| Don't think we have quite the same choices in the UK, general pattern is see the diabetes clinic at the hospital when diagnosed then handed back to the GP as soon as possible.
I have a check up with the practice nurse at the GP surgery every 6 months (full blood test, feet, BP and a chat) only see the GP if there's a problem.
Started with problems last year, GP referred me to the hospital, where I saw ..... a GP who does one session at the hospital! I had about 10 minutes with her, she altered my tablets and refered me back to GP. To be honest I had a lot more confidence in my GP who had only referred me to the hospital as he thought insulin might be needed, and protocols meant he had to refer me for that.
No improvement (not a great surprise there) so GP refered me back to hospital, asked if I'd like to see Dr or diabetic specialist nurse. I chose the nurse, who needed a little pursuation that the GP was right, now she's been convinced its fine, I get anything up to an hour for an appointment, and phone calls inbetween while we're getting me to the right dose of insulin.
Not sure how all that sounds, but the system usually works well. I'm better with someone who knows me (as a type 2 without complications I only ever get to see the more junior hospital Drs who move on too quickly)
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Type 2 on insulin
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