I have had several GP's and therefore several experiences. When I started having health problems a few years ago, I felt very judged and very quickly put on medications. The worst prospect were beta blockers. Since the diabetes diagnosis, I am somewhat better cared for, I feel. The first GP was a youngster, and he seemed to be very informed about the current research and sensible in his advice. He was almost about to prescribe medications and asked me about my opinion. I was absolutely against them. The second GP was older and has diabetes, too. He was very relaxed and basically reclassified me into prediabetes. He also said that I need to live and not starve myself, etc.
Now that I have read a bit about diabetes, I do not consider medication to be that evil any more. High BC levels do damage, so it might be most important for some to stop doing that damage as soon as possible. Lifestyle changes can still be made, but they take time and effort, e.g. education, trial and error, commitment, building new habits, etc. People can get off medication. I am aware, though, that some medication can result in weight gain and make things more difficult.