tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post6843986768150442821..comments2024-03-17T12:02:12.410-04:00Comments on Love That Max : When doctors tell you bad things...and they are WRONG. A cautionary tale.Ellen Seidmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-72639746292597588692011-02-11T17:42:20.979-05:002011-02-11T17:42:20.979-05:00Ellen, I just have to chime in on this one. I wen...Ellen, I just have to chime in on this one. I went through the same thing, had pre-diabetes which later turned into Type 2 Diabetes. You know what? It's not the end of the world. There are LOTS worse things that could have happened to me. LOTS! I still do everything I did before, except now I eat much better than I used to, and I pay more attention to my health than I used to. If this happened to you, I know exactly what you would do. You would deal with it. You would be in shock at the beginning because diabetes sounds so scary! but then you'd get over it and move on with your life.<br /><br />PaulaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-45158606423639204102011-02-10T23:35:31.122-05:002011-02-10T23:35:31.122-05:00Very well said, thank you for reminding us that ev...Very well said, thank you for reminding us that even the Doctors can be wrong!Laura Bradleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15975904819154372824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-20887774992259755282011-02-10T16:45:34.644-05:002011-02-10T16:45:34.644-05:00Thanks, all. I do NOT think this doctor is a keepe...Thanks, all. I do NOT think this doctor is a keeper. There are certainly other caring doctors I can find. And yes, she admitted her mistake but still. Like Janet said, she did not follow up with any tests. Also, it wasn't just her who erred—her staff, did, too. And as we all know, dealing with competent staff is a key part of doctor visits. <br /><br />Another mom in my 'hood read this and emailed today to tell me she's also dealt with mistakes in that office, which is the nail in the coffin. <br /><br />KatieB: I thought she was surprisingly pessimistic, too, about reversing prediabetes, because from what I've read diabetes can sometimes be headed off.<br /><br />JennieB and StayingAfloat and everyone here: I hope you stay healthy.Ellen Seidmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01433429847255621203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-52099653637267542272011-02-10T14:59:32.055-05:002011-02-10T14:59:32.055-05:00What a good reminder...I hope you can start taking...What a good reminder...I hope you can start taking better care of yourself too! :)Tiffanyhttp://www.elastamom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-1124596509859034052011-02-10T14:30:08.622-05:002011-02-10T14:30:08.622-05:00I have always been proactive and I ha some limited...I have always been proactive and I ha some limited healthcare experience so I always look things up, get whatever books websites etc.I can find and ask a million questions. Some drs, like my husband's, treat me like an annoying pestand others, like mine and my son's, are happy that I am educated on our health issues and can participate better in finding treatments and discussing options. My best advice (especially having been on both sides of the situation) is don't be afraid to question and ask for clarifications and options, but also don't be rude. It works out much better for both dr and patient if you can politely and actively be involved!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13064775995746986281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-5964474217796553742011-02-10T14:22:02.210-05:002011-02-10T14:22:02.210-05:00Good thing you checked!
I was diagnosed with gest...Good thing you checked!<br /><br />I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes with my first. They actually put me on meds for it. But, my levels were testing really low(b/c I had to test myself at least 3 times a day), so they told me to go off meds and just be on the diet and test. NEVER got a high reading. <br /><br />Changed obs with my next baby b/c we moved. I told him my concerns about gestational diabetes. He looks through my records, sees my test results and said that I NEVER HAD IT. <br /><br />Crazy, isn't it? I guess we all make mistakes...but when doctors make them, it can be dangerous!Shellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06811697675090627618noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-8994038530878225452011-02-10T14:16:09.068-05:002011-02-10T14:16:09.068-05:00Somewhat disturbing but at least the news is good....Somewhat disturbing but at least the news is good. I think a lot of people expect doctors to be almost godlike, but they make mistakes too, except that their mistakes could be more costly than mistakes made by people in other professions.<br /><br />I have had the same thing happen to me, but I knew that I had to fast before my blood test, so I did.