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I would say if you have the time, it doesn't last for hours/its in a convenient location go along and give it a try...it never hurts to get as much information as you can...and even if you know MOST of what you are being told there might be an interesting/relevant nugget somewhere. The other...

My goodness the professionalism of our medical practitioners beggers belief!!! But hospital/GP practices do do their best to guilt us into accepting **** treatment and service.

No, not in the way that you were singled out . BUT I did make a formal complaint after which the practice had to formally apologise in writing and during the attendent conversation with the practice manager an implied threat was made....that if I no longer had confidence in the medical staff...

Thank u sI am still trying to negotiate my way around the site :) BTW my diabetic nurse couldn't do the conversion but then neither could "they" convert pounds to or from kilos!!!! Its frightening isn't it.

If he were a lawyer it would be a heck of a lot easier to find a better and more effective one and he would be a whole lot easier to sue.

Yes, Do change doctors but in my experience they are all very limited, even so called specialist Diabetic Endroconologists as they all treat the disease and NOT the patient. Sadly us diabetics (type 2 in my case) generally present with very complex issues and most medical professionals cannot be...

This is so true!!!! Doctors seem to resent you taking charge of your own health and any attempt to educate yourselves to your condition. They then deem you a neurotic patient, overly concerned with their health but would you take your car to a mechanic and display the same degree of ignorance...

Hi Mep...new to the forum so forgive me if i am not dong this right.... I searched this thread because I take 20mg of Prednisolone daily and while I knew it had an effect on diabetes I wanted to talk to people with some REAL experience..however, I saw that you are taking Baclofen.and was hoping...

Good to hear something positive about Metaformin...myself extraordinary high readings averaging 22.2!!! Very caviliar attitude at my GPs/Diabetic Nurse etc but they have given me metaformin and told me to build to 4 x 500mg but having read everyone elses posts have been very cautious...pleased...