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      Multiple daily injections users: Do you use a diabetes-specific app on a smart phone to track your insulin dosing? Share what works best for you in the comments!
      I use an InPen. Tracts my doses and gives report just like a pump. IOB total insulin etc.
    • 1 hour, 58 minutes ago
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      Multiple daily injections users: Do you use a diabetes-specific app on a smart phone to track your insulin dosing? Share what works best for you in the comments!
      I’m looking for an app that reminds me of basal doses that keeps the time static as you change time zones. For example, I recently travelled to London. My normal basal dose is at 8 PM at home but currently 1 AM in the UK. The Apple Health app reminded me to take it at 8 PM London time instead of 1 AM. I really just want an app that reminds me at the same time my body is set at without making me think about it.
    • 2 hours, 19 minutes ago
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      Multiple daily injections users: Do you use a diabetes-specific app on a smart phone to track your insulin dosing? Share what works best for you in the comments!
      I’m looking for an app that reminds me of basal doses that keeps the time static as you change time zones. For example, I recently travelled to London. My normal basal dose is at 8 PM at home but currently 1 AM in the UK. The Apple Health app reminded me to take it at 8 PM London time instead of 1 AM. I really just want an app that reminds me at the same time my body is set at without making me think about it.
    • 3 hours, 6 minutes ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      Echo Mick Martin. Gastroparesis? Try ondonestron (sp?) one of the 10 best medicines ever invented. Also, "a forever learning curve" and "If in doubt, pull it out."
    • 19 hours, 2 minutes ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      "It's a forever learning curve" - so very true
    • 19 hours, 9 minutes ago
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      For pump users: In the past 3 months, have you had issues with insulin delivery due to a bent cannula or occlusion?
      I hesitate to bring this up but I am quite sure this happens more than people realize. I use a tubed pump and small amounts of total daily insulin and have checked the tubing for YEARS for bubbles. YES, they are difficult to "notice" unless you have a good light behind the clear tubing because the insulin is also colorless. I detach and check the tubing in the morning and before bedtime if not before the evening meal...I'm talking about significant bubbles----8-10-or12 inches in length can appear and you would NOT notice them unless you were looking. I wonder how many people wonder why their blood sugar is occasionally high and it's being caused by a significant bubble...NO, not the champagne sized version that's often mentioned to "ignore." The pump company I deal with tried to get me to switch to injections instead but I am an EXPERT with the bubble situation. Also, comments over the years that I am probably not filling the reservoir correctly, etc....just plain silly. I am NOT new at this...LOL!!!
    • 19 hours, 35 minutes ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
      Janis Senungetuk likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
      Richard Wiener likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I began playing Pickleball last year in March. When the temperatures started to rise the extra effort my body was experiencing because of the heat got my body hormones out of balance and I began experiencing nausea, higher heart rates and feeling very uncomfortable. I soon realized that I cannot play when is too hot or I’ll end up with ketones. Any new activity when on. Insulin requires adjustments. It’s a forever learning curve. Adding to the heat, last year I was having some absorption problems by the overuse of my abdomen. I have now move the infusion sites to my upper front side and it’s working much better.
    • 1 day ago
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      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day ago
      Becky Hertz likes your comment at
      In the past 12 months, have you experienced nausea and/or vomiting as a symptom of high blood glucose levels?
      I said yes to nausea, occurred with a bad pump site insertion and rising BG over the next 4 hours. I picked it up early w CGM notification and realizing that it was very unusual for me to have rising BG at that time of the day (morning) when on Control IQ pump. The severity was delayed because I had given a breakfast meal bolus via the prior site before the change, so BG was rising after 3 hours, and I knew something was not right. I think this is an important clue for pumpers- when I see people get in trouble w bad sites or insertion failures, the thought process usually is- I just put a new site in, it must be ok- or maybe it does not occur to people that the pump site could have failed--when it should be- did the insertion fail? ----If in doubt, pull it out!----- I pulled the site and could see the cannula was bent, so I know what happened and injected w a syringe, put a new site in, and was better in a 3-4 hours.
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
