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I was diagnosed last week as being Type 2. It wasn't a huge surprise as I'm overweight, in my 50's and my dad and his sisters were all Type 2. Well it wasn't a huge surprise but I'm more shocked than I expected to be. I'm English but live in France. My view of the French health system vs NHS is that I am fortunate to be in France because I believe we get much better care. However, my doctor has told me absolutely NOTHING about my condition apart from prescribing metformin 850mg twice a day and "suggesting" that I lose some weight. And in order to do this all he has suggested in no sugar, jam, pastries etc. Very basic attitude to dieting I thought. I have to go back for a fasting blood sugar test in 3 months and he will decide if my meds need adjusting.
I have an appointment at a French version of a well woman clinic in 3 weeks time and shall ask them about support and information in case my doctor is just being lazy.
I have spoken with my sister-in-law in the UK who was diagnosed a couple of years ago and she has given me so much more information and through my own research I have found this site. I hope that some of you here will help if I have any (many) questions.
I would love to know if anyone else on this forum s living in France.
I was diagnosed last week as being Type 2. It wasn't a huge surprise as I'm overweight, in my 50's and my dad and his sisters were all Type 2. Well it wasn't a huge surprise but I'm more shocked than I expected to be. I'm English but live in France. My view of the French health system vs NHS is that I am fortunate to be in France because I believe we get much better care. However, my doctor has told me absolutely NOTHING about my condition apart from prescribing metformin 850mg twice a day and "suggesting" that I lose some weight. And in order to do this all he has suggested in no sugar, jam, pastries etc. Very basic attitude to dieting I thought. I have to go back for a fasting blood sugar test in 3 months and he will decide if my meds need adjusting.
I have an appointment at a French version of a well woman clinic in 3 weeks time and shall ask them about support and information in case my doctor is just being lazy.
I have spoken with my sister-in-law in the UK who was diagnosed a couple of years ago and she has given me so much more information and through my own research I have found this site. I hope that some of you here will help if I have any (many) questions.
I would love to know if anyone else on this forum s living in France.