I was diagnosed 5 months ago with type 2. I quickly learned about what to eat and not what to eat by buying several books, a meter and learning here. I am confident that I have things under control. Yesterday I received a letter confirming a date for the Desmond course. Today I phoned and declined the appointment. I was huffily told that my GP would be lettered that I was leaving the course which I haven't started. I look forward to explaining my progress to my doctor.