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How often do you have check-ups?
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Been to my doctor 2 times in 18 month only seen diabetes nurse 2 times and never get a answer back from them had eyes test once in 18 month .I'm type 2 my levels in the 20 something I feel like death so have changed my doctor now and seeing new one end of September so hopefully they will do some things to help.
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I have just had a review with the diabetes nurse and my eye screening plus test ( 2 new pairs of glasses ) , waiting to see dietician and see the doctor and specialist for various things not just diabetes about once a month.Forever having blood tests though , told the nurse I was going to start charging them !
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i go when i am called by the relevant professional whoever that is
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I have a a six monthly blood test, consultation with my doctor and a dietican and podiatrist. Also an annual retinal screening.
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Annual retinal screening
Hb1ac every 3 months
Psychiatric review once a year by mental health facilitator
Appointment with psychiatric consultant every 3-6 months
Blood tests and gp appointments when necessary
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I have a yearly Hba1c, every year retinopathy test, but for t2 that's reduced to once every 2 years. I have diabetes nurse check once every 6 months. I don't think that t2 is treated as serious as t1
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Thanks everyone for sharing your experience!
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Hello,
How often do you have check-ups? What doctors do you see - eye doctor, dentist, endocrynologist, etc. ?
Thanks in advance for your answers! ;)
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