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<blockquote data-quote="Marguerite" data-source="post: 140761" data-attributes="member: 1991"><p>After all that - yep. Move on. And didn't you say that you don't drink? So what gives that nurse the right to berate you as if you do? Or was she basing it on what the doctor had perhaps written in your files?</p><p></p><p>I can understand the rheumatologist not checking blood sugar - it's not really part of their brief. I'm currently seeing a gastroenterologist for the liver etc stuff. He was the one who ordered fasting blood sugar, PLUS fasting insulin (done at the same time) which in my case showed that although my blood sugars is normal, the insulin was raised which indicates my body is pumping it out in much greater quantities because my cells are sluggish to respond ie insulin resistance.</p><p>My cholesterol and triglycerides are normal, I've been eating a low-fat, low carb diet for years, plus I don't drink. This sort of thing can still happen even if you do the right thing - your body can still let you down even if you don't abuse it. Medical staff should not make assumptions or berate you unless you really are ignoring their advice or treatment.</p><p></p><p>This doctor sounds like a lazy, conceited ratbag. "Richard Cranium" comes to mind.</p><p></p><p>Good luck with finding a new GP. A suggestion - ask a support network dealing with rheumatoid arthritis if they can recommend someone in your area who has a good reputation with others in your position. Or ask pharmacists in your area for names of doctors they would recommend. </p><p></p><p>Marg</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Marguerite, post: 140761, member: 1991"] After all that - yep. Move on. And didn't you say that you don't drink? So what gives that nurse the right to berate you as if you do? Or was she basing it on what the doctor had perhaps written in your files? I can understand the rheumatologist not checking blood sugar - it's not really part of their brief. I'm currently seeing a gastroenterologist for the liver etc stuff. He was the one who ordered fasting blood sugar, PLUS fasting insulin (done at the same time) which in my case showed that although my blood sugars is normal, the insulin was raised which indicates my body is pumping it out in much greater quantities because my cells are sluggish to respond ie insulin resistance. My cholesterol and triglycerides are normal, I've been eating a low-fat, low carb diet for years, plus I don't drink. This sort of thing can still happen even if you do the right thing - your body can still let you down even if you don't abuse it. Medical staff should not make assumptions or berate you unless you really are ignoring their advice or treatment. This doctor sounds like a lazy, conceited ratbag. "Richard Cranium" comes to mind. Good luck with finding a new GP. A suggestion - ask a support network dealing with rheumatoid arthritis if they can recommend someone in your area who has a good reputation with others in your position. Or ask pharmacists in your area for names of doctors they would recommend. Marg [/QUOTE]
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