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How often do you have check-ups?

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Hello,

How often do you have check-ups? What doctors do you see - eye doctor, dentist, endocrynologist, etc. ?

Thanks in advance for your answers! ;)

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22/08/2016 at 18:23

Been to my doctor 2 times in 18 month only seen diabetes nurse 2 times and never get a answer back from them had eyes test once in 18 month .I'm type 2 my levels in the 20 something I feel like death so have changed my doctor now and seeing new one end of September so hopefully they will do some things to help.

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22/08/2016 at 22:12

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I have just had a review with the diabetes nurse and my eye screening plus test ( 2 new pairs of glasses ) , waiting to see dietician and see the doctor and specialist for various things not just diabetes about once a month.Forever having blood tests though , told the nurse I was going to start charging them !

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22/08/2016 at 23:22

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i go when i am called by the relevant professional whoever that is

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24/08/2016 at 07:48

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I have a a six monthly blood test, consultation with my doctor and a dietican and podiatrist. Also an annual retinal screening.

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24/08/2016 at 12:01

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Annual retinal screening

Hb1ac every 3 months

Psychiatric review once a year by mental health facilitator

Appointment with psychiatric consultant every 3-6 months

Blood tests and gp appointments when necessary

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06/09/2016 at 11:50

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I have a yearly Hba1c, every year retinopathy test, but for t2 that's reduced to once every 2 years. I have diabetes nurse check once every 6 months. I don't think that t2 is treated as serious as t1

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15/03/2017 at 11:56

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Thanks everyone for sharing your experience!

If you have something to add, don't hesitate!

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