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Which healthcare provider have you used in the past 12 months for your non-diabetes health needs? (Please do not include your diabetes care providers in your responses.) Select all that apply.
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No such thing as non-diabetes health; it (D) is always the sole filter through which ALL our health care needs evolves.
I dealt with a “Travel Nurse” to identify and receive the vaccinations I needed for foreign travel, to areas of Southeast Asia.
Looking at the comments I realized I should have included an Ophthalmologist, because while he monitors my diabetes related eye issues, he also treats my glaucoma and cataract conditions.
I see a chiropractor on an ongoing basis as needed and have done so off and on since 1979 for overall wellness and spinal adjustments. However, all of my health care needs center around living well with T1D because it is never not part of the equation.
I see my Ophthalmologist annually for a diabetes check up on my eyes. I had cataract surgery on one eye 2 months ago. I also saw an optometrist within the past year for my eyeglasses. I had my annual check up with my Primary Care Physician. I went to appropriate specialists as directed by my PCP. I got my vaccinations at local pharmacies (because it is less expensive than getting them at my doctor’s office).
I’m sure I’m forgetting something … but.
CVS and Walgreens for vaccinations
Hand specialist for arthritis and dupryrens contracture and weight wellness doctor.
Physical therapist.
Besides primary doctor, optometrist and dentist, I see a respiratory specialist for asthma. Plus a sleep specialist. Seems like seeing doctors has become my social life and the machines are my new hobbies! 🤣
Meant ophthalmologist! Anyway!
Radiologist for mammogram and ultrasound
Oncologist, dentist
Physical therapist, podiatrist, neurologist
Pediatrician, and an Orthopedist for a patella tendon issue.
In addition to my endo and primary care doctor, I’ve seen an orthopedic surgeon, pain specialists, radiologists, anesthesiologist, hematologist, hospital and rehab nurses and aids (bless them), sports medicine doctor, pharmacist for vaccinations, physical therapists, and audiologist. It’s been a rough year but things are looking up.
Orthopedic as I fell down the stairs and broke some bones in my foot, nothing to do with diabetes
Aging is a bigger filter. I don’t wish to submarine anybody’s chances, but . . . the average American can expect to celebrate only a single birthday in good health after the traditional retirement age of 65.
As we age, merely to have added new years to life is misguided. Our objective must also be to add new life to those years. 🤸♂️🙂
I just saw my allergy doctor last week for my annual visit. I also receive monthly injections at the office. I also have seen my orthopedic surgeon in the last 12 months and a physical therapist. I am right at a year now since my total knee replacement.
Nurse practices and Neurologist
I have also seen an orthopedic doc.
NP for annual primary care exam, audiologist, dentist, ophthamologist
Are any doctor visits not related to type 1 diabetes? At least every doctor I see says “because you are type 1 diabetic…”
A lot of mine lately are because I’m on the spectrum of a connective tissue disorder, which runs with autoimmune diseases in families.
You are right, though: diabetes can make it hard for specialists to suss out when something else is going on and not just the diabetes.
Also physiatrist (spinal condition), nurse (vaccines).
I get a yearly eye exam.
I get a yearly exam by my OB-GYN.
If I get injured exercising/playing tennis or if I have an infection (yeast or bacteria), I’ll see my GP.
If I need exams about my body’s levels of vitamin, minerals and electrolytes, diet and inflammation, I go see my functional MD.
Dermatologist
1st Mammogram screening, clear!
Besides those marked, physical therapist and CVS for vaccinations. I’ve seen multiple specialists: oncologist/hematologist, cardiologist, dermatologist, rheumatologist, orthopedic surgeon, dentist, audiologist.
I have this fatal condition called Life. There are so many providers today which help with many medical concerns that were not understood a century ago. Happiness is my main goal with all the added conditions I have. I am thankful to get closer to it with age.
I see PT pretty regularly for gait issues & pain in my mastectomy area.
Orthopedist
Vitriol Retinal specialist, orthopedic surgeon, Ears, Nose and throat, Urgent Care, Vein clinic after ER trip due to vein leak at ankle!
Dermatologist.
I see a neuro-oncologist for a separate disease (although I do not have cancer), dermatologist. and a dentist.
Urgent care, had Covid for a 3rd time. Rheumatologist and my mental team (psychiatrist and therapist) but my insurance has decided not to pay them…..WHY? Ugh
I have also seen my dentist, gastroenterologist, allergy doctor, and a cardiologist for something not diabetes related.
Geneticist, orthopedic surgeon, neurosurgeon’s PA, physical therapist
Because I’m on the spectrum of EDS. Wheeeee!!!