I know I always get so out of whack just before I have to go to an Endocrinologist appointment. Even though my Dr.'s work with me I am always anxious and nervous not matter how prepared I am. I had my list of questions to ask, list of prescriptions I need refills for and input on some adjustments. I was all ready but my blood sugar decided to go crazy I was 42 by the time they called my name to go into the appointment. I know it was a fast dropping blood sugar because I had just treated a 75 a little before I left and Duchess was very insistent I needed to act quickly. I think I scared the nurse she was like that is very low but she really had not idea I have seen so much lower and I think because I am used to them to an extent I do not react act as fast as I would have in the past. I treated with some fruit slices and a gluten free granola bar. I knew it would rise but was moving rather slow yesterday. Then I hear my pump going off low battery shutting down. I know I have batteries but they were in my pack in the car and I needed to wait for the Dr. and then nurse told me they had a spare and she would just put one in for me. I love my Dr.'s office they are great. Sometimes when I am low things like this really can help.
So the Dr. comes in and hands me my blood work bad news I am still sub-optimal on my vitamin D levels and have been on and off this year. So I will continue on with the prescription Vitamin D until my next appointment which is not hard its a once a week pill. Then I mentioned by recent appointment to my Retina Specialist who told me that 90 percent of all people with Retinopathy have Kidney issues. I thought that was a really high number to be accurate. So I was really skeptical because I have never heard that before. My Dr. looked at me funny and said Tarra your creatinine levels are currently better than some non-diabetics levels. They said they had checked it several times this year and there is not need to see a Nephrologist at this point because my levels are great. I know my Dr. was upset at the misinformation the Retina Specialist is spreading. I know my Dr. was going to call him personally to discuss the fact that their is not need for me to see a nephrologist. I know I was relieved to hear that their was no reason to go to another specialist. I feel like that is all I do at times. The good news is that the Dr. notice right away the dramatic drop in lows in general which is wonderful. I know except for Friends for Life Conference I had a lot less lows which I am really proud of. I really have to give Duchess credit for the as well. I know she had really helped me to accomplish this goal as well. She is an amazing service dog and best friend.
So the Dr. comes in and hands me my blood work bad news I am still sub-optimal on my vitamin D levels and have been on and off this year. So I will continue on with the prescription Vitamin D until my next appointment which is not hard its a once a week pill. Then I mentioned by recent appointment to my Retina Specialist who told me that 90 percent of all people with Retinopathy have Kidney issues. I thought that was a really high number to be accurate. So I was really skeptical because I have never heard that before. My Dr. looked at me funny and said Tarra your creatinine levels are currently better than some non-diabetics levels. They said they had checked it several times this year and there is not need to see a Nephrologist at this point because my levels are great. I know my Dr. was upset at the misinformation the Retina Specialist is spreading. I know my Dr. was going to call him personally to discuss the fact that their is not need for me to see a nephrologist. I know I was relieved to hear that their was no reason to go to another specialist. I feel like that is all I do at times. The good news is that the Dr. notice right away the dramatic drop in lows in general which is wonderful. I know except for Friends for Life Conference I had a lot less lows which I am really proud of. I really have to give Duchess credit for the as well. I know she had really helped me to accomplish this goal as well. She is an amazing service dog and best friend.
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