Have now told my mother and she keeps "picking away" at the subject. Firstly, why I knew in June but hadn't told her. Secondly, she's wound up about who knew before her.

Appointment with diabetes nurse earlier was interesting. Different one to last time. Much more approachable. Impressed me with her efficiency and common sense. As I've only been on new medication for just over a month, she said there was no point in taking blood so now need to cancel follow up appointment with doctor.

She took my blood pressure, wants a week's readings, to be given to my usual doctor. When I mentioned about not having contact with him anymore, she was surprised. She confirmed he's still available for advice.

Listed everything I needed to do for future appointments. Still didn't have record of eye test. Looked at my feet, talked about diet. Mentioned exercise but in a far nicer way. Her final comment "I'm here to empower you, not criticise". Have her name for future reference.

What a different experience! Result!!