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Type 2 Diabetes and Low Free T 4
I cannot find a good endo in Pittsburgh. I have tested positive for small fiber neuropathy and last endo I saw was terrible. She didn't even know diabetes is number one cause of neuropathy. Also found out from last doctor who I stopped seeing after she wanted to give me hormones for sweating (74) which is autonomic neuropathy. I have IBS and want to see a endocrine specialist who is competent. I called ADA and got no where. Mother was gestational diabetic with me and went on to develop diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.Aunt had type 1. Very dissatisfied with medical care system. Also have bad arthritis.
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@lewin I’m so sorry for all the bad medical issues you are experiencing! This is probably way too obvious but do you have a primary doc that you are satisfied with? If so perhaps you could ask that doc for a referral to or recommendation for an endocrinologist. Sometimes a good internal medicine doc can be helpful. Could you try that?
It takes 5-6 months to see endo. I waited for four months to see one who could not see previous records and didn't take a medical hsitory. Said I was prediabetic when I have small giver neuropathy, high HDL and overweight with stringent diet and walking,
Hi @lewin - I live near Pittsburgh and am a diabetic due to pancreatectomy. I have seen endocrinologists in Cleveland at both Cleveland Clinic and University Health and found both to be really great resources. It is about a 2 hour drive for us and might be something to consider.