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August 30th, 2008
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When my dLife mail showed up in my inbox with Melissa's Diabetes Viewpoint column When It's Time to Change Doctors, it really clicked with me.

Lately, I've been having problems with my endo. Granted, I'm pregnant and extra needy these days, but I just feel that I'm not getting the personalized attention that I deserve and need.

Truth be told, I never see him any more. Once I month, I come in to his office, wait for what is often an eternity (despite intentionally scheduling for "slow times") and when my name is finally called, I get to see a nurse instead of the doctor.

Every other week, I e-mail my blood sugar logs to the doctor, along with any questions or concerns I have and a brief update. For a while, it was mostly, "Things are going good. I hit a little bump, but I upped my insulin and it smoothed out." (READ MORE)



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Lindsey Guerin
Lindsey is a typical, yet unique, Texas girl who loves shopping, movies and reading. She loves to travel and take risks. She dreams of diabetes cures, never-ending cheesecake and her own airplane. The rest you can discover in her blog!(Read More)

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