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Originally Posted by n1000paul  thats the thing, i have no insurance and i haven't had the same doctor since i was 12. i have been getting my prescriptions filled by random docs when i have a "appointment" with them which only last about 15 minutes .... |
This might come as a surprise to you. But you are using good insulins, and you don't
need a doctor to use them properly. The best doctors let their patients figure out for themselves how to manage their blood glucose. They just answer questions and provide additional information when it is required. You have all the intelligence and abilty that is needed to figure out the timing and dosage of insulin shots, together with doing corrections, food choices, exercise etc. The good thing about doing this is that you don't become dependent on your doctor. You become self-reliant and independent. The T1 diabetics with the best control have gone this route.
It probably took me about 20 years to figure this out. But my control has improved enormously since I really took control of it. By that I mean making all the decisions and taking all the action that maintaining good control calls for. You too can enjoy this sense of being in control, and the knowledge that you are doing what it takes to ensure your long-term well being. You just have to make a concious decision that you are going to make it happen.