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      Have you developed lipohypertrophy due to repeated injections/infusions of insulin? Lipohypertrophy is a term to describe hardened lumps of body fat just under the skin that resulted from repeated insulin injections/infusion sites. If so, share how you’ve handled lipohypertrophy in the comments!
      After 62 years I have skin issues everywhere. I am an avid at rotating every time I change my infusion set. When I was on multiple daily injections, up to 9 per day, I had massive skin hardening. Since on the pump it’s not nearly as bad that’s been 33 years. I take very little insulin my daily basal comes out to 9 units over 24 hours I eat two meals that I count carbs for and try to keep at a minimum of 30-40 per day. Everything is going well. Rotation is key
    • 1 day, 17 hours ago
      Wanacure likes your comment at
      Have you developed lipohypertrophy due to repeated injections/infusions of insulin? Lipohypertrophy is a term to describe hardened lumps of body fat just under the skin that resulted from repeated insulin injections/infusion sites. If so, share how you’ve handled lipohypertrophy in the comments!
      I use a pump and have had issues with insulin absorbtion. It seems I have a lot of them on the side I primarily use for infusion sets. I recently switched to the other side of my abdomen and dropped more than one point on my a1c.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      When I first started with my current Endo we would discuss the released and upcoming products and I would tell her about the 'off-market' applications and devices, we both learned from each other. But she was so good with helping me transition to the Dexcom and then the Tandem after Animas was pulled from the Market. She followed my Dex and even finer tuned my Basals and early this year I got an "unbeleivable" 5.4 A1c and we are both extremely happy!
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      Yes. But then I self-selected when choosing an endocrinology clinic that pursues cutting-edge advances 40 years ago. Cutting-edge is a phrase that is also often called bleeding-edge because it is often experimental, hit or miss on results, and very expensive. I am convinced the “bleeding” refers to $$$.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      Does your T1D healthcare provider suggest new medications or devices that they think would be beneficial to your T1D management during your appointments?
      not anymore, and I am happy about it! Most of the time they were recommending things that had been recently pitched to them by a pharmaceutical salesperson or a durable medical supplier. The doctors would give patients the "free samples" and it was often not the best fit, then after the "free" supply ran out, the prices were exorbitant. Maybe it still happens, but I haven't seen it for a while.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      The need for better CGM accuracy is a big consideration for me. Also my control is pretty good right now (a1c in the low 6 range). Although I am tempted by the sleep and exercise modes which would be very helpful since I’m getting back in to exercise. So…I keep sitting on the fence…
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      I don’t want to change from the Omnipod Dash to Omnipod 5 because the minimum target blood glucose is level is higher than where I like to keep it. My A1C is currently 5.0.
    • 1 day, 18 hours ago
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      For the last 5 years, the highest HbA1C I've had was 5.3. For the last 3 years the high, low, & average have been 5.2, 4.7, & 4.9. I'm not willing to go to an AID that sets a target of 6 to 7.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      I do MDI. For the last 7 years my A1C has averaged around 4.8. I have no reason to believe that a closed loop automated system could do that well.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      There are many reasons, as well as "something else." My arthritic fingers do not serve me well with a cell phone. I have trouble putting the needle covers back on to my insulin pen needles. If I had to take care of all the fine muscle issues associated with setting a pump up, I would probably require assistance. I am also not drawn to the issues I hear about tissue damage at the infusion sites, or knowing whether everything is seated properly and the insulin is actually flowing. Finally, I just have some kind of negative karma with electronics. I have worked as a lab biochemist. Somehow, I find the weaknesses of every machine in the lab. (the ideal industrial beta-tester) Having said that, what I hear about the numbers achieved with the tandem CIQ gives me pause to consider.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      Like others, the "closed loop" runs me too high - even the target bg is too high for me. I use the TandemX2 with BIQ integrated wqith my Dexcom G6. I also appreciate - and use - the temp basal function often. I would lose that with CIQ. L:ike Nilla Eckstrom (I think?) I like to be between 80-90, with maybe up to 120 after I eat.
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      If you have never used an insulin pump with automated insulin delivery (also known as a hybrid closed-loop pump), what are some of the reasons you’re reluctant, or obstacles you’ve encountered? Please select all that apply.
      The constant refilling and site changes...doesn't seem worth it.
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    33 Comments

