My "diabetes Doc" is not an Endo, he is a professor of Clinical Medicine at the University Med School.

His focus is more on the clinical technique/treatment of (many) diseases so is more straight forward - I really like his approach. But it is typically my Family Doc that I deal with most the time unless I have a question that is beyond her (understanding).

And you can really tell she is working from a "checklist" - goes over the numbers - A1C/eGFR/Potassium/Cholesterol - takes your BP, asks all the "standard questions" - any sign of neuropathy, forgetfulness, and other dysfunction etc and then on my way I go.

But being totally honest, my Pharmacist and my Dietitian are better equipped to answer most of my questions (at least at this point) then either of my Doctors.

Add in the Diabetes Counselor that makes up our working group and I really don't need a Doc for advice - those 3 do "diabetes for a living".

I do have an endocrinologist and have had him as one of my doctors for a few years. I was diagnosed by my PCP with hyperthyroidism and put on Levothyroxine 100mg each day. My endocrinologist not only took me off this medication but he also found 2 nodules on my thyroid and is watching them closely. A third nodule has been detected and is growing quickly.

At one of my visits to see him earlier this year, I told him that I have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I asked if he would be willing to treat my diabetes and he said yes. He told me that I need to lose weight and he handed me some brochures and leaflets and sent me on my way. To be honest, I got more information from my PCP, who is also an internal medicine doctor, than I get from my endocrinologist. I was very disappointed. My endocrinologist is more interested in my thyroid and the nodules than in treating my diabetes.

That’s just my experience with my PCP and endocrinologist…

Roxybaby I take Jardiance too and it was my cardiologist that prescribed it for the same reasons!

Yes exactly! My pc Doc said “ try to keep it under control” with no explanation of how to do so.

I go to an Endo for thyroid and diabetes.
I c her every 4 months. I told her i wanted off Metformin, diarrhea, and on Jardiance. The gastric issues are gone. My cousin is monitored closely due to heart and kidney issues. She takes Jardiance, as her cardiologist likes it. Helps the heart. Thats my story and im sticking to it.