diaversary

Next week marks 12 months from my type 2 diagnosis. Had my annual review today, and my Hba1c is now 41. Really pleased with this result, which I believe has definitely been achieved by following the great advice on this forum, and the Xpert diabetes course. The only thing which has puzzled me...

Went in hospital on 1 December (Monday), told diabetic on 10th. Still frustrated and p--- [Edited deleted] with medical profession. How many of you watched the TV show Yes Minister? ("The Minister must know nothing! If he knows he might start thinking for himself.)

I began my life sentence. That was the day 'they' told me I had diabetes and it's been quite a ride. Initially mis-diagnosed as T2 cos I'm fat and way over 40, I had to nag, and nag, and nag for ages to get anyone to listen when the meds didn't work. The great and glorious Metfartin only made me...