[Gordonm]

I'm very proactive about my care and Diabetes. I will tell the Dr. what I want and listen to his response. You should already know how many times you should have an A1C done and what your target ranges are. As far as changing my basal and bolus I do it quite often depending on my activities and what I am doing. They only see you for a few minutes every couple of months. He/she does not live with diabetes like we do, they can advise you on procedures but you should be taking control of it yourself. I have had diabetes for 32 years and my A1cs have been in the 5.6 to 6.2 range for the last ten years with no complications. I will admit I have had some really poor Drs. in the years and have moved on from them. I have found a diabetes educator that has helped me more in the last 6 months than any Dr. ever has. She has diabetes herself and can relate to what we go through. I certainly don't want anyone taking this the wrong way but go into the Dr. and be assertive and tell him what you are looking to do to keep healthy.