Can I be a reliable T1D doctor?

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Permalink Reply by Tim G on March 16, 2010 at 11:50am

my general practitioner is diabetic. he was diagnosed type1 when he was in med school. in his office right next to all his medical things are two big bottles of glucose tablets haha

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Permalink Reply by Sportster on March 16, 2010 at 12:11pm

I know of a local doctor that is an Internist and he has Type I. Here's a thought, why don't you locate a doctor that has Type I and ask him/her directly?

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Permalink Reply by Jessica <3 on March 16, 2010 at 12:53pm

OF COURSE a diabetic can be doctor. You may personally want to limit what you go into, such as surgery, out of concern for pt safety and yours, but there is NO reason that just because you are a diabetic you can't be a physician.

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Permalink Reply by Saya on March 17, 2010 at 4:39am

I have thought about that,I haven't chosen any specialty yet,but I;m thinking an endo or an OB,but being an OB is different from a surgeon,I mean,I could do that,right?

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Permalink Reply by Emily F on March 16, 2010 at 1:12pm

My endocrinologist for 15 years who I LOVED was a T1 herself, and that made treatment even more awesome! She knew what I meant when I was describing my "lows" in the morning. I say you should let it drive your desire to be a physician, not hinder it!

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Permalink Reply by Michele on March 16, 2010 at 1:17pm

I am an Ob/gyn doctor with type 1. It's a challenge, but manageable! I perform surgeries and deliveries without issues, for the most part. All the nurses and staff know about my diabetes, and help me out if i'm having a problem. I've had a Pepsi through a straw into my mask during surgery:) And of course, my partners are there to back me up if I have a life threatening low. No better place to have one than at the hospital! I always carry glucagon, sugar tabs, and don't start a case unless my glucose is over 140. When I am on call, I lower my basal and boluses to run a bit higher. If someone is in labor, I will just eat protein and fat and no carbs to prevent a low if an emergency comes up before I"ve been able to eat the carbs I bolused for (been there, done that!). My staff can sense a low coming on before I can!

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Permalink Reply by Saya on March 17, 2010 at 4:40am

WOW!
you're my idol now ^^,great to hear that,so you manage ?
I like the idea of being an OB :D

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Permalink Reply by Denise on March 16, 2010 at 1:20pm

My endo is a T1--I was in the hospital for a non-D related illnes for a month--he was there to see me all but 3 days (someone else in his office covered-shcelduled coverage)

You will bring a very desireable skill-set if thats waht you decidee to do.

BEst wishes in whatever you decide!

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Permalink Reply by Rebecca M. Rodick on March 17, 2010 at 12:40am

I don't think the T.C.O.Y.D. ---Taking Control of Your Diabetes--- is in Saudi Arabia, but the co-founder of this wonderful group is a Type One Diabetic and an Endocrinology Doctor--- Dr. Steven V. Edelman. The one day workshops he helps to put on are amazing because they are always informative and upbeat!!! It's been all over the United States.

So, yes, you can be both---go for it and make the world a better place! Rebecca Rodick

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Permalink Reply by Teena on March 17, 2010 at 2:39am

Im sure you will be a wonderful and most able doctor!
I wish you the best!

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Permalink Reply by Saya on March 17, 2010 at 4:41am

thanks for all of you,I just have been thinking about it lately,the problem I guess is being on call and those night shifts,my brothers aren't Ds and I see them when being out of a long shift,what would I do!!?

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