In research the endo usually just says hey. That’s all I really need from him other than the lab tests. I don’t think endos really do much in terms of the ground work. When you don’t have insurance you’re forced to be your own doctor.
Im a jack of all trades 
LOL! You are too funny solobaricsrock!
Oh its just been one of those days today. Too much work, too little pay. I have to have fun at someones expense, so why not myself? If you cant poke fun at yourself then your missing the best parts of life!
I like your attitude.
In Ontario if you are an insulin pump user, the government provides $2,400 annually in grant dollars, toward pump supplies. The endo has to certify that you attended a minimum of 3 clinic visits over 12 months. Confirm that you show consistent pattern of effective pump management. A1c must be confirmed to be less than at least 10% for the last two readings over a six month period. Confirm adequate record keeping and BG monitoring together with safe and effective use of the pump and guarantee the government that the patient has had no more than one episode of DKA over a 12 month period. If you are non compliant, private insurance will tell you to take a hike if you expect them to cover the first $2,400 of pump supplies.
David participated in a study the first two and a half years post diagnosis, so monthly visits then, plus 4 clinic visits a year. Now down to 3 to 4 clinic visits annually depending on how the next appointment fits into the endo’s calendar.
Cheryl
Prior to last year, I was seeing my Endo every 4 months. Since he is overwhelmed with Patients, I am now seeing him every 6 months but he is just a call away, if I need him.
Every 3 months… with all the lab works too.
I had a long time one that I saw every 3-4 months with the occasional 6-8 month gap. She recently stopped taking patients for research, then took a year leave. Now I have a new endo that is fresh off the turnip truck. she takes patients 1 day a week. Where are all the good endos at in LA?!?
Other than that
Opthamologyst ever 2 months
GP every year
Dentist – when I can afford it
My endo once every 2 years, my GP about every 6 months - I hate going that often there is no reason for a healthy non-diabetic to go to the MD more than once every 3 years, so once a year should be enough for a healthy diabetic. I know more about MY diabetes than anyone else. There are lots of studies out that show going to the doctor less is more healthy.
I did go to my endo a few months ago because I wanted a consult - ended up on Symlin and I’m thrilled. But, I know enough to know when to go.
My new GP is insisting on every 6 months or she won’t sign prescriptions.
There are lots of studies out that show going to the doctor less is more healthy.
I knew there was a reason I kept missing appointments for work!
My plan goes like this, I visit my PCP every other month…for the diabetes
My foot doc, every other month
My dietican every quarter
and my Endo when we get one here, will be every six months if that’s his plan
AND A1C every quarter.
All of these are subject to change if any of my numbers of situations change…but it works now.
My endo likes to see me every six weeks but I think that this is due to me having lots of weight to lose. I think that it will be less often once I have lost the weight. It is a lot but it keeps me on track.
I know more about MY diabetes than anyone else. There are lots of studies out that show going to the doctor less is more healthy.
Wait Wut??
Every four months like clock work. If I dont show up regularly, they send out an a1c posse’.
I visit my doctor every 3 months, but now… as I have proven I have “excellent” control, the doc doesn’t want to see me for every 6 months. lol
as long as I’m not on insulin I don’t have to go back to my endo. That’s what I was told. Was going every 4 months at first , then every 6 months, then got off insulin so now I don’t have to see endo. Communication lines are still open whenever I have questions, I can just call anytime.
every 4 months
I go every 6-8 weeks. I think that is standard for insulin pump patients in Hungary.
The doctor spends 30-45 minutes with me when we need to adjust things. Less when things are looking good.
Every three months and I try to make them the same days as my visit to my PCP sometimes it works and saves me two trips sometimes it doesn’t