My endocrinologist appointment went very well today. I got my medical form filled out so I don't lose my license... oops, I have to take that in to the office.
My A1C was 7.9, a nice improvement of the 8.3 or 8.6 of last visit. I won't ignore or deny the fact that the new standard in diabetes care sets the goal at under 7.0; I'm simply enjoying the fact that my level of care is improving. Also keeping in mind that the last 3 months have been filled with extra stress from recital and school coming to a close as well as poor eating and a complete lack of activity. I have even higher hopes for the summer.
However the A1C is only one of the numbers I need to be concerned with. Apparently I have a healthy heart - he described my cholesterol as great and my blood pressure is within normal parameters.
My urine tests came back very normal, so I know that my kidney is still functioning well.
He saw the letter from my optometrist and his reaction that it was nothing and it's simply a sign of having had diabetes for as long as I have. He said that most people have at least what I have without damage to their vision. I still have my appointment with the specialist later in July, so I'll see what that doctor has to say about it.
All in all, I think this was a good appointment. He gave me the names of some endocrinologists in London, but mentioned that if it's not permanent, I might as well just go to a GP and get the same tests, as I know what to be looking for. Then if there are problems, I can see him, or go to the endo out there.