[Diabetes-Talk] Mixed Medical News

[gary-melconian]

Veronica, I know .the type 1 will get more privilages then the type 2
diabetic.i don't get why the medical world thinks that the type 2 does not
matter compared to the type 1 diabetic.  Is because we are not injecting
ourselves every  hour   or more.  I don't get it. Sorry for being so
critical of what is going on with the medical industry and  comparing type 1
to type 2 diabetes.  

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From: Diabetes-Talk <diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Veronica
Elsea via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 12:11 PM
To: 'Diabetes Talk for the Blind' <diabetes-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: Veronica Elsea <veronica at laurelcreekmusic.com>
Subject: Re: [Diabetes-Talk] Mixed Medical News

Hi Lisa.
You know, I've lost count of the times when I've said that I think I have it
easier being Type 1. People take it seriously. It seems to take beyond
forever for the medical establishment to readjust its thinking as we learn
new things. Type 2 definitely has a genetic component. I don't believe you
bring it on yourself and you deserve to be treated like you matter. I hate
this blame game we play. So I definitely don't think you're being negative
by expressing frustration with reality. I know professionals who are making
a real effort to change the perceptions and the responses and I know
professionals who just can't seem to be bothered.
Good for you for caring about yourself. Please remember that we care about
you too. Hang in there and keep at it.
Veronica


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-----Original Message-----
From: Diabetes-Talk [mailto:diabetes-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Lisa Belville via Diabetes-Talk
Sent: Tuesday, January 26, 2021 11:50 AM
To: Diabetes Talk for the Blind
Cc: Lisa Belville
Subject: [Diabetes-Talk] Mixed Medical News

Hi, all.


Yesterday I  saw my primary care doctor and we went over my latest blood
work.  I was pleased and relieved that my A1C dropped, but not pleased to
learn that even though I'm struggling to obtain accurate readings with my
current meter, the prospect of getting the ever-popular Medicaid/Medicare
combo to cover a CGM is very slim.  The positive thing is that my doctor is
going to try to get them to fund it.  I did tell her about the need for
testing four times a day and that I would have no problem doing this if the
process weren't so wasteful and inaccurate.  
She's trying to get me a Libra Freestyle.


The other disturbing thing I learned is that if someone is taking Metformin,
even a large daily dose, and it is controlling the A1C, the common medical
advice is that such a person is now advised that daily sugar testing isn't
necessary.  My doctor disagrees with this and wants me to continue to at
least try getting regular readings.


More nuttiness from the medical establishment. I honestly think they want us
Type II people to just die off so they can spend money on someone who
deserves it, like life long smokers who get cancer or COPD. 
   It's our fault for getting diabetes, so why should we get better
monitoring and better coverage.  At least this is how I'm starting to feel
throughout this process.  so what if some of us are trying to better
ourselves.


Okay, so I'm not that negative, but it does feel good to share these
thoughts with others who have experienced this attitude before.  My doctor
is actually cool with blindness and is open to new methods, and sometimes
that's half the battle.




Lisa






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