#804 Bad Breakup

Breakup Experience

Kristina recounts the unexpected and frustrating breakup with her child's endocrinologist. She describes how the doctor subtly indicated that she could no longer support their needs, particularly due to disagreements over her child's A1C levels and the frequency of low blood sugar readings 1. Kristina felt that the doctor was more concerned with maintaining a certain A1C range rather than addressing the specific needs of her child 2. This led to a situation where the doctor essentially ended their professional relationship without directly saying so 3.

She just didn't agree with the amount of lows we were having.

--- Kristina

The lack of clear communication left Kristina feeling dismissed and unsupported.

   

Navigating New Doctor

After the breakup, Kristina embarked on the challenging journey of finding a new endocrinologist who aligned better with her approach to managing her child's diabetes. She reached out to her community and eventually found a doctor who was also diabetic and understood her perspective 4. This new doctor, who conducts appointments via telehealth, provided a refreshing change by not focusing solely on A1C numbers but rather on overall well-being 5.

Find a doctor that tells you what you want to hear. But it was nice to get a different perspective.

--- Kristina

Kristina's experience highlights the importance of effective communication and finding healthcare providers who truly listen and respond to patient needs.