For those with type two diabetes - do you see a diabetic specialist, or just a regular M.D,.?

Answer 1

I actually have two Endocrinologists.One for my Diabetes and one for my Cushing's syndrome.
I highly suggest seeing an endocrinologist..

Good luck.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Most Type 2 diabetics can see a regular MD. Endo's (diabetes specialists) are often reserved for Type 1 diabetics, especially those who have other related autoimmune endocrine diseases such as Grave's Disease.

A Nurse Educator and dietitian will be a great help to you.

If you are in good control, and have no serious issues, a GP is fine.

Answer 4

My mom was sent to a lot of different specialists until she was diagnosed with diabetes but now she just sees her regular M.D. and she's doing great.

Answer 5

The regular MD can do the job, but you can make an appointment with the dietitian at the hospital in order to get a proper diet, or check with the Diabetic Association.
Canadian Diabetes Association 1-800-226-8464
American Diabetes Association 1-800-342-2383
World Health Organization

Answer 6

You can check your regular MD here are some tips thirst frequent urination weight loss are some of the symtoms of type two diabetics to include elevated blood pressure. Here is the cure for diabetics if you believe it. your body is unable to assimilate hydrolysed and partially hydrolysed oils.green vegees freh fruit flax seed oil only.( no meat or meat products)is now your only true diet. are you aware that if you fed a calf the milk that we drink the one deemed safe FDAapproved it would die.look for these words natural flavours msg chewey crunchy etended shelf life all cakes in boxes cookies doughnuts etc. exercise sweat for 10 min. 3xweekly minimum use brown rice and green organic foods for eg. sun chorella spirolena drink at least a Gal of water aday not tap water alkaline water check your urine and saliva for acidity levels average 7.4 t0 7.6 good range. change where you shop its going to cost a little more.YOURwater intake should be one half your wt. in ounces.if you can handle it ( test strips can be bought from your pharmacy).

Answer 7

seeing an endocranoligist (sp?) is important, but they don't have to be seen very often. i see mine every 6-8months...the rest of the time i see a family doctor - sheperscribesmy diabetes meds (i don't take insulin) - perhaps if you had insulin depended type 2 diabetes you'd need to be seen by a specialist more frequantly...

Answer 8

I saw my regular M.D. and he sent me to a diabetes counselor. Seemed to work out well.

Answer 9

One: Assemble a good medical team.
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Primary physician. Everyone with diabetes needs to be in the care of a capable physician. But it doesn't necessarily have to be the person who diagnosed your diabetes. You're going to be seeing your doctor at least three-to-four times a year, and you'll be relying on this physician to recommend the other members of your health care team. So find someone you like, trust, and are comfortable with. Don't settle for just anyone. Find a doctor who has experience treating patients with diabetes and is willing and able to take the time to listen to your concerns and answer your questions.

Make sure your doctor keeps up with the latest developments in diabetes treatment. Diabetes care is rapidly evolving, and unless your doctor keeps up with the latest advances, you may not get the quality of care you deserve and need. If your doctor doesn't take care of a lot of people with diabetes, you may be better off with an endocrinologist -- a doctor who has advanced training in dealing with diabetes and other hormone-related diseases -- or a diabetologist, a specialist who only takes care of people with diabetes.

It's your health that's at stake here. If your doctor doesn't help you get your blood sugars at near normal levels in short order, do not be afraid to change doctors until you find one who will!
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Certified Diabetes Educator. Ideally, in addition to your physician, you'll also want to see a certified diabetes educator. A diabetes educator will teach you the practical techniques of dealing with diabetes, including how to take your insulin or other medicine, how to measure your blood glucose levels, and much more. Your doctor may recommend an educator, or you can call the American Association of Diabetes Educators at 800 832-6874.
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Registered dietitian. Eating the right diet is a critical part of diabetes therapy. Your Certified Diabetes Educator can answer many of your questions about diet, but you may also want to see a registered dietitian. Again, your doctor may recommend one who works with people with diabetes. Or you can call the American Dietetic Association at 800-366-1655.
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Ophthalmologist. Because diabetes can damage the eye, you will definitely want an ophthalmologist (an eye doctor) on your health care team.

Experts recommend that people with Type 1 diabetes get a dilated retinal examination once a year, starting five years after the onset of diabetes. People with Type 2 diabetes should have a yearly dilated retinal examination starting immediately after diagnosis -- because Type 2 diabetes is often not diagnosed until you have had the disease for many years. (Many people first learn they have diabetes when their ophthalmologist finds diabetes retinopathy during a routine eye exam.) Women with gestational diabetes are particularly at risk for diabetic retinopathy, and some experts recommend that they have their eyes examined every three months during their pregnancy.

Early detection is the key. Much can be done to prevent and treat diabetic eye disease. The sooner your ophthalmologist spots it, the better job he or she can do of stopping it.
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Dentist. Unfortunately, one of the complications of diabetes is dental problems, including cavities and gum disease. When diabetes is poorly controlled, the levels of sugar in your saliva are just as high as in your blood, and that causes tooth decay. High blood sugar levels also damage the blood vessels in your mouth, reducing the flow of oxygen and nutrients to the gum tissues and weakening their resistance to infection.

Your best defense is good diabetes control. Keep your blood sugar levels at normal levels, and you're not likely to have any more dental problems that someone who does not have diabetes.

But it doesn't hurt to practice good dental hygiene, too! Brush your teeth twice a day, and floss to get at the plague between your teeth that the brush can't reach. Replace your brush regularly. See your dentist regularly. And have your teeth professionally cleaned at least every six months.
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Podiatrist. If you have circulatory problems or nerve damage in your feet, you will also want to see a podiatrist (a foot doctor).

Unfortunately, people with diabetes -- especially if it's poorly controlled -- often experience some degree of diabetic neuropathy, the impairment or damage of nerve function due to increased blood sugars. This can result in tingling, burning or numbness in the hands or -- even more frequently -- the feet. It can also result in a decreased ability to feel pain, especially in the extremities.
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You must have TEAM WORK for the condition...

Answer 10

A regular M.D.