Guest guest Posted February 19, 2002 Report Share Posted February 19, 2002 In a message dated 2/19/02 7:50:30 PM Eastern Standard Time, cld60@... writes: > When I called I talked to the admissions lady and told her that I wanted > a doctor that is nice and has a great bed side manor and who will talk > my ear off!!! > > Hi Sussie, I am so glad you are seeing a new doctor. My medical oncologist (when I had cancer) does not have good bedside manners, especially the first time you talk to him. It is different after he gets to know the patient. He is the best and I would not trade him for any other doctor. He lays it on the line, just like he sees it, but when he tells you " I think you will be okay " , you can believe it. He never tells a patient anything that he does not believe. He is kind, understanding and sincere. I wish he could be my only doctor. My family doctor is a lady. She is sweet, kind and understanding. In fact, I've not had any doctor that I did not like. Having faith, trust and confidence in your doctor means everything. Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Sus I don't understand any doctor who does not do a complete blood panel on a diabetic at least twice a year if not every three months. The incompitant that I was going to at least did that much. It sounds to me like you are making a change for the good, Carolyn Kaminski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Thanks Carolyn, My first and only blood test was a 6.7 and that is not real bad but I am 42 and anyone over 40 (or 30) should have those tests anyway. My brother in law had a hernia and the before surgery testes showed a Triglycerides of 700...He only needed to loose 20 lbs.. This new medial center has nutritionists and eye doctors and foot doctors and endocrinologists all in the same building... sus -----Original Message----- From: Carolyn Kaminski Sus I don't understand any doctor who does not do a complete blood panel on a diabetic at least twice a year if not every three months. The incompitant that I was going to at least did that much. It sounds to me like you are making a change for the good, Carolyn Kaminski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Dear Sus, After having 4 doctors that really were bad! I thought I'd found a good one. Last appointment we were 10 minutes late because of the snow and the receptionist said we were late and slammed the window. Monday I went for my swollen glands. She barely talked to me, just gave me antibiotics and pushed me out of the room. Did nothing else! The last 2 days I've had problems with my blood sugar going up past 300, then I laid down, and both times within 2 hours it was down in the 60's. I'm wondering if it was the antibiotics. > Do you all have these problems with doctors? Does > your doctor talk to > you about diabetes when you visit him or her? Did > you get a cholesterol > test? Did your doctor ask you about food or your > blood sugar numbers? Am > I being way too picky to expect this? > sus __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 You aren't being too picky. You should be asking these questions and so should your doctor. Good luck with the new one. ----- Original Message ----- > Do you all have these problems with doctors? Does your doctor talk to > you about diabetes when you visit him or her? Did you get a cholesterol > test? Did your doctor ask you about food or your blood sugar numbers? Am > I being way too picky to expect this? > sus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Hi Sus, No, I don't believe you are expecting too much. I just love my Dr. He's compassionate and Godly (which is important to me). He keeps up with all the latest literature and studies and is always eager to share what he has learned with me (what is pertinent to my case). He's a cheerleader when I'm down. He's probably errs on the conservative side and orders a battery of labs every 6 months or so. Of course she should ask to see your BS Log so he can see how you're doing. Good Luck with your new Dr. Let us know how it goes. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: CLD Do you all have these problems with doctors? Does your doctor talk to you about diabetes when you visit him or her? Did you get a cholesterol test? Did your doctor ask you about food or your blood sugar numbers? Am I being way too picky to expect this? sus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 In a message dated 2/20/02 10:03:29 AM Eastern Standard Time, cld60@... writes: > I stopped keeping a log but I think I will start again today just in > case she needs it. Hi Sussie, It would be a good idea to have a record of your readings, what time they were taken, what and how much you eat and exercise. I know this is a lot but once your doctor sees this, she will be able to tell you what you are doing right and doing wrong. Also, start making a list of questions you have for her. Having the list with you will make it so much easier. I'm anxious to hear about your visit with her. Eunice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2002 Report Share Posted February 20, 2002 Thanks You are blessed to have such a doc.and I know that I will find one it's a matter of not settling for less! I stopped keeping a log but I think I will start again today just in case she needs it. My machine keeps records...sus -----Original Message----- From: A. Hi Sus, No, I don't believe you are expecting too much. I just love my Dr. He's compassionate and Godly (which is important to me). He keeps up with all the latest literature and studies and is always eager to share what he has learned with me (what is pertinent to my case). He's a cheerleader when I'm down. He's probably errs on the conservative side and orders a battery of labs every 6 months or so. Of course she should ask to see your BS Log so he can see how you're doing. Good Luck with your new Dr. Let us know how it goes. Chris .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 sus: All my doctor talks to me abt is diabetes! She asks abt my blood sugars, my eyes (i am currently having laser surgerys done-4 of them), my cholesterol, my heart (i am involved in a 3 yr heart study for diabetics type 1 ), my diet, etc. I e-mail her w/ test results & can call her any time I'd like. She is, by far, the best diabetes-aware Dr I have had in 12 years of being diabetic. She is firm , when she needs to be & very thorough. I am fortunate to have found her & she practices 5 minutes from my house! mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 21, 2002 Report Share Posted February 21, 2002 You are soooooo lucky, Mark!! I hope she doesn't have to move. Wish I had a doctor like that! --- cotooche@... wrote: > sus: > All my doctor talks to me abt is diabetes! She asks > abt my blood sugars, my > eyes (i am currently having laser surgerys done-4 of > them), my cholesterol, > my heart (i am involved in a 3 yr heart study for > diabetics type 1 ), my > diet, etc. I e-mail her w/ test results & can call > her any time I'd like. She > is, by far, the best diabetes-aware Dr I have had in > 12 years of being > diabetic. She is firm , when she needs to be & very > thorough. I am fortunate > to have found her & she practices 5 minutes from my > house! > mark > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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