AlanHo Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I had to attend the doctor's today for my annual diabetic review.I hasten to add that although diagnosed as a diabetic 7 years ago - it is only by a short head. My glucose tolerance test resulted in a score of 11.1 units - the threshold to be classified as diabetic is 11.0. I don't need medication and just watch my diet.Today the doctor was an attractive young lady doctor new to our medical centre - young by my standards but ancient when regarded by a teenager. I guess she was in her late 30's.She took my blood pressure (elevated - pant) She weighed me remarking that I had increased my weight by 3 Kg since last yearShe measured my height and said I had lost 0.5 cms since last yearShe measure my waist and remarked it was unchangedShe examined my feet - and checked their sensitivity with a tuning fork and needle. No change from last year.She reviewed my blood tests taken 2 weeks ago and commented that my 3 month blood sugar average was 6.1 which was good and my cholesterol was 5.8 which was fine - it indicated that I was still eating a good diet.She then proceeded to ask the usual list of tick box questions about my life style, aches and pains etc which culminated in a question I had been waiting for.She fidgeted a little when she said "I expect you are aware that diabetes can cause erectile dysfunction - do you have a problem in this respect"My answer "Yes and no""Sorry - what do you mean by that" - she looked flustered"Because it makes it difficult to roll out of bed every morning"Hardly a glimmer of a reaction - just a tight lipped response "I will tick 'no' then"I suspect I will not be on her list next year.(This is not one of my jokes - its is quite true) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I have just indulged in a pinch of salt, quite tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Irene Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 .. The mind boggles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gandalph Posted January 26, 2013 Report Share Posted January 26, 2013 Lucky you Alan. For God's sake tell me what your diet is. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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