Due to my post about a diabetic tune up, I have done a lot of thinking and a ton of research. I will become a Joslin medalist soon, so I contacted the admin person I have corresponded with there. She put me through to some other helpful people, and the DO IT program may be an answer. Here is aLINK
Everyone at TU had great advice, and I thank everyone for the input. You all make me think, research and think some more. I made some decisions: NUMBER ONE--NEW ENDO. Called in some favors, did a lot of research, and got an appointment..in November. Two, I may do this Joslin program. Insurance pays for it, except travel/ hotel. Certainly could not hurt.
I did the DO IT program when I was a newbie but there were veterans there as well. Lot's of individual attention and classes based on people's actual needs. One class I didn't need but one that you might find helpful was working with a psychologist on methods to reduce hypo unawareness.
It's a good program and Boston is a great place to visit in the Fall.
I was about to do the DO IT program a couple years back but I got laid off from my job and wasn't able to go. I've always meant to go since I am right in Boston. Maybe someday!
I went to the DO IT program about 6 years ago, for a tune up. It really helped me get that fine tune I was looking for. After that, I dropped 30 pounds and lowered my A1c to an all time low at that point. It was great to be around medical professionals that know more about diabetes than I do. The best part for me was really seeing an endo that had day in and day out experience of diabetes and the exercise physiologist. The travel to Boston can be pricey but if you stay downtown in Longwood near Joslin, the hotel there will give you a medical discount and parked the first day and walked or took the train everywhere, otherwise, parking and traffic is a nightmare.
Wow! That's neat that you figured out a way to make progress!! I just switched docs. My old doc who I liked ok, but not enamored of the clinic, moved. The new doc had an illegible tape of the A1C that could have been 5.2 or 6.2 (which would have been up about 20% from 5.1) so she reported it as "6.2, that's not too bad" which was wrong on two counts 1) the # was illegible. I knew it was 5.2 from looking online 2) +20% would need a conversation about what was wrong for Blue Cross's $400. The doc at the new clinic was more detailed in his history, pretty much sitting at his laptop and typing away, like a lot more than any doc I'd had do before which I found engaging. He was still like "well, I guess you don't need much help...any questions...." which is my usual drill but I suspect if my A1C blows up they'd check. Or at least I hope he would. Although I'd rather not find out!
I'm glad you're looking into Joslin too, it sounds like maybe it's like camp for adults almost!!
