Hi,
Frequency and thoroughness of check ups seem to differ throughout the country.I moved to northumberland from milton keynes where I was given the full routine(bloods,diet,feet,eyes etc)every six months at the local hospital now up north I have to contact the local gp for a hba1c and find an optician for an eye test.I was last 'tested' in august last year and it would appear that the responsibility is with the patient to seek help rather than be encouraged to attend a clinic.I would be interested if anyone else in northumberland has a similar experience or is it just my local pct?