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      Lenora Ventura likes your comment at
      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
    • 6 hours, 31 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      same here. I was able to get a neurologist to diagnose it as that.
    • 6 hours, 32 minutes ago
      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I have developed this very weird numbness and pain in my left outer thigh which I attribute to neuropathy, although there has been no official diagnosis. Of course, like every good diabetic, I did my own research and found that it is called meralgia paresthetica. It only comes on intermittently and rarely interferes with daily functions. Rest remedies it. Having lived with T1D for 56 years so far, I consider myself to be pretty lucky...so far.
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      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I feel the same way. I'm never sure who to believe or how to get a valid assessment.
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      KarenM6 likes your comment at
      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
    • 9 hours, 16 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      Gastroparesis
    • 9 hours, 17 minutes ago
      Lawrence S. likes your comment at
      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      In late summer of 2017 I lost all feeling in both lower extremities to my hips and both upper extremities to my shoulders. It was not all diabetic related though. Lowered the drug in my chemo regimen but didn't reverse by next treatment, so that drug was stopped. Slowly I regained feeling in my arms and legs; left with no sensation in hands & feet up to ankles & wrist. I'm thankful that my oncologist realized that it wasn't just a diabetic thing.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      My feet were killing me when I started taking insulin. Saw on another website that alpha lipoic acid (ALA) was good for neuropathy. Once I started taking it, the pain was gone within a week! Still using it 20 years later, still pain free
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      magoo likes your comment at
      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      Do you live with diabetes-related neuropathy?
      I’ve been T1D for 60 years. There have been slight indications of neuropathy for a number of years. However it is not severe. Whenever I go to orthopedics, I try to stop at endocrinology first and get an accurate assessment of my current neuropathy. Whenever a non-endocrinologist doctor reads I’m T1D every problem I’m having is caused by T1D. Then the root, non-diabetic, issue is never addressed.
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      What types of exercise do you participate in regularly? Select all that apply.
      I spend a bit of time in my garden, yardwork , the animal shelter. Days I'm not with the Shelter my herd gets walked.
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      avid cyclist for many years now ........... OK ..... add in resident year around maintenance yard work
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      Walking and hiking.
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      Try pausing insulin on your pump if you are below 150mg/dl.
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      Really struggle with bouncing blood sugars and so I don’t exercise. I know this is a bad thing but really end up with so much bouncing hard to figure it out.
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      Really struggle with bouncing blood sugars and so I don’t exercise. I know this is a bad thing but really end up with so much bouncing hard to figure it out.
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      Really struggle with bouncing blood sugars and so I don’t exercise. I know this is a bad thing but really end up with so much bouncing hard to figure it out.
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      I always do 3 successive finger sticks about 1 day after applying a new G7 sensor. I'm amazed at how much variability there is among sensors. Some are spot on, and remain so during the entire 10 days, while the worst I saw was off 100 mg/dl at the start (reading half of the actual level) (I demanded -- and got -- a replacement for that outlier, since I did't want to have to trust it for days and go through piles of strips just to see if it was as bad as it seemed). I generally also do another batch of 3 tests several days later, just to check. I care about accuracy. I've found that it is essential to do multiple sequential finger sticks to get an accurate number from strips, since they too are far more variable than I am comfortable with. If the variability in strips is too great, I do 4 tests rather than 3, and throw out one, averaging the rest. I love my CGM, but it doesn't completely replace strips.
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    Which provider(s) do you regularly use for your other non-diabetes health needs? (Please do not include your diabetes care providers in your responses.) Select all that apply.

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    46 Comments

    1. Ahh Life

      How do I provide thee? Let me count the ways?

      Cardiologist,
      Dermatologist,
      Endocrinologist,
      Gastroenterologist,
      Ophthalmologist,
      Orthopedist,
      Otolaryngologist,
      Podiatrist,
      Urologist

      I seem to have so many high-priced specialists on a full-time employment program. Sigh!

      5
      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    2. Christine Gran

      Neurologist for migraine.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    3. Janice Bohn

      Gosh I do not know if I am an anomaly but here is my list;
      Internist (primary care)
      Neurologist
      Oncologist
      Cardiologist
      Ophthalmologist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Janice Bohn

        Oops forgot Endocronologist
        Dermatologist

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        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    4. m.d.oberg@outlook.com

      I use Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN, for any surgery, other treatment.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    5. AimmcG

      I have MS as well so I see a Neurologist as well.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    6. John McHenery

      I am British living in the UK and health needs/supplies are covered by the UK National Health Service

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    7. Patricia Dalrymple

      Dentist anyone?

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    8. Karington Johnston

      Gynecologist
      Neurologist (I also have epilepsy)
      Optometrist (seeing is hard 😉 )
      Dentist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    9. GLORIA MILLER

      Cardiologist,
      Dermatologist
      Urologist
      Allergist
      pulmonologist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    10. Kathleen Juzenas

      Oncologist
      Cardiologist
      Nephrologist
      Dermatologist
      Dentist
      Podiatrist
      Audiologist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    11. Amanda Barras

      I have only seen my Endo 1x a year for the last 4 years after my primary I did have moved and I never bothered to get a new one because I’m healthy otherwise.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    12. JoAnn

      Podiatrist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    13. Elissa Macher

      Podiatrist 2x a year.

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    14. Annie Wall

      I answered that my endocrinologist pretty much takes care of all my needs but forgot to add ophthalmologist who also does a diabetes check in addition to glaucoma and macular degeneration (though no retinopathy!). But this will change soon because my endo is retiring and my new endo does not do primary care so I’ll have to add that!

