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<blockquote data-quote="jonesd" data-source="post: 259570" data-attributes="member: 38162"><p>I was diagnosed as type 2 almost a yr ago and have asked 3 Dr's at my practise about blood testing monitors. All three have said the practise does not recommend monitoring oneself. Main reason offered was that it makes you dwell on the illness !</p><p>I am told that a six monthly blood test is sufficient. I was prescribed Metformin but how will I know if it is helping if I have to wait fo six month check ups. I haven't started taking the tablets . Had my first Hba1c test last month and it was 9.2. Have read numerous books but find all the info quite confusing. If the UK website says ' to test ' why are Dr's now not recommending monitors.</p><p>Could purchase one but know to little about them to feel confident in a choice ?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="jonesd, post: 259570, member: 38162"] I was diagnosed as type 2 almost a yr ago and have asked 3 Dr's at my practise about blood testing monitors. All three have said the practise does not recommend monitoring oneself. Main reason offered was that it makes you dwell on the illness ! I am told that a six monthly blood test is sufficient. I was prescribed Metformin but how will I know if it is helping if I have to wait fo six month check ups. I haven't started taking the tablets . Had my first Hba1c test last month and it was 9.2. Have read numerous books but find all the info quite confusing. If the UK website says ' to test ' why are Dr's now not recommending monitors. Could purchase one but know to little about them to feel confident in a choice ? [/QUOTE]
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