@contentandwell You are lucky to have all the specialists you need; some small towns are not that fortunate. I had no idea I needed to see a diabetic vision specialist. I never heard of it until my diabetes diagnosis and then just recently was told about the eye specialist. I think there are very good optometrists who can do normal checks, and people wouldn't know they needed a higher degree MD unless they had a problem. Health care is broken in so many areas, especially in small towns, so people have to take what they can get. I am fortunate that I was told and that there is the doctor I needed where I live. I'm sure longtime diabetics already know this, but for those who don't, I wanted to share.
Carol