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<blockquote data-quote="lazy suzy" data-source="post: 18487" data-attributes="member: 10645"><p>Thankyou Nellie for the useful information, most welcome.</p><p>Unfortunately my experience here in France has not been that good. We've been here for 8 years now so the language barrier is not a problem. I think maybe I've been unlucky with my choice of doctors.</p><p>5 years ago I had a blood test to check for diabetes (runs in the family so I took precautions). The test showed I was pre-diabetic but the doctor said nothing and, because of my ignorance at the time, thought all was ok. I have been into hospital here for a week to do "tests" which they did on the first two days then just kept me there for the next 5 days watching me take my blood.</p><p>When I asked what the results of the tests were I was just told they were fine and proceeded to ttry and prescribe medication. </p><p>I argued this point and said I wanted to try and control it by diet first. They gave me 3 months to get it below 7 and gave me a diabetic sheet of foods I could or couldn't eat and left me to it.</p><p>3 months later my HBA1c was down to 6.2 from 7.4 .</p><p>I haven't seen my gp since, but am due another blood test in a couple of weeks.</p><p>When i asked the specialist for the software for my ACCU Chek I was told there was no need, but I got one anyway from England.</p><p>No mention of eye test, foot check ups etc, just see you in a year, but get my blood checked every 3 months which I'm doing.</p><p>Somewhat dis-illussioned, but I've found this website and others a godsend. Couldn't have coped with it all without all the good advise on here.</p><p>My only worry now is how to get my morning blood sugar down, anyone got any tips I haven't tried yet?</p><p>Thanks again,</p><p>Su.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="lazy suzy, post: 18487, member: 10645"] Thankyou Nellie for the useful information, most welcome. Unfortunately my experience here in France has not been that good. We've been here for 8 years now so the language barrier is not a problem. I think maybe I've been unlucky with my choice of doctors. 5 years ago I had a blood test to check for diabetes (runs in the family so I took precautions). The test showed I was pre-diabetic but the doctor said nothing and, because of my ignorance at the time, thought all was ok. I have been into hospital here for a week to do "tests" which they did on the first two days then just kept me there for the next 5 days watching me take my blood. When I asked what the results of the tests were I was just told they were fine and proceeded to ttry and prescribe medication. I argued this point and said I wanted to try and control it by diet first. They gave me 3 months to get it below 7 and gave me a diabetic sheet of foods I could or couldn't eat and left me to it. 3 months later my HBA1c was down to 6.2 from 7.4 . I haven't seen my gp since, but am due another blood test in a couple of weeks. When i asked the specialist for the software for my ACCU Chek I was told there was no need, but I got one anyway from England. No mention of eye test, foot check ups etc, just see you in a year, but get my blood checked every 3 months which I'm doing. Somewhat dis-illussioned, but I've found this website and others a godsend. Couldn't have coped with it all without all the good advise on here. My only worry now is how to get my morning blood sugar down, anyone got any tips I haven't tried yet? Thanks again, Su. [/QUOTE]
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