Opposite with me. Am type2 and was given bg tester but advised no need to check every day just on occassions. Use about 5 a month yet am given 2xpack 25. Probably be out of date before i use them all. Lancets...have 200 if anyone wants. Queried with Dr and pharmacy... thats minimum size box they...
I find it is will power. But just in case have a small bag of Revels, Maltesers: something like that hidden away and have one. Sometimes can't find them though and have to go without. Diagnosed about 10/12 years back type2 and my nurse told me little now and again will be OK.