    1. Steven Gill

      Since my diagnosis 24 years ago I’ve seen 5 different endocrinologists. The first said I was too old to be a TYPE 1 and my ideal weight was…….. The second was at those medical trials, very informative and detailed (at first sight said I was 20-25 lbs underweight and a Type 1: later supported by labwork). Thanks to changing jobs/insurance saw several others, the last got me pumping but otherwise I’m not enthralled that because one is an endocrinologist (specialized in hormones) necessarily mean one is skilled in diabetic care.

      My first doc was a general practitioner, while admitted a lack of experience we looked at my glucose readings and diet together and after 3 weeks on insulin moved me to meds than diet alone (I was the perfect TYPE 2: obese, ate and drank everything literally). He suggested carb counting, higher fiber diet, and of course if I wanted my feet cut off I could keep my 5-6 weekly cases of beer. Unfortunately he decided to die on me.

      I moved 17 months ago, asked neighbors about local physicians. I see an older general practitioner who sends all his TYPE 1 and “poorly controlled” TYPE 2 diabetics to the local hospital/diabetic clinic. He’s never seen an insulin pump nor a CGM, but with all my a1C numbers, my control agreed if I was comfortable he’d follow my diabetic care. And when time for renewal sent the prescription for the new system, goes over all my lab work with a ton of questions.

      So…. asking neighbors, kind of interviewing the doctor. The fun stuffs coming up, gonna ask for specific tests, trusting he’ll be open minded and agreeable. But than again the doc at those trials said I was the one controlling my diabetes, the doctor only sees lab work and hears my lies. They don’t cook for me, work with me, exercise for me, nor test my levels constantly. No doctor dictate my insulin usage, that changes too much to live a good life to wait for a quarterly annual visit. Must work for me, a1C is now 6.0 and having a ball! I’ll be surprised if not lower in 2 weeks.

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    2. Nicholas Argento

      If you use diabetes technology, one way to find someone who believes in it and uses it is to ask for the representative of your technology such as Dexcom, Medtronic or Tandem, and get the name of the that local rep, contact them and see if they can give you name of the person who for that company covers the zip code you are moving to. They will know who prescribes and who doesn’t. They know their area. If you are using diabetes technology and want a tech savvy provider, this is one way to do it.

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      1. cynthia jaworski

        Great idea. I have never seen it suggested. Thanks.

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      2. Drina Nicole Jewell

        This is brilliant!

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    3. RegMunro

      Over the past 57 years I have changed my key advisor fairly often. My first was a general practitioner who actually didn’t know much about T1D. So I moved to a specialist. Since then I’ve tended to change when the consultation became too repetitive around the simple facts or around his special interest, one was very keen on inhaled insulin. I’m currently considering a change after the longest period with one specialists as I suspect I may need help dealing with T1D related, but not specific symptoms. For example, I’ve tried cardiac, neuro and psychological specialists exploring possible causes of actually fairly minor but possibly significant issues that are probably common to most octogenarians

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    4. LizB

      I called the large hospital near my apartment (most will have a “find a doctor” search on their site) and told them I had Type 1 diabetes and needed an endo, and made an appointment. I ended up with a fantastic endo and saw her for 15 years. Last year my insurance decided that hospital was out of network so I had to find a new one. Called another large teaching hospital nearby and told them I had Type 1 and needed an endo. As I was talking to the person I was also scrolling through the website because some that she was recommending were not diabetes specialists. I ended up with my current endo who I also like.

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    5. Mary Ann Sayers

      When I moved from Springfield to Boston,Ma I contacted Joslin Clinic to make an appointment. That was in 1996 and have continued having Joslin physicians overseeing my T1D since then.

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      1. Lawrence S.

        I went to Joslin in Syracuse, after spending a week in the educational component of Deaconess Hospital and Joslin in Boston. I loved the Syracuse Joslin Clinic.

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    6. Marthaeg

      Anyone have a recommendation for an endocrinologist (Whole food, plant based believer) in the Dallas area?

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    7. Gary Taylor

      I just move to my new community 6 months ago. I started asking around and doing internet research, especially hospital/clinic systems in the area. There are NO endocrinologists in the area and only ONE nurse practitioner who specializes in endocrinology. The NP is booked out at least 6 to 8 months. In July, I made an appointment for this January and asked to be put on a wait list for an opening. I was fortunate to get an opening in early October. For the first visit, she was wonderful. Now I will have to get to know her better.

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    8. Jane Cerullo

      With Medicare advantage you need to research in network physicians. Then you can research each provider individually.

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    9. Janice Bohn

      I would take advantage of all resources- insurance coverage for providers would be 1st step. Then vetting through reviews and other sources such as area JDRF etc.

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    10. Lawrence S.

      First, I check to see which Endocrinologists are covered by my health insurance. Then I checked internet sites for doctor ratings. In my current case, I ended up going to a nearby hospital Endo office because all of my medical services are covered by this hospital. Since I started with them, ten years ago, I’ve had four different providers, two doctors and two APRN’s.
      I do miss Joslin.

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    11. AnitaS

      First I look at endos who are covered by my insurance. I then look at endos who are in my general area. I could then if I wanted to ask on diabetes websites for anyone to recommend a provider who met met my first two criteria.

