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For diabetics, does it make a difference if you see your family doctor vs. an endocrinologist?
Once every three months for diabetics on treatment, and also if any active changes are being made to the regimen. For a well-controlled patient with no active medication changes, once every six months is adequate. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease, and, therefore, is managed by quite a few primary care doctors. They usually refer to endocrinologists if control is not adequate. It usually comes down to the experience and comfort level of the primary care physician with respect to Diabetes management.
For diabetics, does it make a difference if you see your family doctor vs. an endocrinologist?
Once every three months for diabetics on treatment, and also if any active changes are being made to the regimen. For a well-controlled patient with no active medication changes, once every six months is adequate. Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease, and, therefore, is managed by quite a few primary care doctors. They usually refer to endocrinologists if control is not adequate. It usually comes down to the experience and comfort level of the primary care physician with respect to Diabetes management.
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