I have a hard time accepting that many medical and nutrition professionals do not fully appreciate the dance we do. They seem to understand the basics of diabetes and know about checking for complications but they don't seem to understand what we do to keep our day-to-day and moment-to-moment blood glucose in check.
I have a hard time with some clinicians (not all!) designating us with a "non-compliant" or "uncontrolled" label. Does that let them philosophically "wash their hands" of any future untoward events in our case?
I understand that medical practitioners see hundreds of us and it must be hard for them to keep their professional spirits up when, in many cases, their watchful guidance doesn't seem to do any good. It must be tough for them.
But when a motivated and educated diabetic shows up, it would be nice if they recognized that this patient may not be just like the last 99.
I also have a hard time understanding that many in the doctor and dietitian ranks do not see diabetes as a disease of carb intolerance. The idea that all you need to do is count your carbs, dose insulin appropriately, and life will be wonderful is one that does a great disservice to many diabetics.
On a positive note, after reading Richard's post about the history of diabetes treatment from 1900-1950, I am very grateful for modern CGMs, 5-second BG meters, insulin pumps, rapid acting insulin, and a emerging recognition of what a carb limited diet can do to control BGs. I'm lucky to have been diagnosed in the late 20th century rather than 100 years earlier!