Surprising Interview with a Joslin Researcher (Cont.)
Think of Your Diabetes as a Small Business, and Your Care Team asYour Consultants. Go
in to your appointments with information on where your ' business' stands, and clear
goals and/or questions. Have them advise you on these specifics to get the most 'bang'
for your 'buck' And remember that these people work for YOU. Sometimes you might
want an A1C more often than every 3 months. If they push back, 'insist'. If you ask, your
doctor will likely do it. 'You just have to ask!' Jackson says. (He also notes that you can
get a Metrika's home A1C testing kit for under $20 at the drugstore is a good option.)
Make Sure You See the Results. This is why you need regular testing. Get your older and
newer test results side-by-side and compare your numbers. You can see that you have
made a difference! Reward yourself in some positive way, and then set new goals for
your next triumph. The ability to see the difference you have made is key. It's a rush, like
improving your SAT scores or video game scores --whatever turns you on. If you do all
this, there's no way for nasty complications to sneakup on you, Jackson says. "You'll be
on top of it and won't allow problems to progress". "Remember, nothing ever happens
suddenly with diabetes".
"Thank you, Dr. Jack, I feel better already! "
in to your appointments with information on where your ' business' stands, and clear
goals and/or questions. Have them advise you on these specifics to get the most 'bang'
for your 'buck' And remember that these people work for YOU. Sometimes you might
want an A1C more often than every 3 months. If they push back, 'insist'. If you ask, your
doctor will likely do it. 'You just have to ask!' Jackson says. (He also notes that you can
get a Metrika's home A1C testing kit for under $20 at the drugstore is a good option.)
Make Sure You See the Results. This is why you need regular testing. Get your older and
newer test results side-by-side and compare your numbers. You can see that you have
made a difference! Reward yourself in some positive way, and then set new goals for
your next triumph. The ability to see the difference you have made is key. It's a rush, like
improving your SAT scores or video game scores --whatever turns you on. If you do all
this, there's no way for nasty complications to sneakup on you, Jackson says. "You'll be
on top of it and won't allow problems to progress". "Remember, nothing ever happens
suddenly with diabetes".
"Thank you, Dr. Jack, I feel better already! "
