KKH’s diabetic specialist unavailable due to DORSCON Orange

Hi mums, I’m diabetic and at week 25 of pregnancy. I am supposed to be seeing a diabetic specialist at KKH (which they get from TTS for patients that are under subsidy). But due to the DORSCON Orange situation right now, no doctors are allowed to visit other hospitals to consult. As a result, I haven’t seen a diabetic specialist for 2 months now, and I’m not sure if I need to start insulin soon or what... Anyone got suggestions on how I can see a diabetic specialist without paying private practice prices?

SheenaMama86

Mommy of a cute little fussy pot!

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You should try to call in and ask them to arrange for you! They can make special arrangements, just like mine. BP problem. And also KKH doctor to see for blood pressure is from TTSH. So they stopped the Doctors from TTSH to KKH. But yet they make arrange to let me see blood pressure specialist! You should call in and arrange soon!!

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SheenaMama86

Mommy of a cute little fussy pot!

5y ago

Thanks for the tip, called this morning, they can’t do anything abt it, so I made appointment at private doc at Mt E immediately.. The doc I saw there was also wondering why KK didn’t start me on insulin months ago.. my morning readings are too high since I’ve been on maximum metformin dose for months already.. 😢 Somehow I just feel KKH is not that well equipped to handle high risk cases, they are just barely adequate..

Call KKH or if u are having ur appointment ask ur doctor.try buying ur own glucometer so u can check ur sugar. I also had diabetes when i was pregnant. I also did my check up and delivered my baby in KKH. U can pm me for the normal range we should meet.

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farhana

Momsy of 1 sweet son

5y ago

No worries

Super Mum

Have you spoken to your gynae about it? Am pretty sure they wont want to leave you unattended/untreated. And they should have back ups during this time

SheenaMama86

Mommy of a cute little fussy pot!

5y ago

Yeah I did, but because I’m under subsidized, every time I see a different gyne, and the lady I saw yesterday said there won’t be any specialist coming till DORSCON Orange is lifted. So I asked if I can go see the specialist at TTS since they usually get them to come to KKH, but they said it’ll be private consult already.. 😓 That’s why I wanna ask if anyone else managed to see a diabetic specialist under subsidized scheme?

Pleas call KKH and ask if there are any other specialist you can see for your checkup, as they would have your medical record

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