on insulin using Libre 3 and fingerpricks.

 

[Lucyr]

What a strange hate, I’ve never had a DSN that couldnt spell diabetes, or needed them to write it down for me much either

 

[Jasmin2000]

A bit tongue in cheek but the DSN at my GP is hopeless - had never heard of the dawn phenomenon and said A1C of 8 was OK as 'some others are OK with that'. I'm sure there are good ones too so the search goes on.

 

[Lucyr]

A bit tongue in cheek but the DSN at my GP is hopeless - had never heard of the dawn phenomenon and said A1C of 8 was OK as 'some others are OK with that'. I'm sure there are good ones too so the search goes on.

If a DSN really can’t spell diabetes then it may be something like dyslexia, which you should accept and not write them off over

 

[Inka]

A bit tongue in cheek but the DSN at my GP is hopeless - had never heard of the dawn phenomenon and said A1C of 8 was OK as 'some others are OK with that'. I'm sure there are good ones too so the search goes on.

Was it an actual DSN or a diabetes ‘expert’ nurse based at your GP surgery @Jasmin2000 ? I find the latter have little knowledge of Type 1.

 

[Jasmin2000]

If a DSN really can’t spell diabetes then it may be something like dyslexia, which you should accept and not write them off over

It was metaphorical not literal - the spelling never came up but her general understanding of diabetes in a day-to-day sense was below the level expected for a DSN.

 

[Jasmin2000]

Was it an actual DSN or a diabetes ‘expert’ nurse based at your GP surgery? I find the latter have little knowledge of Type 1.

Actually that would make a lot of sense as she was called the expert nurse at the GP surgery by the receptionist - but she introduced herself as a DSN. Are DSNs to be found usually at GP surgeries in UK or mostly at hospitals where they meet referrals, like an endo?

 

[Lucyr]

It was metaphorical not literal - the spelling never came up but her general understanding of diabetes in a day-to-day sense was below the level expected for a DSN.

Well that’s confusing. Is your dislike not just “Diabetes Nurses” then, if they’re not specialists and it’s nothing to do with spelling? Saying you don’t like DSNs who can’t spell diabetes when you’ve never asked them to spell it, and spelling ability has no impact on ability to do your job, as there are many successful dyslexics, is just needlessly confusing.

It sounds like you aren’t even talking about DSNs anyway as they do have specialist knowledge and training. The nurse at the surgery who sees the diabetics isn’t a DSN, so no need for you to take it out on either DSNs or dyslexics.

 

[Inka]

Usually in hospitals @Jasmin2000 but I have heard of a few larger surgeries having one who’s attached to it and/or visits at intervals.

 

[Bruce Stephens]

a few larger surgeries having one who’s attached to it and/or visits at intervals.

That's the case for my surgery. I think more because of location than particularly size: the DSNs and consultant hold their usual sessions in a local community hospital once a week (I think), and once a month a DSN visits the GP surgery (which is about a 5 minute walk from the hospital anyway). (I assume they do the same for the other local surgeries, some of which might be further away from the nearest hospital.)

 

[Jasmin2000]

Well that’s confusing. Is your dislike not just “Diabetes Nurses” then, if they’re not specialists and it’s nothing to do with spelling? Saying you don’t like DSNs who can’t spell diabetes when you’ve never asked them to spell it, and spelling ability has no impact on ability to do your job, as there are many successful dyslexics, is just needlessly confusing.

Read my previous answer, it has nothing to do with spelling literally but the fact that some DSNs are not really qualified according to the NHS job description.

It sounds like you aren’t even talking about DSNs anyway as they do have specialist knowledge and training. The nurse at the surgery who sees the diabetics isn’t a DSN, so no need for you to take it out on either DSNs or dyslexics.

This is your assumption or guess, but she introduced herself as a DSN so put that high horse back in the stable.

 

[rebrascora]

Hi and welcome.

I am Type 1 and follow a low carb way of eating but not gone as far as keto. Do you inject for protein after your meals? I find I need a correction for protein release 2 hours after a meal as well as some up front for the carbs.
Interesting that you have Libre 3.... or is that a Typo and should be Libre 2? If it's a 3, how did you happen to get it. Are you on a pump or MDI and which insulin(s)?

 

[Lucyr]

This is your assumption or guess, but she introduced herself as a DSN so put that high horse back in the stable.

Sounds like you misheard something like “nurse with a specialist interest in diabetes” (ie nurse that sees the diabetics) for diabetes specialist nurse

 

[Jasmin2000]

Sounds like you misheard something like “nurse with a specialist interest in diabetes” (ie nurse that sees the diabetics) for diabetes specialist nurse

Wish it were so simple, but as described already, the nurse introduced herself as a 'Diabetes Specialist Nurse' and had this on her doorplate. Anyways I'm seeing the Hospital DSN in a week so hopefully get some answers there.

 

[everydayupsanddowns]

Wish it were so simple, but as described already, the nurse introduced herself as a 'Diabetes Specialist Nurse' and had this on her doorplate. Anyways I'm seeing the Hospital DSN in a week so hopefully get some answers there.

Hope you get on better with the hospital team @Jasmin2000

In my area some of the hospital DSNs also venture out to various surgeries to offer help and support there.

Lucy lives with autism so sometimes finds comments intended to be lighthearted confusing. I’m sure no upset was intended.

 

[Jasmin2000]

Hope you get on better with the hospital team @Jasmin2000

In my area some of the hospital DSNs also venture out to various surgeries to offer help and support there.

Lucy lives with autism so sometimes finds comments intended to be lighthearted confusing. I’m sure no upset was intended.

Hope springs eternal!

I was actually going to ask @Lucyr if she was neurodiverse as I have OCD and I recognised some elelments. It stops me walking away until everything is smooth and agreeable, so we should be having some lengthy discussions soon!