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Originally Posted by mikeod

Wow. I think this calls for a serious talk with the Dr. I can't believe a T2 DM on an annual physical would have to specify an A1C with the rest of their bloodwork. We had a DM panel that was done on all our DM patients on their regular checkups that included the A1C. If there is a newer lab test they are using for long term monitoring that should have been made known to you.The staff may have dropped the ball, but the first omission was the Dr.'s.

More and more, I find you have to be a vigorous advocate regarding your medical care.

I am an advocate for my health as I try to think of everything. I don't usually assume that it will get it done as I know he has other patients but this is glaring oversight on his part. I asked for a PSA test but thought he would automatically ask for this test as it has been nine months since it has been checked. I just wanted to go for blood work once and not be inconvenience.
BTW - He has done this once before when he a paperwork system and mentioned the A1C before I left the office.

Lots of luck trying to get him on the phone. LOL. Even his nurse has to e-mail him and he walks past her a hundred times a day and she is not allowed to talk to him. What's up with that?

It's better to express my dissatisfaction and go for the blood work and not keep being upset. Who says life has to be fair or perfect?

BTW - What is a T2 DM blood panel?