about the diabetes care/doctors in this area

[fabricdragon]

this is stuff i heard from the doctor directly, or overheard back when they let me be in the room:

1. when wayne was put on insulin his doctor would not show him how to self inject.wayne had to ask a friend who is a diabetic how to do it and where to give himself shots. the doctor , for some reason, would NOT teach him, nor would anyone in the

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[keastree]

The internet is a powerful tool. In fact, I think that Wayne has heard of it.

The American Diabetes Association has been there since before any of us were born. Their website HAS resources and information.

The Mayo Clinic website has excellent information.

WebMD has acceptable guidance.

Bottom line is that Type 2 diabetes is a very well covered topic when it comes to doing individual research--because so many people have the condition. Wayne -should- be reading as much as he can and making responsible choices for everything from food to healthcare providers. It's really not optional anymore, because uncontrolled diabetes is pretty much a one-way ticket to the grave--and I have seen the signs and smelled the ketosis. Time is running out on this one.

Several Good Books

[tarsa]

Yes, it's hysterical, but it's actually a good book on the basics

[littleblueghost]

I can go through a lot of the "What to ask, what you need to know to get started" stuff with you if you have phone/skype - yes it is long distance, but diabetes is diabetes, whether it is in Australia, USA or on the moon...

And I am happy to call if we can organise a time etc.

The big things I don't do/know are: talk much about injections/injection sites and needle length (needle length does play a role but I am not sure about the details....), what insulin would be best - I can look at BGLs and food and work out whether changing insulin amount or type might be necessary but can't make recommendations to which one or by how much- food is really my area.

I usually go through what we call the Cycle of Care - what should be done in a 12 month period to manage your diabetes, and what to ask your doctor for...

If this would be useful, let me know.

[fabricdragon]

i think it would be very useful.
i also would want you to talk TO WAYNE although i wantrto be where i can hear it so i know what you said.

i simply CANNOT bve the one going "the doctor/nurse said to do this.... now i am telling you to do it" i just cant.

i will and can HELP but i am really tired of it being my job.

in any case i am sure wayne can figure out this skype thing

[freyas_fire]

It ISN'T your job - he is responsible for his own health. He either takes the reins and does what it takes, or he dies. Period.
You are not his nurse and you shouldn't be shoved into a caretaker role. It took me all of five minutes to pull up the web links for you, and I'm sure it was the same for everyone else that posted info. It's not that hard, especially if he WORKS with computers on a daily basis.....there really is no excuse for him not taking responsibility on this. Blaming the malfunctioning meters is only a very small portion of the problem.

[paigemom]

This.

[mama_grainne]

Free A1C testing at CVS - you can go TODAY: http://minuteclinic.com/freea1c/

[mama_grainne]

This is probably the location nearest you: http://minuteclinic.com/PA/Philadelpia/Philadelphia-Harbison-Ave.aspx

[fabricdragon]

yup
i tried to get him to go last week........
i can try again

[bunnyjadwiga]

http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/treatment-and-care/who-is-on-your-healthcare-team/your-health-care-team.html

Pick up the phone and call the people at the American Diabetes Association.

http://www.diabetes.org/help/contact-us.html?utm_source=WWW&utm_medium=Footer&utm_content=ContactUs&utm_campaign=CON