my first blood test meter was given to me at the hospital when I was diagnosed and I get all my strips on prescription as do all the rest of my family and friends who need them. Is this a post code lottery thing? if so I guess we are just lucky.
I was just wondering how common this is as every time I see someone new they are always astounded when asked "is anyone else in your family diabetic" I say yes my husband was diagnosed in 1982, the same week as our son was born. I became diabetic when pregnant with our second, my Dr didn't pick...