New Doc

I don't update this blog as often as I would like, even though I know no one really reads it.

About 3 weeks ago, I had my first appointment with my new doctor down at the U of U. What an awesome experience that was. I learned more in that introductory visit than I had in my nearly 5 years of seeing other doctors, diabetes educators, and nutritionists. What made the visit great was the knowledge that my doctor is a T1 diabetic himself. He knows the ins and outs of the disease because he lives with it every day. He doesn't just sit there and nod his head as you explain problems that you are having, he really listens and doesn't lie when he says he UNDERSTANDS. What a novelty it is to have a doctor that doesn't just smile and nod when you confide in him. He explained things about managing my BS that I had NEVER been taught before. I have had a better understanding of my disease and how to manage it because of this visit. Now I can look forward to my quarterly visits with a feeling of ease that I have a doctor who cares.