<br /><br />Try to be healthy anyhow - you have a lot of people who love you and care about you.Aunt Judynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-50302969205831102072011-02-10T14:10:16.787-05:002011-02-10T14:10:16.787-05:00Gosh! I'm sorry you had to go through that anx...Gosh! I'm sorry you had to go through that anxiety. But I'm glad to hear the outcome. Good for you for thinking and speaking up!BLOOM - Parenting Kids With Disabilitieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06901482901008135659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-74727769368811968062011-02-10T12:57:59.344-05:002011-02-10T12:57:59.344-05:00cannot tell you how I have learnt through bitter e...cannot tell you how I have learnt through bitter experience not to trust doctors opinions! I know I have a child with sms as every time i walk into an 'experts' office they get notebooks out and start taking notes from me! hey ho! <br /><br />so pleased your scare remained that! heres to a healthier 2011 for both of us xxxxjane@flightplatformlivinghttp://textgeorge.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-12382141587270066292011-02-10T12:21:20.408-05:002011-02-10T12:21:20.408-05:00Interesing that she thought your level was pre-dia...Interesing that she thought your level was pre-diabetic. Based on what the ped endo has told me (my 12-year-old DD has pre-diabetes, if not diabetes) that one reading isn't enough to say that. I find it interesting that she didn't follow up with a a1c test (can be done w/ finger prick or draw). This test will give an indication of how your glucose levels have been for the past 3-months.Janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-41303830271561112062011-02-10T11:33:47.119-05:002011-02-10T11:33:47.119-05:00So glad to hear the pre-diabetes news was wrong. ...So glad to hear the pre-diabetes news was wrong. By the way I put off my own visit to the internist for a long time for similar reasons. Finally went and felt so relieved that all was OK. I started Weight Watchers a few weeks ago (they just revamped their program) and it is going really well. I'm down 6lbs and feeling better already. It is so easy for us to forget how important is to take care of ourselves so that we are here for a long, long time to take care of our kids. Thanks for this reminder.mymomshopshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09909337957811111720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-17855125213808733232011-02-10T10:39:50.580-05:002011-02-10T10:39:50.580-05:00What a great reminder. WE are on the ball with our...What a great reminder. WE are on the ball with our kids and stuff like this, but it is far too easy to let things slide with ourselves.Wherever HE Leads We'll Gohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15042627234253638468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-54158363778621083242011-02-10T09:51:03.417-05:002011-02-10T09:51:03.417-05:00I'm surprise you were told that pre-diabetes c...I'm surprise you were told that pre-diabetes couldn't usually reverse. I tested pre-diabetic once. Started walking regularly, watched what I ate (better but not perfect) and have been smack in the middle of average for blood sugar since. Still good to find out that you don't have to worry :o)Katie :o)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14268150291942970415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-22560393705056095032011-02-10T08:16:21.928-05:002011-02-10T08:16:21.928-05:00A great reminder that we must be informed and ask ...A great reminder that we must be informed and ask important questions and NOT assume the doctors know everything about everything. We are our own best advocates (like we have much advocacy left after what we do for our kiddos!).Dani Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14784014166868984046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-43274142054839086392011-02-10T08:06:40.903-05:002011-02-10T08:06:40.903-05:00maybe this was God's way of kicking your butt ...maybe this was God's way of kicking your butt and getting you to *do* what you knew you needed to do...<br /><br />that being said, 6 years ago I was working out at the gym and trying to follow weight watchers, and I GAINED weight. One could argue that I was gaining muscle, but generally that would cause you to lose inches, not gain them. I went to my doctor and told her I had gained 20-30 pounds while trying to lose weight, and she did blood tests. The tests came back that I was prediabetic. She gave me roughly 8 weeks to go on a lower carb diet to fix my labs before she resorted to medications. when I went back, not only had I dropped 17 pounds, but I was 4 weeks pregnant.<br /><br />all tests since then have been negative, despite my not sticking to the low carb diet.sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01751389029725410849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-20686793075638305112011-02-10T07:45:14.993-05:002011-02-10T07:45:14.993-05:00I'm so glad you aren't prediabetic. It can...I'm so glad you aren't prediabetic. It can be scary when d octors give bad news, but it is so relieving when they are wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-15908701442663603962011-02-10T07:42:15.552-05:002011-02-10T07:42:15.552-05:00JennieB, me too, so this one hits home.
