Have you ever cried on the physician’s workplace, in entrance of a brand new physician who doesn’t know you from Alice? I’ve. Yesterday. I didn’t ugly cry or sob, simply tears. I apologized to him and defined that “no one has ever listened to me before.” Guess what he stated! “I’m sorry that happened to you but we’re going to get this worked out.”
Let me again up a bit. Yesterday I had my first appointment with my new HCP, who occurs to be 35 miles away. As I’ve stated in earlier posts, I’m uninterested in my considerations being ignored so I’ve modified docs. I had deliberate to see a physician who was instructed to me by somebody within the DOC. I referred to as final week and was so upset to seek out out that he’s now not taking new sufferers. Damn my luck! However, there’s a nurse practitioner in his workplace who might see me. Yes, he might assist me with my diabetes. I figured, what the heck, let’s give this a shot. I went armed with information and dedication. I defined that I’ve been dwelling with diabetes for over 12 years. I acknowledged that my A1c continues to be very steady however I had offered him with numbers, each fasting and pre/publish prandial that I had gathered when getting ready to see the dietician in November, that I hoped would clarify my considerations. I stated, “I know my A1c is good but I don’t think that fasting numbers in the 160s or post prandial numbers above 200 are a good thing.” You won’t ever in 1,000,000 years guess what he stated to me. “You are absolutely right.” What? Really? (This is the place I teared-up).
He informed me that I had choices, together with extra oral meds and Lantus. HE OFFERED ME INSULIN!!!!!!!!! Deep breath. I indicated that I didn’t need to take extra oral stuff, however needed one thing quicker and extra predictable. This is the place he informed me that he wasn’t used to seeing sufferers who truly requested for insulin. He stated he has sufferers with A1cs of 10 and 11 who refuse insulin. That made me unhappy. He applauded me for realizing that issues have been progressing and wanting to leap on it earlier than issues obtained worse.
I can not adequately clarify to you ways all this felt. My considerations have been validated, a HCP listened and we got here up with a plan collectively. I had fasting labs performed this morning and I’ll return subsequent Monday for a extra thorough looking-over in addition to directions on the best way to poke myself with Lantus. Oh, and he has referred me to a CDE which is one other factor I’ve by no means had…in 12+ years.
I really feel extra hopeful. I’m a bit nervous about weight acquire however the physician stated we’d keep watch over that and regulate as wanted. I’m involved about the price of the Lantus. (More on this and an insurance coverage rant on the following publish.) No matter the price, it’s okay as a result of I GET TO USE SOME INSULIN!!!!! I be glad, are you able to inform?
Oh, and please be taught from my expertise. Don’t EVER let a physician let you know that your considerations aren’t legitimate. Don’t proceed to see a physician who received’t take heed to you. Stand up. Speak up. Do no matter it’s worthwhile to do to get the healthcare you deserve. Please.