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    12. Drina Nicole Jewell

      I’ve called clinics my insurance works with and ask questions about the endo’s there to help find one that’ll work with me and my type 1 management style.

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    13. Eva

      First, I would ask my current endo for a recommendation.
      Second, I would ask the insurance company for recommendations.
      Third, I would ask diabetes community for recommendations
      And I would also want to interview all of the endo’s. I would want to know how they treat patients like me. Their philosophy is the use of medicine rather than make lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise. How are patient’s vitamin and minerals measured ( i was low in vitamin b1 and b12)?
      Do they conduct in research, in what areas?

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    14. James Hoare

      I will not be moving again thank heaven.

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    15. Mike Plante

      I would first look to see if there was a nearby provider listed on this website to ensure I find a provider that accepts patients using DIY Loop: https://www.loopandlearn.org/hcp-recommendations/

      If I didn’t find a suitable provider at the above site, I would try looking at this list: http://juiceboxdocs.com

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      1. TomH

        Makes two of us. I recommend Loop and Learn as well!

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    16. Kathleen Juzenas

      Besides asking my current endocrinologist, I would ask my primary care physician for recommendations. Then I would do further research on my own.

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    17. Sue Martin

      When I moved to the Seattle area, my father who was a doctor, recommended I go to the University of Washington Diabetes Care Center. One of the top national Endos is still at that clinic. My dad suggested I try to get to be that doctor’s patient. I ended up with another Endo, who I saw for about 20 years until she retired. She passed me on to another doctor in that clinic. I really like the University of Washington Medical Center and all its aspects and clinics. They are a teaching and research hospital system so they often have the latest medical information. They also pass on the information and savings on medications to the patients. I’ve had to use several specialty clinics, neurosurgery, transplant care, and ophthalmology. I would recommend them to anyone in the Puget Sound Region.
      If I was to move to another area or state, I would look for a medical system like the UWMC.

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    18. Derek West

      When I moved I tried to search out a teaching hospital with endocrinologists. They were usually attached to a University.

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    19. TomH

      My experience with referrals has been terrible. Ones from my PCP resulted in Dr’s that had been retired for 1-5 years, no longer in the area, not accepting new patients…let alone in network. I’d much more rely on word of mouth from other T1s or sources like the Loop and Learn group website that has established a patient referral list of good Endo’s/Docs/NPs based on first hand knowledge!

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    20. Jeff Perzan

      I always choose an endocrinologist associated with an academic medical institution.

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    21. Stuart Pelcyger

      While I think all the comments are great. There is one thing that no one has mentioned—the ability for you to be the captain of your medical team. There could be a host of other medical professionals involved in your care and you have to be the one to set the tone with guidance and advice from all these different sources. And be able to question them and advocate for your own life choices. A long time ago, I saw an endo who wanted to dictate everything around his plan for managing my disease. While he had impeccable creds and was thought very highly by others, I couldn’t accede to his demands. I was working a 4-midnight shift and he wanted me to eat at 6 pm every night. When I told him I would try but make no guarantees he told me that was the only way he could manage my disease. I told him, I am managing my disease and you are an advisor. I then went elsewhere.

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      1. sweet charlie

        My first 20 years T1D I never saw a “specialist”.. Then I moved across country and asked at the local Hospital and they gave one local Endo name to me… like the guy you described… The next 50 years I have been my specialist!!! I do not have any so called T1D problems..

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    22. Becky Hertz

      I chose all of the above. I’d be willing to travel farther for a really good provider though. Thankfully, I’ve always lived in larger population areas.

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    23. M C

      I am with my current Endo because of the word of other T1D’s who told me about the office and great group of doctors – Had my GP make the referral, and have been with this doctor/group for over 10 years now.

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    24. George Lovelace

      I would use the World Wide Listings at http://www.insulin-pumpers.org/pumpdocs.cgi

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    25. Joan McGinnis

      I am not moving for sure. But i would network everything in my power before choosing a new endo. in town or out so I know everything I can about my options. I
      am not shy and would go out of my way to find online or in person ways to meet others with T1D.

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    26. Carrolyn Barloco

      We are retired Air Force and I have gone to the Diabetes Center of Excellence at Wilford Hall for 23 years.

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    27. T1D4LongTime

      Referral, Call or search through my health insurance provider, choose whichever endo clinic is easily accessible. I also would check credentials and specialities of endocrinologists in the area.

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    28. PamK

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