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Most Doctors that treat Type 2 Diabetics are Primary/Family Doctors that might know a lot about diabetes or might have to look up the spelling
In order to allow them to help you manage they use a set of Guidelines written by experts covering all aspects to treating Type 2 Diabetics. All of the member countries in the group (Diabetes Team) use the same "play book" with the odd minor change here or there to deal with a specific population
Anyhow, the "big review" is done every 5 years, last… read more
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Members reflected on whether 90 days is enough time for newly diagnosed Type 2 diabetics to make lifestyle changes before starting medication,... Read more
One of the downsides of Socialized Medicine at least in Ontario right now is, if I give up my Doctor it could take 5 to 8 YEARS to get a new one - I got lucky and have a pretty decent Doc
45 years ago I had a good doctor who as part of the diagnosis process always asked me what I thought was wrong with me. He believed that we know more about our bodies and even though we might not be able to articulated very well what’s wrong with us we can give the doctor good clues.
He also wasn’t too proud to look up his medical encyclopaedia in front of me if he wasn’t sure.
Unfortunately I moved homes so could no longer be his patient.
Most doctors these days care more about the money. In days of old being a doctor was a vocation.
@A DiabetesTeam Member
My doctor is the same. She also takes note of my mood check all my levels monthly. If she can't help me she will send me to someone who can.
I was gong to yo fix myself and did lose weight and change my diet but it did not last . Got my A1c down significantly but after six months fell into denial! My point is a formula does not fit everyone and a good relationship with your dr is important! And he needs lee way to treat as he sees fit!
@A DiabetesTeam Member you are blessed
Mine listens but I di not always agree with his advise
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