I was diagnosed after a routine blood test in August with an horrendous hba1c of 107 but not symptomatic. I started Metformin but had terrible gastric side effects even on slow release. This resulted in me having to increase the dose very slowly and only in late October managed the full dose. Had my first review and next hba1c blood test on 24/11/21. Finally got a call from the today saying my sugar is still at 107 and she wants me to take an additional medication. I was genuinely so shocked as I had modified my diet and am eating mindfully and increased exercise. I have been finger prick testing and logging on ‘my sugar’ app so was expecting a drop in readings and was predicted at 53 on the app which I was happy with at this stage in the proceedings. My aim is to continue with my plan and drop the number further. However, i must have told the GP 6 times during the conversation I was shocked by and didnt understand how my blood sugar hadnt decreased. All she was interested in was getting me on more medication. Eventually after me not accepting the situation she confessed she was looking at the original hba1c and in fact the November one was 54. So I had in fact halved it. There was no apology or explanation and she launched straight into “well, I would like to see it at 48”. I honestly could have cried. Does anyone else find their GP to be pompous and judgemental about Diabetes? I dont want a medal just the correct information, an acknowledgement that you have worked hard and friendly encouragement to continue and achieve further. This just made me want cry and eat a cream cake!