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I think it depends where in the UK you are, as I believe different areas healthcare is run differently. This has not been my experience, I've found the care to be good, as long as I'm willing to put in the work on my side and be proactive on occasion about looking for help. In my local area the diabetic team is stretched thinly (that's what the staff said to me themselves) and I am relatively proactive with reaching out, research and asking questions. With that said they really want me to succeed in keeping in a healthy range and have been a massive support as much as they can. Also the fact I don't have to pay for Insulin or my CGM is something I am really thankful for. Threats of criminal punishments for lazy medical professionals doesn't sound like a good fix to be honest.