Hi , I have an video appointment with an endocrinologist and don’t know what for, I have type 2 diabetes, but only just borderline, Afib and on 2.5 of bisoprolol, which seems fine , my doctors away, and speaking to anyone else is a nightmare at the moment, I have also got an anxiety disorder, hence writing this for help,
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Who referred you to the endocrinologist?Was something amiss with your thyroid ?Endocrinologists deal with many things but it is puzzling you do not know who has referred you and why.
Endocrinology manage diabetes and anything related to that side of things.
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Thanks Charlie for replying, it probably is that, but I get so anxious I imagine the worst,
Hi lavendermay from my days in general practice I hasten to add admin -endocrinology was usually a diabetic issue not the only issue I might add is your diabetes under control? either way it’s not a bad thing as I’m sure they will sort things out for you take care xx
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Hello and welcome to the forum!
An endocrinologist deals with the endocrine system. Endocrinologists diagnose and treat conditions like diabetes, thyroid diseases, infertility, growth issues, metabolic disorders, osteoporosis, some cancers, and disorders in the hormone-producing adrenal glands and pituitary glands.
Most commonly it is to do with diabetes. You say you are borderline Type II. Do you know your latest HbA1c (it measures your average blood glucose over the past few months) as this defines if you are non-diabetic, pre-diabetic or diabetic. An above average number of people with Type II also have thyroid problems.
Do update us after the appointment.
Try not to be anxious - it's wonderful that you are getting to talk to a specialist. Consider it an opportunity to find out more about yourself and to ask questions about how to make things better. I have to go to an endocrinologist because of a thyroid nodule which was discovered by my cardiologist. I was quite surprised when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis that is also managed by the endocrinologist. Who knew?
Thanks so much for replying, I can’t believe how kind everyone is,I am the worlds worst patient, if I see a white coat I run the other way as fast as I can, I know I’m not easy to treat, but I have a wonderful doctor who has been treating me for an anxiety disorder so is very patient, but she’s away at the moment, so thanks again for being so kind