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- Type of diabetes
- Type 2
I have had Type 2 since 2008 and initially I used a monitor and test strips to keep check on my blood glucose. I received prescriptions for strips and lancets.
However, about 2 yrs later my 'diabetic nurse' said I could discontinue testing as it was 'putting money in the hands of pharma companies' ! I did stop for a year or so but resumed testing at my own expense and when I mentioned this to my nurse she said again not to waste money. I restarted testing again a few months ago (at my own expense) but I don't know how to approach telling my nurse that I am doing so without disapproval.
However, about 2 yrs later my 'diabetic nurse' said I could discontinue testing as it was 'putting money in the hands of pharma companies' ! I did stop for a year or so but resumed testing at my own expense and when I mentioned this to my nurse she said again not to waste money. I restarted testing again a few months ago (at my own expense) but I don't know how to approach telling my nurse that I am doing so without disapproval.