...2007) states that 'moving more ongoing care out hospitals into the community can be positive, as long as people with diabetes continue to have access to the skills and facilities they need'. In the best cases primary care teams work together with their secondary care colleagues to gain the knowledge and skills required to provide a high-quality service involving people with diabetes in their own management. Much has been made of 'choice' in health care and in many cases the voice of those with diabetes goes unheard. They have no choice. It appears some blanket letters informing people that their follow-up care is to be moved are being sent: a practice that should be...

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