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    On a scale of 1-5 how informed is your T1D health care team about the latest T1D technology and medications? (1 = not at all informed, 5 = very informed)

    Home > LC Polls > On a scale of 1-5 how informed is your T1D health care team about the latest T1D technology and medications? (1 = not at all informed, 5 = very informed)
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    1. Ahh Life

      5. I have only two requirements for selecting a physician. One, that they practice evidence-based medicine. And two, that they be reasonably current in the state of the art of their particular specialty. Obviously, bed-side manner counts little. Others may disagree, but those are my only two requirements. 💯

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    2. Lawrence S.

      I said, “I am unsure.” Discussion of latest technology only comes up when I mention it. My Endocrinology APRN is focused on my blood glucose readings, and making adjustments on my insulin pump. Not much discussion of technology.

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    3. mrthnmn

      I’m not sure if they know about new technologies and medications but they often don’t tell me about them. With research developments they certainly don’t tell me. I just found out about carb counting.

      3 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    4. Eva

      My endo office is always recruiting/conducting clinical studies. I appreciate that knowledge and benefit from it.

      3 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    5. Georgina Sokol

      I have NEVER had a doctor who ever mentioned new technology or advances on T1D.

      3 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    6. Jane Cerullo

      Usually know but office is so busy and Nurse Practitioners come and go so it’s better if I am interested in something that I bring it up.

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    7. Barbara Bubar

      I am usually the one to bring up new information, with accompanying paperwork, about diabetes technology. My NP is always appreciative. Yes, it’s a little role reversal but it’s fine.

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    8. Henry Renn

      My Endo C-PA is very well informed. As far as tech I use they staff have inside liasons with 2 companies. They also have assisted in the past when I had issues with my med supply company about getting supplies for my pump & CGM in a timely manner.

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    9. Dave Akers

      I think a better question is how knowledgeable are they about the applications of new technologies. They usually are informed, but they are hesitant to apply new tech as they are unfamiliar with real-world experience.

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    10. Sue Martin

      They are part of a research and teaching hospital complex. So, yes they are very informed.

      3 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    11. Becky Hertz

      I’m seen at the UW Diabetes Institute in Seattle. I’d hope they were in top of things 😀

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    12. Kevin McCue

      Technology usually leads me to tell them but treatment options like using T2d drugs in combination with insulin for T1d management comes from them.

      3 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    13. Mick Martin

      My T1D health care team consists of more than 1 individual. Therefore, I would answer that SOME of them are very well informed about the latest T1D technology and others not so much.

      3 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    14. Melinda Lipe

      It’s hard to tell – usually ready to discuss if I bring it up, but they don’t bring it up themselves.

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    15. Kristine Warmecke

      Mine is very up to date. Not sure if she still is the head of Metabolism and Endocrine Research at the Medical University where I see her.

      3 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    16. Chris Albright

      They might be a ‘5’, but I don’t see that level of engagement during our meetings or disscussions

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    17. Jen Farley

      He keeps me updated, if I can’t update him first.

      3 weeks ago Log in to Reply
    18. Steven Gill

      In my 25 years seen 5 endocrinologists, only 1 seemed well versed in total care (at those medical trials for TYPE2 out of control). By that I mean did teaching as well as more modern insulins. His referral seemed fine but new, changed docs due to job/insurance changes. (my 1st endo~ said I was too old to be a TYPE 1, won’t say more…).The last seemed technically up to par but since the trials I kind of took control with my diabetic care. She was more hands off but did get me pumping. Since moving I looked for a doctor for convenience, while he generally refers all TYPE 1s to a local hospital (and marginally controlled TYPE2s) he’s my only health care provider. He and the staff seem comfortable with my a1Cs (last 3 in low 6 range) and agreed to my request for metformin. Knows nothing of an insulin pump or CGM, however easily prescribed me for the newest Medtronic system, takes care of my “other” healthcare needs.

      But I’m constantly reading literature on diabetes, periodicals, of medicines, and tech. We do discuss these.

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    19. McKenzie H

      My endocrinologist is type 1 himself so I think that plays a role when it comes to being informed of diabetic technology and advancements.

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    20. Brad Larson

      My endocrinologist is well aware except for Symlin (By Amylin) this may be due to the demographics of his patients. Low income neighborhood- The only place I could find an Endocrinologist. Symlin not covered by insurance.

      3 weeks ago Log in to Reply

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