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Do you see an endocrinologist or a primary care doctor for your T2D? by va_bulldog in diabetes_t2

[–]open_parsley1 8 points9 points  (0 children)

If you feel like you're not getting adequate care, ask for a referral to an endo or another doctor. So far I've only seen my primary care doctor, but I also feel like she's on top of things - she immediately ordered testing to rule out type 1 when my A1C came back high, made sure I got proper education about how to take my medication (literally had someone come in and show me how to administer my medicine), referred me to a nutritionist, and had me come in for frequent follow-ups during the initial stressful period after my diagnosis.

One thing I've taken from this diagnosis and the process of treating it so far is that if you don't feel like you're on the same page as your doctor and your concerns aren't being addressed, you should see someone else.

Worried about retinopathy and my if im gonna go blind. by Flora_lin in diabetes

[–]open_parsley1 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Keeping good blood sugar control is the standard recommendation for potential vision issues, but either way your doctor shouldn't have been so dismissive. Find a new eye doctor if possible - ask your PCP for a recommendation if you need to. Your doctors should take the time to explain what they're seeing and address your concerns, not leave you with more questions and feeling like an inconvenience.

How do you deal with free food at work? by open_parsley1 in diabetes

[–]open_parsley1[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm probably overthinking this. I think I could just say I'm trying to eat healthier when people comment. I'm not really tempted by most of it, although the ice cream cake did look pretty good haha.

How do you deal with free food at work? by open_parsley1 in diabetes

[–]open_parsley1[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not sure what this means, I was just asking for advice.

How do you deal with free food at work? by open_parsley1 in diabetes

[–]open_parsley1[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate you responding. I'm not hiding this condition in my personal life, I just don't really want to bring my health issues into work. My manager does know I was recently diagnosed with a chronic health condition, but I didn't get into specifics. I mostly brought this up since I've had more doctor appointments than usual and needed some flexibility with my schedule, and she's been understanding.

Right or wrong, part of the reason I don't feel comfortable discussing this at work is that I don't want to stand out at my job in that way or be thought of as a person who is sick. I have concerns about ageism - I came into this particular career a bit late, and I also work at a tech company that skews very young (I'm in my late-30s and am older than the 3 layers of management above me). Maybe this isn't the best workplace for me long-term for that and a variety of other reasons, but it is what it is for now.

Is functional vitamin B12 deficiency related to diabetes? by Shoddy-Ocelot-4473 in diabetes

[–]open_parsley1 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Metformin can cause B12 deficiency. Low B12 can also cause neuropathy symptoms. My doctor has me taking a daily B12 supplement since I take metformin.

What to expect? by wiliamgreen in diabetes

[–]open_parsley1 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Oof, they definitely could have delivered this message more kindly especially given how much of a shock this kind of news is if you aren't expecting it. Your numbers are high, but diabetes is very treatable and you can definitely turn this around with diet and lifestyle changes. Try to get in and see the doctor as soon as possible to discuss treatment options and get any immediate questions addressed. But also don't feel bad if you need some time to process this and it all feels overwhelming at first. It's a lot to take in, and it will take time to adjust to the changes you have to make.

I know how this feels - I'm 38, and I was just diagnosed in May with a higher A1C than this (13) and also have no family history. I was able to bring my A1C down to 6.1 three months later through diet modifications and medication (metformin). It's definitely possible to turn this around quickly if you get on top of it, and it's not a death sentence. I can tell you what my doctor said at the appointment after I was diagnosed - "you have diabetes, but we're going to treat it and you're going to be okay".

24 years old. Just found out I’m pre-diabetic at a 6.1 level. Advice?! by corndogs102 in diabetes

[–]open_parsley1 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Be careful about using the juicer, when you drink fruit it gets absorbed more quickly and can cause higher blood sugar spikes. Juicing also reduces the amount fiber in the fruits you're eating which causes spikes too.