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Old 08-31-2007, 06:02 AM
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Sharon, I can see why the medical people are perplexed. You are in a minority. They are used to the non committed diabetic. So if your numbers are low, they guess you are swing low a lot. If you bring the download from your meter charting out your daily test and they see you are not hypo'ing then maybe you can educate them. You can also do as the rest of their patients do is ignore them and do as you feel best. Until they cut you off as far as testing supplies and pills goes, you are free to keep at it.
I too get concerned by some that are obsessed with a low number. If it is steady and they are not going low more than once a week, then fine. but if it is low because it is swinging, then they are doing themselves an injustice. I'm glad so many have great control, it's just the few who are competitive enough to actually do themselves harm by seeing how low they can go. I work to be in the range. I work to be steady. I don't worry about a morning rush if its less than 150
Alice gave great advice. You have the knowledge. You may not be able to pick your doctor but you have the final say on your health
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