what type of DR?

6swolcott

Friday I go back to my primary dr for the first visit since being diagnosed four weeks ago, my question is should I be seeing a specialist and if so what type of dr? my dr is great love her for general but she isnt really giving me alot of info regarding what to do and how to control my blood sugar, Ive learned alot from reading the topics on this group and it has helped me tremendously. Thanks to everyone here for sharing and supporting

LeannSz

You should ask her for a referral to do the class for diabetes nutrition. You may also want to see a diabetic nutriontionist/dietian one on one. These things are covered under most insurances. Once you know the basics you can understand better all the information available online.

ldg323

If you decide you need a specialist you would see and Endocrinologist. I see one as I am not in control right now. Their offices are FULL of information on diabetes. But honestly, most of what I learn, I learn from the web. If something doesn't seem right to me I write it down to ask him at my next visit.

travisseger

I think it depends on how well you are doing in bringing your glucose under control and how well you have come in understanding this disease and the management of it. I just see my primary, and as long as my A1C stays below 6.0, he is probably the only doctor I will see. Truth be told, I learn far more from personal research and testing, and from fellow diabetics, than I have from any doctor.

It never hurts to get all the information you can, so if your insurance pays for a diabetic education/nutrition class, I'd get a referral for one. I didn't see eye-to-eye with the nutritionist (she wanted me to eat way too many carbs for my liking and what glucose levels were acceptable to her were not acceptable to me) but I still learned some things from her that have been helpful.

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Cyngen

I see an endocrinologist even though I'm under great control. She's just got the demeanor and knowledge I want for this disease. I have a GP for everything else.

6swolcott

thanks everyone, as always great advice, I appreciate the help and will talk with her tommrow about going to the specialist, cant hurt since I also have thyroid issues. wishing everyone an awesome low blood sugar day.