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      Does your T1D provider suggest new offerings (tech, medications, etc.) they think would be beneficial during your appointments?
      Ten years ago when I first started seeing her I asked her to work with me as an equal partner in all treatment decisions. She agreed and made a definite effort at every appointment to maintain that commitment. That was a decade ago. Healthcare has changed dramatically along with her caseload. At my 90 day appointment next week I hope she will have the uninterrupted time to allow for an actual pro/con discussion on several issues.
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      Does your T1D provider suggest new offerings (tech, medications, etc.) they think would be beneficial during your appointments?
      My first one always pushed me towards new tech, letting me try it and then letting me decide. When I moved from Baltimore, a better place to be sick besides NYC you probably can’t find, to Florida, I asked for an Endo recommendation. He suggested USF but that’s a 45 min drive from me, on a good traffic day. So this one is convenient but he is more interested in not being inconvenienced. We got into it the last time I was there and were pretty honest with each other and he told me my insurance was the major problem. I have Medicare and a gap, like I’m not going to use that…I paid for it! Medicare is good paying for most things but you have to fight with them to get even normal prescriptions filled, here at least. So, to drone on, we’ve cleared the air and he and his staff have worked hard this past 3 months to get me what I need. I’m grateful for that. It’s not easy being a doc.
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      To paraphrase a famous Ernest Hemingway line, it would be pretty to think so. 🧠
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      Do you check your blood glucose before driving a car?
      Kind of a bad question, “check” means what, CGM and meter both are used to “check” BG, so it would appear that 60%+ “check”. Maybe it should have been, “How do you check BG before driving?” To get a more specific assessment of the BG checking task.
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      Does your T1D provider suggest new offerings (tech, medications, etc.) they think would be beneficial during your appointments?
      She recommended having the latest incarnation of Glucagon on hand and Lantus pens in case I have a pump problem.
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      Does your T1D provider suggest new offerings (tech, medications, etc.) they think would be beneficial during your appointments?
      I am usually the one who asks about new tech. Or I explain the new tech that I am using to my endo.
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      To paraphrase a famous Ernest Hemingway line, it would be pretty to think so. 🧠
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      Does your T1D provider suggest new offerings (tech, medications, etc.) they think would be beneficial during your appointments?
      the best one was when he recommended a CGM (Libre 2) for the first time. I said to him, "am I gonna scan myself like a can of peaches at the supermarket"? he got a laugh out of that one
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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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    Sarah Howard

    Sarah Howard has dedicated her career to supporting the T1D community ever since she was diagnosed with T1D while in college in May 2013. Since then, she has worked for various diabetes organizations, focusing on research, advocacy, and community-building efforts for people with T1D and their loved ones. Sarah is currently the Senior Marketing Manager at T1D Exchange.

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    20 Comments

    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.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. Eva

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

      2 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. Georgina Sokol

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

      2 years 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.

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    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.

      2 years 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.

      2 years 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.

      2 years 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.

      2 years 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.

      2 years ago Log in to Reply

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