Hi,
As a newly diagnosed T2D (I haven't even seen a GP yet, just their 'Diabetic Nurse'), I have not yet been told anything about Testing or Not Testing.
It seems like nearly everybody on here tests their BG. I did look at both Ketone and Glucose test strips/sticks on Amazon, but they always seem to have negative reviews saying that they either don't work at all or are inaccurate. Do I need to wait for a 'DESMOND appointment' or a GP appointment before I get any official information?
I have not read all of this thread, but near the start people were saying that they couldn't afford the test strips if not on prescription. Is reliable equipment and consumables really so expensive that patients can't afford it privately?
If not, is it allowed for somebody to point me in the right direction to obtain it? If it is against the rules, then please let me know.