I'm a...JennieB, me too, so this one hits home.<br /><br />I'm actually impressed with the doctor. Many doctors will not admit they were wrong. They would say something like, "Well, why wouldn't you fast? Everyone knows that." or they would insist you were told even if you weren't, because that's procedure.<br /><br />So to me, this doctor is a keeper.<br /><br />The message, of course, id beyond true.Staying Afloathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228636990839399469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-77371480147797346722011-02-10T07:38:23.772-05:002011-02-10T07:38:23.772-05:00That is awesome news! I am sorry you went through ...That is awesome news! I am sorry you went through such a scare needlessly. But all's well that ends well, right?Hollee Templehttp://thenewperfect.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-66374078487752577802011-02-10T07:17:19.918-05:002011-02-10T07:17:19.918-05:00It really is all about the second opinions and get...It really is all about the second opinions and getting another test done. Glucose levels are a fairly inexpensive test. Given the rates of diabetes in this country and the potential long-term effects, I'd like to offer that it's reassuring your doctor took the threat seriously rather than just dismiss it. Type II diabetes can often have its impact reduced by diet and exercise, and being proactive about it helps in the long run.<br /><br />Is it frustrating to have an inaccurate lab result? Absolutely. But I'd keep going to that doctor. Your description tells me that she's going to be someone who wants to look at preventive care and help you be around for your kids as long as possible.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03755421009271696139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-82296336536483834252011-02-10T05:00:50.117-05:002011-02-10T05:00:50.117-05:00great post. yes that was a piece of careless work ...great post. yes that was a piece of careless work on the part of the doctor. but nice to know you are fine.shaziaMnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-84476526721641367492011-02-10T02:46:58.112-05:002011-02-10T02:46:58.112-05:00Good post, second opinions are indeed helpful.Good post, second opinions are indeed helpful.Carl Thompsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12234405899028346311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-28968995483617873312011-02-10T01:37:22.609-05:002011-02-10T01:37:22.609-05:00The doctor really should have verified that you ha...The doctor really should have verified that you had fasted before lowering that boom on you. That was just sloppy. It's like when they do cholesterol tests; you can eat fresh fruit and veggies six days out of the week, but if you dare go to that work holiday party and foolishly decide to chomp down on a ton of yummy shrimp on the seventh day and forget you have to have your cholesterol tested on the eighth day, they'll be telling you that you "need" one of those cholesterol drugs, when you really don't, if you aren't the type of person to eat fat-larded meat and other animal products hand over fist on a regular basis. The contents of your blood are on a continuum....stuff comes and goes--it's the AVERAGES that count. If you get a test result that seems questionable, it's smart to demand a retest. <br /><br />If you're a nervous type and/or hate doctors, you can show up with "high" blood pressure--especially if you're late for the appointment and ran from the parking lot--but if they just let you wait and calm down and take the BP midway through the appointment, instead of taking the BP first thing, they'll find you DON'T have HBP....but then they won't be able to put you on some expensive blood pressure drug, either. <br /><br />I really do have a problem with the way some doctors do business--the operative word being BUSINESS. They're in the pockets of the drug companies and get kickbacks for prescribing expensive drugs, often to people who don't really need them. They get bonuses from the drug companies for pushing name brand drugs on people, and a lot of these drugs are poorly vetted by the FDA. <br /><br /> I think the scummy drug pushers on the street corners are more honest in many cases--they aren't there to pretend to "help" you, they're there to make money and they admit it. When you learn that many doctors are given vacation cruises by these Big Pharma companies for "selling" large amounts of fancy and poorly tested drugs, that's pretty disturbing. And it happens a LOT.Felicianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-6326157665389877302011-02-10T00:29:56.869-05:002011-02-10T00:29:56.869-05:00Ellen, this is a great reminder. We are responsibl...Ellen, this is a great reminder. We are responsible for our health care, but we're often afraid to question. We want to get in and out, not make waves, not think about this when we've got a million other questions zipping through our minds.<br /><br />I'm glad you're OK. I hope you start taking good care of you too! You deserve it.Sara (from Saving for Someday)http://savingforsomeday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-87507700955300176982011-02-10T00:16:07.630-05:002011-02-10T00:16:07.630-05:00So glad to hear that it was all a huge mistake! Do...So glad to hear that it was all a huge mistake! Do you ever feel like you're living in a big episode of "Three's Company?". Wake up calls come in all shapes and sizes.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12747481175356171210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-401303964563152307.post-16727344360077400612011-02-09T23:55:10.024-05:002011-02-09T23:55:10.024-05:00I had gestational diabetes and know I am at risk f...I had gestational diabetes and know I am at risk for developing type 2 diabetes in the future. It scares the crap out of me. <br /><br />So, so, so glad you are okay and it was just a mix up!Wantapeanuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11993949583915924482noreply@blogger.com