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Sue Martin

        Three years ago, my Opthomologist saw that my optic nerve was swollen and she asked me to go get an MRI. She said she would call the ER and tell them I was on my way.
        Long story short, I was diagnosed with a brain tumor, not diabetes related. It was benign but I spent nearly 50 days in the hospital and rehab. My brain is doing very well now. We consider that my Opthomologist saved my life.

        Routine checkups are very important!

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      2. Annie Wall

        Sue Martin, I wanted to reply to your reply but only can reply to my own. I hope you see this. Your story is remarkable. Let that be a lesson to all of us.

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    15. Patricia Kilwein

      Other specialists for Asthma, recent knee replacement, and cardiologist.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
      1. Patricia Kilwein

        Also forgot dentist and ophthalmologist. 🙄

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    16. Sondra Mangan

      Cardiologist and Dermatologist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    17. Henry Renn

      I have providers in 3 different health care organizations. My urologist is for prostate health not reproduction.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    18. Sue Martin

      and a Chiropractor and dentist.

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      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    19. Scott Doerner

      And a seizure neurologist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    20. Kim Davis

      I have many specialist MDs: cardiology, rheumatology, renal( non T1D), pancreas clinic, retinal specialist, dermatology, neurology, & orthopedic ( back, hands, shoulders, hips). After 43 years, I now have many appointments; but are all located in one medical center

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    21. Bob Durstenfeld

      Let’s see,neurologist, gastroenterology, cardiologist, pain management doctor, dermatologist, physical therapist, pharmacist,

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    22. Rich Lawrence

      Podiatrist, Neurologist, Orthopedic Hand Specialist, Rheumatologist.

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    23. Bruce Schnitzler

      My endocrinologist also serves as my primary care provider. I also regularly go to an out of state oncology clinic to provide testing and care for bone cancer.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    24. Edward Geary

      FYI, my diabetes is part and parcel of my comprehensive health care team. IDDM influences every treatment, drug, and screening.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    25. Carol Meares

      Dermatologist, and physical therapist and orthopedic doc. I don’t think I checked “Another”

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    26. Pauline M Reynolds

      Don’t forget the podiatrist!

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    27. Denise Carter

      Also see pulmonologist, podiatrist, cardiologist, oncologist specializing in blood disorders, retina specialist, dermatologist, Ear/Nose/Throat specialist.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    28. sdimond

      Next question: How many of you think you get better care by having multiple providers? I get my diabetes care from my PCP and I have intentionally avoided going to an endocrinologist. My diabetic friends who go to an endo get lousy care.

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      1. LizB

        I definitely get better care from my endo. In my 15+ years with Type 1, I have never had a primary care doctor who knew anything about diabetes. When I had to get a new PCP last year due to insurance, the doctor walked into the room looking at the paperwork I filled out. She said, “You have Type 1 diabetes? You’re going to have to see someone else for that. We’re not equipped to handle that here”. The doctor I had before that wouldn’t even mention it when I saw her.

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      2. sweet charlie

        I had a VERY BAD Endo experience 35 years ago when the A1C test first started..

        3 years ago Log in to Reply
    29. KarenM6

      Also:
      cardiologist
      dentist
      audiologist

      I am considering adding a chiropractor but have not made the leap yet!

      1
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    30. Barbara green

      Cardiologist, dermatologist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    31. ConnieT1D62

      I see several other providers besides my endocrine provider. However, most of my health care concerns center around T1 diabetes , hence pretty much everything I seek care for is somehow related to T1 diabetes. I see a podiatrist for diabetes foot care; an ophthalmologist for diabetes eye care; cardiologist for heart issues related to long duration T1D; a neurologist to monitor progressive nerve damage issues in my hands and fingers from T1D.

      For generic health care concerns, I see my PCP for an annual physical, sometimes twice a year if I have an issue that needs a referral; dentist at least twice a year; mammogram screenings and colonoscopies as recommended; and have been receiving chiropractic care for over 40 years as needed for periodic spinal adjustments. In my youth and younger adult years I received care from orthopedic MDs for broken bone issues.

      1
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    32. Linda Pease

      I see a foot doctor to cut and check my feet out

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    33. Becky Hertz

      Most of my health needs are related to the diabetes, so I found it kind of hard to answer this, but I did my best

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    34. Ms Cris

      Physical therapist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    35. Bea Anderson

      Nurse practitioner or physician assistant for yearly exam.
      ENT for deafness and ongoing complications left ear.
      Vitreal retinal surgeon for WMD injection every 4-6 weeks for last 8 years.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    36. Bruce and Audrey Coleman

      I also see a cardiologist.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    37. Mary Boudousquie

      I also see a chiropractor.

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    38. Wanacure

      I answered too low. I see a dentist every 6 months, an endocrinologist or endocrinology nurse every 2 weeks to download my Dexcom, an optometrist every year, a dermatologist at least once a year for skin cancer, an audiologist every year, and have my feet inspected and toenails trimmed every 3 months at Kaiser Permante. We have strong elected Democrat, Kriedler, regulating. Thru March 31, 2022, all claims I paid $277.85 +$216.00 for copay prescriptions= $493.85. Plus I pay KP for cheapest Medicare “Advantage” Plan every month, I dunno, $38? $54? We need Medicare For All, Socialized Medicine, competitive non-profit health care providers as in Helvetia…call it what you want. PLEASE VOTE IN PRIMARIES FOR CANDIDATES WHO WILL DELIVER ON THIS ISSUE.

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    39. M McSwain

      Cardiologist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply
    40. Diana L.

      Oncologist

      3 years ago Log in to Reply

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