I have very little to complain about. My GP prescribes me strips, contrary to PCT rules round here that says no T2 testing. I've found, and now manage to avoid, the nurse who cannot get blood out of me in any circumstances. The GP practice receptionists are helpful. I've seen a podiatrist and have a right of self-referral to podiatry should I need it. I've had a full ECG work up. My only serious complaint is that, 11 months after diagnosis, I'm still waiting for my first eye scan and my meeting with the dietician - I'm relaxed about the last one as my weight and lipids are now normal range.
On the other hand, I got no personalised dietary advice whatsoever. I did get given some leaflets and brochures which all said to base all my meals around starchy carbohydrates, albeit with a low GI emphasis.
As it happens, GP and nurse agree with a reduced carb approach. In an unguarded moment, I heard it said that this approach is not recommended only because they think it's unsustainable for, and unsellable to, their 'typical' patient who can't or won't reduce those carby foods that send them high.
