i am horrified at you not getting the care you deserve!
I lived in West Yorks for many years and although I bought my own first tester (it was on special discount) as I wanted to know what was happening to my blood sugar.. I was given a new one just prior to my move up here to Darlington last October. My strips also suppled on prescription.
I am going for review tomorrow (Friday Non 7th 2007) and had fasting blood test last week so will be interested in the results.
I take the odd Metformin now and then if I feel I need it.. not a casual approach but I know I am over medicated and so will say so.
They trying to crack a walnut with a sledge hammer it seems.
I used to be also on Glycezide (spelling!) but found my sugar was descending to 3's and one time 2.9 so I said I didnt want those ty.
This latest issue of Diabetes UK contains ad for a FREE tester. I will take a looksee and tell ya all.
Their bi monthly magazine is called Balance and maybe available online.. dont know about this..sorry!
I will report on what the docs say tomorrow.. its all grist to the mill?
Stay as well as you can!
Silks