Hi, I don't expect anyone to read this, but I just need to get it down on paper....sort of. I was diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes a few months ago. I went to my first appointment. and the nurse was just talking and talking, I nodded and said yes every now and then, but really all she said went over my head. She gave me leaflets and appointments for my feet, eyes.. all of which I have read and attended. After my first appointment I went home and just cried. I don't know why I cried but I just did. I haven't really spoken to my family, they are aware, but unaware of how I am feeling.
Like so many others, trying to get through to my surgery is a nightmare. My regular doctor of 15 plus years retired 2 years ago and since then its a different doctor at a different surgery each time I have tried to see someone ... in fact I don't even think I have an allocated doctor anymore. All I want is a doctor who knows ME...to just sit with me for 5 mins and explain what is happening.
I just feel totally lost.
Like so many others, trying to get through to my surgery is a nightmare. My regular doctor of 15 plus years retired 2 years ago and since then its a different doctor at a different surgery each time I have tried to see someone ... in fact I don't even think I have an allocated doctor anymore. All I want is a doctor who knows ME...to just sit with me for 5 mins and explain what is happening.
I just feel totally lost.