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."

A few times, I've e-mailed with problems. The first time, he promptly hit reply and sent recommendations. But future attempts weren't as fruitful. If I don't hear back in a day and need advice, I call the office. The harried front-desk girl isn't any help and it seems like an eternity before the doctor, or should I say nurse, actually calls me back.

The last two times I needed help, I seriously felt as though I was harassing the receptionist. You don't want to mess with a pregnant woman, especially if her blood sugar's wonky.

This latest round of crazy blood sugars and unreturned phone calls have me wondering if I should seek out a new doctor. But, with just 11 weeks to go, isn't it a little late in the game? Considering most endos in my area have a three month wait for an appointment and the baby's due in just under three months, I guess I'll have to stick it out where I am.

I sincerely wish I'd read Melissa's advice before I committed to this doctor's office. The warning signs were clear from my very first visit. A three-hour wait for a 5-minute consultation with the doctor. If you're in the market for a new doctor, make sure you read her piece first!