Diabetes is a 24/7/52/365 condition. You should be more concerned about getting your A1C down.PERIOD!
As a researcher on this and its allied diseases and a proponent of alternative medicines, my suggestion is: reduce it withdiet and life style modifications. Once you master the techniques and see positive results, you will be no more required to go to a doctor. 2 weeks is enough to attain a significant result. Charge on