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Re: BLOOD PRESSURE FOR DIABETIC'S Few years ago was tested by the GP at 130/80, apparently this was fine for non-diabetics but a study had shown this too high for Type 1's. Had a similar story regarding Statins, mind you all this when tax big bucks were rolling into the NHS/Drug companies. Now...

In the past drug companies made big profits with the compliance of the government/medical profession , ie Statins. Now times are hard see how things will change, look at the Blood Pressure news today.

The US does'nt do illness unless you've got mega-bucks.

Dreadful story, sorry for your loss, seems some serious questions need to be asked at a legal level.

I had my retinal scan carried out by an eye surgeon who said they were OK considering age/diabetes. A few months later, I had a photo scan at my GP's, back came the letter, "Ok but some indication of background retinopathy". Medical cynic that I am, this is a cover-all term to keep you to...

I asked my Consultant once about HBA1C tests at different Hospitals, he said "good question". Never seen any indication whether the methods of testing are even standardised. Can some expert reveal more ?

Think DAFNE puts some logic into the treatment of Diabetes. After 34 years of chasing insulin and other wacko advice, the last 3 years have'nt been too bad (ie NO crashing hypos). Certainly was a life changing experience I could have done without though.

So far no major complications (37 years- Type 1), more through luck than judgement. Apart from the last 3 years under DAFNE, I always felt the treatment for Diabetes was way wrong, even with the limits of the past. Would never blame myself for the result of medical treatment shortcomings.