That's a difficult question because it depends on how you are as a person and also on who you see. Generally speaking, I see one of two Drs at the surgery, one who is very text book and patronising (she gets short shrift) and the other one who is a diabetic himself and much more interested in you as an individual rather than part of a group. The Consultants at the hospital where you see a different one every time are very friendly where I am and very open to answering any questions you may have. All of them tend to stick to the 'routine medication' (ie they mention statins all the time) but overall I think they do a really good job, it can't be easy dealing with so many people with this condition some of whom take an interest in their health and some who don't. Once they realise you are educated on the disease and wanting to do everything you can, I find they relax a little. I remember at the start, one Consultant saying to me 'When you are referred back to your Drs you MUST be proactive by making sure they do your bloods regularly, get the results from them, ask them for the blood forms before any appointments, get your eyes done and your feet checked etc'. He said it was easy to get lost in the system if you sit back waiting. To be fair, I'm not the type to wait very long for anything but if you are 'shy' then toughen up and get in there. x
