Post by Steve on Mar 18, 2017 11:44:51 GMT -8
There is so much information about diabetes that it's impossible to absorb in any quick way. So many small details that matter, it's easy to miss something important, or misunderstand something and get too far into the weeds before you suddenly understand something that might have made a difference! I know this first hand. It would be great to think this forum might help prevent, or at least postpone some major problems that wait for you! Use it to get some snapshot information that will help you generate a list of questions to ask your doctors. Your primary care is always short on time but should still allow you a chance to get a better grip on what you ask about if you have a prepared list. Believe it, you want more information!
Blood Numbers refers to our daily estimated average glucose (eAG) numbers and also the blood pressure (BP) numbers which are important to track. It's one thing to get an A1c every 90 days that is based on a solid line of glucose levels from every minute of time for the previous 90 days, but it always bothered me that blood pressure is typically only checked once at the doctor's office. While I'm sure many diabetics do get their own BP cuffs for frequent checks at home, how many can take a report to the doctor? And yet your BP is significantly important in diabetes problems. You get, or don't get a BP medication based on a single glimpse of your BP in the office? A situation notorious for causing "white coat syndrome"? Get a cuff and check at home, every day. Read why...
Meanwhile, we have such infrequent (and short) opportunities to ask questions, this forum offers a place to ask about things. Sure, "Dr. Google" helps, but we can have a conversation here. Got a new idea? Tell us about it and get feedback. Others have experiences to share, and as long as everyone knows that this is not a medical forum, you are free to evaluate and decide if something sounds worth a try!
Blood Numbers refers to our daily estimated average glucose (eAG) numbers and also the blood pressure (BP) numbers which are important to track. It's one thing to get an A1c every 90 days that is based on a solid line of glucose levels from every minute of time for the previous 90 days, but it always bothered me that blood pressure is typically only checked once at the doctor's office. While I'm sure many diabetics do get their own BP cuffs for frequent checks at home, how many can take a report to the doctor? And yet your BP is significantly important in diabetes problems. You get, or don't get a BP medication based on a single glimpse of your BP in the office? A situation notorious for causing "white coat syndrome"? Get a cuff and check at home, every day. Read why...
Meanwhile, we have such infrequent (and short) opportunities to ask questions, this forum offers a place to ask about things. Sure, "Dr. Google" helps, but we can have a conversation here. Got a new idea? Tell us about it and get feedback. Others have experiences to share, and as long as everyone knows that this is not a medical forum, you are free to evaluate and decide if something sounds worth a try!