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Hi there, Diabetes UK have just launched a campaign to improve emotional and mental health support for people living with diabetes. The relentless nature of dia,betes can have a serious impact on emotional, mental and psychological wellbeing. But, too often, support is missing. I've signed this...

I was classed as type 2. The doctor said I was in remission and taken me off metformin. This was based on an hba1c reading being low 30s.

It probably boils down to no one has done the research in that topic yet. Or if they are doing it, it hasn't been completed or been running long enough. Just a pure guess.

Agree, best do your own research. I would never take them either. I believe cholesterol can be sorted by exercise and diet.

I agree with everyone here it's down to you what you take note your doctor. You are doing really well. Stick to what is working and best for you. Congratulations on your results.

Signed

I don't use it. But there are lots of tips on the Web site about using alcohol wipes to clean the skin Prior to application.

Great results. Well done

True and the education and advice given seems poor to shocking.

Just found this campaign. Appologies if it was posted before. https://www.diabetes.org.uk/Get_involved/Campaigning/Test-strip-campaigning/

I am an engineer too. A famous quote by Lord Kelvin " if you can't measure it you can't improve it!"

I was told I didn't need to test. They gave in and gave me a meter. But I have to buy test strips and lances. No prescription possible. I agree it's a scandal.

I know same boat really. 104 pounds per month for sensors. Ouch. Thank you for the help on the weight.

By the way Rachox have you looked at Libre? It will do all this for you. Bit pricy though. I am still thinking about it.sure others on the forum use it.

Thank you Goonergal I will give that a go.