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Review results now in.

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Dollypolly

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well was at the nursy last week with her trainee.
I'm being checked 3 monthly the now.
I was thinking it would be the same tests as before nope one blood test and told that was that??
I'm diet controlled no meds and nothing on my diet or exercises or even a weigh in. I had to ask for that. I'm not even sure she logged it.
I was sorely disappointed in the appointment to be honest.
I phoned surgery to ask about my results to be told they are not in and I then remember I have Mydiabetes and log in and it's there and I'm doing a happy dance I'm 6.7% down 2% from 3 months ago. All down to me with changing my diet and getting a monitor to test so I know what to avoid in my diet. Also taking up some exercise for my mental Health and well being as I nightly walk 45-60 minutes a night now and toning exercise every other day. My change of diet was for my blood sugar levels and the weight loss was a side effect of that.
I would like to thank you lot on this forum for that as I took my head out of the sand and went low carb and it worked for me. For listening to me whinge and moan and for having happy days too.
 
So even ever 3 months all the checks should still be done not just yearly?
I was expecting my weight and blood pressure to be taken at least.
Talks on how my diet was going and what I was doing to achieve this.
But nope one blood test and me asking why they didnt tell me I was already diabetic 2 years ago which was glossed over and I asked for a complaints form to be asked why. I sited standards, poor care and welfare. She referred me to the lass on the deck.
 
So even ever 3 months all the checks should still be done not just yearly?
Maybe not all of them - some you would only expect once a year, like retinopathy checks, flu jabs and perhaps foot tickling, but I would at least expect them to do your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol, and possibly kidney function, and discuss any problems you might be having 🙂
 
Great news Dollypolly surprised you didn't get the basic checks though, but well done on getting down 2% good work 🙂
 
Eye tests is the opticians here in Scotland.different appointment that and once a year unless I have problems as the guy said any changes get an appointment asap for a look see. He was very understanding.
My next review will be August 2017. That's if I've not been booted out of the surgery by then. I'm going to make an appointment with my own GP as the diabetic one is now on maternity leave and there is no other in her place. This should be interesting to say the least then. Might ask to be referred till the other GP is back and see what they say.
Oh and the dismissive way she spoke as I was so happy as I self monitor I did say I'm hoping for a 6.5% on results and she said I doubt it and we'll be discussing medication and I said as usual no we won't I am not going on metiformin and my reasons. Nursy ignored me at this point like a child.
I'm still happy at my results though and the weight loss into the bargain.
 
Oh and the dismissive way she spoke as I was so happy as I self monitor I did say I'm hoping for a 6.5% on results and she said I doubt it and we'll be discussing medication and I said as usual no we won't I am not going on metiformin and my reasons. Nursy ignored me at this point like a child.
I'm still happy at my results though and the weight loss into the bargain.
Let's hope she was just having a bad day, and doesn't always treat people like that! 😱 😉
 
Great news Dollypolly surprised you didn't get the basic checks though, but well done on getting down 2% good work 🙂

Thank you all my hard work paid of now to reduce further if I can in another 3 months time.
 
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