[Diabetes-talk] questions

[cheryl echevarria]

what was low your hemoglobin a1c it is 5 or lower it is low, and that is 
with a 3 month average, but if it is 5-6 you are in normal range, get a copy 
of your blood work, that is your right to get and go see an endocrinologist 
instead of your primary care doctor.

Cheryl Echevarria


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul & Paula Jordan" <paujor at fuse.net>
To: "'Diabetes Talk for the Blind'" <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Saturday, May 09, 2009 2:31 PM
Subject: [Diabetes-talk] questions


> Last Wednesday, I had a major blood test, and they told me the results 
> would
> be back on Thursday.  This is the first full test I have had since being
> diagnosed last September.
>
>
>
> On Thursday, I called the office to get my readings, as my triglycerides 
> at
> least are totally off the wall.  My primary doctor didn't return my call,
> but it was returned by an associates medical assistant, who informed that 
> my
> readings were in good shape, except that my blood glucose readings were 
> low.
>
>
>
>
> This is crap, as he didn't have the averages from my meter, and when I 
> asked
> about other numbers, she hung up.  In short, I found out nothing about 
> what
> I really wanted to know.
>
> Do I have the right to be angry, or should I cut them some slack?  I'm not
> asking anyone to pass judgement on how my doctor's office works, but 
> should
> I be concerned?
>
>
>
> Sorry for being so lengthy, but, I'm shopping for opinions based on
> experience.
>
>
>
> Pauld
>
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