This is helpful and a little disturbing. I am 84 and when ever I question the doc about low bp(sometimes 75/56 etc, sometimes higher, (it's usually 110/60) she says don't worry...I also know that my short term memory is failing at times so I have to recheck important things or note them down...(I have always been a list-maker) Not sure if I want to open this can of worms and have the public regard me as a stupid old bat! Or disrespect me when I have something say. I am an artist and in the midst of organizing an exhibition for Aug 2024. I would like to have my A1C blood work done every 3mos. But she says every 6mos. Is good enough...This is very frustrating. I keep myself on a strick diet for CKDstage3b and pre-pre diabetis. I hate being told it's what to expect in old age....wondering if I should just give up and go to hell in a hand-basket? Eat whatever I want and open up my collection of scotch. Sorry to rant but am feeling rather pissed off and alone.