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Back in October I had an appointment to see my endocrinologist. October was not a good month for me.

 

During that month I was packing up my house, and walking away from the only place my children knew as “home,” and was in a very deep funk.

 

I knew I was not eating right. No exercising. And my blood sugars had been crazy high because of ignoring all the stuff that helps.

 

I didn’t go. I totally ditched getting my a1c test drawn.

 

So, I ditched the appointment and the test. And I haven’t gone back.

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Since I've made the leap to find a new doctor, I figured it's about time that I make a list of what I need/want in my new doctor. I've never seriously thought about it, even though I've been through many doctors. But since I'm a thinking adult, I might as well figure it out.

 

When I was diagnosed, I don't think I got a choice on who I saw for my diabetes care. I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have liked anyone, even if I did get to choose. I was a pretty ticked off little 4 year old. I saw that first doctor, Dr. Sherman (who was amazing, despite my dislike of doctors), up until I was about 10. When she moved away, I stayed within the same system that I was in (it was the best pediatric diabetes care in the state). I had a choice of about five doctors.

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In two weeks I have my next endo appointment scheduled and I am already nervous.


I am eating like it is going out of style and my increase of mass is proof positive! At work I am constantly munching on anything I can get my hands on and continue with it when I get home! I feel like I will never get back on track with Weight Watchers. I feel so far gone.


And because of all the poor food choices my blood sugars have paid the price. I keep running high all day to only crash in the middle of the night. I feel out of wack and completely out of control.


So now I have to face the music with my endocrinologist and frankly I don’t want to.


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I've got that nervy, kinda sick feeling.  A type of cold feet, but all in my mind.  Maybe it's butterflies I feel, but it's not really in my tummy.  I'm dreading the stop on the scale on the way back to the tiny little interview (maybe I should call it interrogation, that seems more accurate) room.

 

It's Endo-Nerves.  Tomorrow is my endocrinologist visit.  It's only been a couple months, but with my impending insurance (maybe I should call it un-surance) upheaval, I'm going in a few weeks early.  

 

This may be the last time I go to this particular doctor (maybe I should call her Physcian's Assistant, that seems much more accurate).  Since I won't be commuting up to work following my lay-off, it's really silly to consider driving over an hour each way to see this highly rated and very popular specialist (and his minions, AKA PAs).  

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I had an endo appointment this week that was pretty uneventful.

 

We went over my blood work and everything looked good except for my a1c of course. I pretty much accepted that it would not be great since my blood sugars have been high and it was only a month ago that rang in with an a1c of 8.3.

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Yesterday I posted about the terrible heat we are having here in Southern California and how my glucose meter would not work until it cooled down.

 

I also hinted about a new pump routine that my new Endocrinologist gave me when I am playing Racquetball and I wanted to tell you about it.

 

He asked me what I did for exercise to which I told him about Disc Golf and Racquetball. I gave him the same answer I have given here, "I cannot strap myself to a machine for an hour a day. I love doing other stuff instead."

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Scott Marvel
Scott MarvelScott lives an active life with type 1 diabetes. Aiming to stay on top of his unexpected diagnosis, he puts a strong foot forward to stay in control.
Living life in the sun and fulfilling his dreams, Scott tries to educate himself, and others, on the unquestionable possibilities of a life with type 1 diabetes.
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Carey Potash
Carey PotashCarey is a full-time hater of diabetes. The benefits stink. His 7-year-old son, Charlie, has been giving he and his wife the finger since November of 2003. Carey's parenting humor has appeared in various websites and print magazines. He resides in the suburbs of Philadelphia with his wife and three children. (Read More)
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