DCUK, Yes of course, I do understand and I was only referring to those who have 'good results' being harassed by Doctors. I am asked every single time what I have been eating and I really feel like saying mind your own business when they can see my levels are fine.
But surely, asking those who are "getting it right" is at least as important as those who are having issues? Isn't that how they pick up ad-hoc, on the job learning?
Of course, I'm not T1, so any challenges I have faces are likely to e quite different to your own, but I have found that if I take a relaxed view of things my GP will often ask interested questions and have an adult dialogue about the challenges face from both sides of the desk.
My working life started in a professional, clinical environment, but I realised at around the 10 year point that if I stayed there it would be harmful to my well-being, so left. I wouldn't car to be a GP in these days. Their clinical workload is significant, then there's the paperwork and CPD to keep on track with.
Does my GP have the time to research my condition in the depth I have? Certainly not, so why would I not be willing to share some of what I have learned along the way, in order to be in danger of helping others and maybe broadening her understanding.
I feel I have the respect of my GP and I respect her for the candid conversation we have, when required. She wants to do her best for her patients, but frankly, sometimes she's right up against it.
Please don't think I think she's perfect, she isn't but for now, it works OK for me.