This Is A Rant!!

Jo, could you write down what the lab report says? I can check that out with my doctor friends. I can have the answer in 3 hours. Besides, I know a lot of that as my hubby had diabetes for some years. Anyway, I want to tell you that the kind of diabetes people our age get can be easily controlled with a diet (not terrible) and pills. So relax. I often think that public health services everywhere behave as though the patient is the enemy they have to torture.

I sure would. if you have diabetes you need help as soon as possible to control it. i know what you mean. they just dont seem to care that its your life they are playing around with. i had to go yesterday and get blood work and i was just thinking this morning how i dont seem to get any report back myself. i will have to wait for the doc to say something about it. its all so scarey how non chalant they are getting with us.

I think that most doctors in this country have very bad attitude towards patients, all they care about now is money and "business", not people. It used to be different years ago when doctor was a doctor not a "businessman"... Hope you are not going to be charge for doctor time when he is going to call you back. HUGS

Why would the lab send the results to you directly, instead of to your doctor?

Hi Anti. I hope you are dealing with this by now. In my walk with God I have learned that you speak things into being, believe in your heart that you do not have diabetes. Worry is the cheif weapon of Satan's Warfare. Pray make your request known to God praise Him for the answer. Then He will give you peace. I will be praying for you, that you do not have diabetes. Do some research on this because it can be prevented. God Bless U.

more or less :) depends where you live and the type of services you expect. I live in a crap country and i m very used to this sort of things :) But you don t sound like you live in a crap country :))

i will also feel very nervous and scared if i were in your position and i don't think i can wait 24-48 hours to know about my results... i'm so sorry that you have to endure something like this from your doctor... i hope everything is well and nothing is wrong with your blood test results... just make sure that you take care of yourself and don't eat any sweet thing until you see your doctor again... just in case... take care and have a nice day...

You are fortunate they grace you with a copy of your own information. Maybe your pharmacist could help you read what the doctor wrote on it, as the pharmacist gets used to reading poor writing from the doctor. Look for things like I told you up by Marguicha, to find out about the diabetes. I know those things are hard to read, but my doctor always sent them to me, and I liked that, because line by line I can eventually figure it out. I will admit that I have some medical background, and that is useful, and I have some books on hand that I can read to help as well.

Of course I too would be upset if given the same situation. I mean waiting too long just to confirm something that really bothers you is difficult and noticing the lack of concern on others would add some more burden. Who would want to have diabetes, not you, neither I, nor anyone? So if the the doctor gave you the probability that you have this illness then I would not be surprised if it caused you anxieties. But the doctor's office is just too inefficient. They did not care at all! How sad to note how lax they have been in an issue that caused you a great deal of worries. My dear I just pray that your blood test will be negative for that illness! It would be quite tough if you really have that.

I agree. That kind of response is reprehensible. It is as bad as the military. When I call for a renewal on one of my prescriptions, they will do it - at their leisure, but they will not call me back to let me know that it has been done or at which pharmacy I'm supposed to pick it up. There are only a half dozen military pharmacies where I might up a prescription that range from 2 miles to 40 miles from my house.

Yes, I would be upset, too. I don't blame you for being so worried. I hope I don't come across like I'm telling you what to do, but if it were me, I would call them if I don't hear from them once this length of time is up. That is, if you don't hear from them. I never have seen a report like this and I doubt if I would understand what it means, either. I hope the news is good and that you don't have diabetes. Please keep us informed. Kathy.

Waiting for a doctor to call back is like waiting for hell to freeze over. In 24 to 48 hours yes someone could croak. My parents have gone through this type of treatment too. I truly believe that once you get to a certain age they don't really care about you and you are like a second class citizen. I get so angry when I hear the horror stories that my parents have gone thru. I can't be there for them since we live so far away from each other. My dad found out last November that he had diabetes and of course he was very upset. You probably don't have diabetes because if you did I think they would have called you to tell you. I hope and pray you don't have it but if you do it can be rectified by eating the right foods and exercise. My father who is 75 years old is exercising with the Wii every other day to help him lose weight and keep the bones and muscles strong. Good luck to you!

Well, don't worry much. If it is not severe, if you have diabetes, just go on diet and do lifestyle modification such as exercise. If it is fasting blood sugar, the normal is 80 to 120 mg/dl.

I have also been told I might have diabetes, but turns out I didn't, he didn't get back to me in like 2 weeks because he was "busy"

Doctors have been and are still known to be impatient, perfunctory and insensitive to the needs of sick people. While there is no doubt that many doctors have long queues of patients and are very busy, this does not warrant cursory attention given to the patients. Patients expect sympathy, a listening ear, understanding and advice. The best option I think is to seek a second opinion from another doctor.

GOSH, dearest Lady...you are so right, things can change that fast!!! iF BY now you hve NO results...please GO TO ER! I will talk to you privately...but I need you to seek a higher form of Medical sources...NOW! Maybe some peace...Geriactric Onset Diabetes is a milder form, with milder medication and often food controlled. I promise to call you today..in the meantime take care..LUV & HUGZ!

I would hope that if it were serious, they would have called. Still I don't blame you for being worried or upset. I hope you have heard back by now and don't have to wait until Monday.

I would be mad. Anytime a test like that is given, I think they should at least have the decency to call the patient and let them know yay or nay. They have to realize that people are worried about their results.

I would definitely be upset about that. I dislike doctors very much and do not trust them. There are plenty of ways to cure high blood sugar and Diabetes naturally. Do not think that Insulin injections or tablets are the only way. The doctors may only tell you of these methods, but I know of people who have gotten off insulin, just by changing their diets. You can check out some of the links on my profile as they are a great source of natural health information and there is a diabetes one there, or also these links below. http://www.treeoflife.nu/home-index/ http://www.rawfamily.com/ I hope that this info can help you.

Some hospitals do work that way. Patients just die because of wrong protocol. It's not their life, after all, so why worry?