Just got out of hospital after being diagnosed and rushed in with ketoasidosis (have I spelled that correctly). Diagnosed diabetic 7 years ago. First 4 perfectly controlled, then got a chest infection and it went wrong. For the last 3 years my sugar levels have been sky high, averages by my readings 20 to 30 (sometimes higher). Been under community nurses ever since but always saw someone different, every 3 to 4 months. Had lots of minor complications like constant thrush and cystitis and other infections, felt lousy almost constantly, time of work which has not gone down well. Complained about all of this at clinic visits, but all they do is up insulin, lower insulin, change insulin then do it all again. Nobody ever seemed to take it seriously and I was certainly never warned that I could end up as sick as I was. I'm angry and feel very let down. On leaving hospital they said they would take over my care. That was 5 days ago ... and I've heard nothing since. How do I make myself heard? Realised tonight on visiting this site just how much I don't know or understand, and more frighteningly, how bad it is that my condition has been so out of control for 3 years, how much damage has this already done? Work are threatening disciplinary action now I'm off again, stress I could do without. What are my rights and how do I go about getting the help I feel I really need? Any assistance or recommendations would be greatfully appreciated. Thanks, Sandi