I'm only at prediabetic range but when I mentioned testing self funded my Doctor said absolutely not, you only ever test if you are on insulin.
I agree, I think if I hadn't started reading this forum and seeing the positives from testing and getting myself back to normal levels, I'd probably have carried on as normal albeit try and diet a bit...but I've downloaded myfitnesspal, ordered my meter and a low carb cook book...so it can only help me get healthy againI guess, that IS a decision for individuals to make.
At PRE diabetic levels, would I have listened, AND taken action or just considered it non critical warning and after a week or two of watching my diet going back to my normal ways....probably
BUT having got educated here, I would like to think the the non type 2 me would take note, do the food diary and change some habits....( I doubt I'd be a saint, but I hope I'd look after myself better )
So that's a yeah for me ,... for the cost of a few coffee shop drinks, or most likely some vitamins...I'd have the tools to check what impact certain foods have, and hopefully delay, ( if not eliminate ) my entry into the. T2D World.
I agree, I think if I hadn't started reading this forum and seeing the positives from testing and getting myself back to normal levels, I'd probably have carried on as normal albeit try and diet a bit...but I've downloaded myfitnesspal, ordered my meter and a low carb cook book...so it can only help me get healthy again
I was told that home testing wasn’t necessary as I had a Hba1c every six months so the strips were stopped.I believe it’s the NHS cutting back on unnecessary prescriptions
a very nice lady who sat and talked me through all the various bits and pieces to do with being diabetic, she says that she tells all her new diagnosed to test and keep testing blood glucose levels, as how else are we going to know what food/drink is doing to us, and what to avoid, even mentioned if occasionally going up over 10 mmol, that to bring it down go for a good brisk walk or bike ride then retest and see how that may bring the glucose level down.
This is not about whether the NHS should, or can afford to, provide test strips on a permanent or temporary basis to non-T1 diabetics. Having read #EveryCloud ’s post, and so many more like it over the years on this forum, I wonder whether we could gather together examples of Healthcare Professionals who have told people that it is either unnecessary or just plain wrong to test their blood sugars. It is a scandal that needs highlighting.Not only was I told not to test ( the meds would take care of it all so there is no need) but the DNS actively prevented me getting a meter or strips from the doc. I found this out from the doc 3 months later! I was also referred to the hospital as I refused to eat the healthy eat well plate and she refused to see me so if it hadn't been for a fab member of this forum( yes @Totto I am referring to you!) and this forum then I would probably be very ill and considerably fatter!
I wonder whether we could gather together examples of Healthcare Professionals who have told people that it is either unnecessary or just plain wrong to test their blood sugars.
This is not about whether the NHS should, or can afford to, provide test strips on a permanent or temporary basis to non-T1 diabetics. Having read #EveryCloud ’s post, and so many more like it over the years on this forum, I wonder whether we could gather together examples of Healthcare Professionals who have told people that it is either unnecessary or just plain wrong to test their blood sugars. It is a scandal that needs highlighting.[/QUOT
I was told that if I didn't test for 3-4 wks I would be given the more expensive medication that I require. My GPS are no use as they know nothing about diabetes and just tell me to see the nurse in my local clinic. Currently have Hb1ac of around 66 but was told by Dr at hospital that level of 60 or slightly over is perfectly ok for my age group. 60-65This is not about whether the NHS should, or can afford to, provide test strips on a permanent or temporary basis to non-T1 diabetics. Having read #EveryCloud ’s post, and so many more like it over the years on this forum, I wonder whether we could gather together examples of Healthcare Professionals who have told people that it is either unnecessary or just plain wrong to test their blood sugars. It is a scandal that needs highlighting.
Oh @junefleming ...why do they think they can fob us off like that, do they really believe we are too stupid to use the web and find out the reality...makes me so angryI was told that if I didn't test for 3-4 wks I would be given the more expensive medication that I require. My GPS are no use as they know nothing about diabetes and just tell me to see the nurse in my local clinic. Currently have Hb1ac of around 66 but was told by Dr at hospital that level of 60 or slightly over is perfectly ok for my age group. 60-65
Since diagnosis ive not had any advice from a Nurse?doctor about self testing or changing my diet. About a week after diagnosis i had a call from the surgery to say i had an appt with the nurse, I thought great i can ask for advice etc. I turned up for said appt and the nurse said lets do your asthma review to which i replied what about my diagnosis of diabetes to which she replied that will have to be with the other nurse , unbelievable) Up to now i havent seen anyone and all the advice and help ive had from forum memebers.I can't see how to make it a poll, but I've made it sticky.
Since diagnosis ive not had any advice from a Nurse?doctor about self testing or changing my diet. About a week after diagnosis i had a call from the surgery to say i had an appt with the nurse, I thought great i can ask for advice etc. I turned up for said appt and the nurse said lets do your asthma review to which i replied what about my diagnosis of diabetes to which she replied that will have to be with the other nurse , unbelievable) Up to now i havent seen anyone and all the advice and help ive had from forum memebers.
unbelievable. Up to now i havent seen anyone and all the advice and help ive had from forum memebers.
Hard though it might to believe, considering doctors SHOULD be the experts for us to get guidance from, you can consider yourself lucky, mist advise I got was so contradictory to what I actually need and benefit from, ..I am so glad I chose to ignore their advice and listen instead to the fellow sufferers in here, those with the personal experience to offer, advice on what GENUINELY works better for us T2D's.
As prev poster @IanD excellently demonstrates, practical and protective Woe that does as expected...and doing him beautifully 11+ years on.
Inspiring stuff indeed.
Good luck, finding your way
(Remember,. Most docs/hcp are advising you from a position of LEARNED knowledge
perhaps from many years ago, and maybe only a half day course.
On here Members are advising from a position of EARNED knowledge.
Most likely from a few days ago...and learnt over many years
It is an ever evolving learning process.)