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Fallinstarzz

591d

I see my doctor every month and he knows I'm a Diabetic(type 2) but he has never taken my blood sugar and I've been seeing him for almost 7 years. I havnt a clue how to cook healthy meals I can afford. Can I see a nutritionists if I Medicare & Straight Medicade? Does anyone know?

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    • Terribt

      578d

      My doctor never checks my blood sugar but does check my A1C

    • Terribt

      578d

      My doctor never checks my blood sugar but does check my A1C

    • MGB

      579d

      Did that Dr prescribe a blood sugar testing at home for you? That way you can check your own blood sugar since he’s too lazy to test you while you’re in his office.

    • Tiger._.eyes

      581d

      Have you considered seeing an endocrinologist or maybe switching doctors?👍

    • Nanavae

      585d

      A nutritionist can help with what to eat, but really, so can Google and YouTube. Search eating as a diabetic you'll be surprised. Oh, and stage 3 is usually quite a ways from any thoughts of dialysis. Hopefully the referral will come in time.

    • Noella

      591d

      My Medicare covers a endocrinologist. I go about every three months. Call your Medicare co and see.

    • lmae

      591d

      Yes u can. Just ask to be referred to a dietary

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