I was diagnosed with type 2 early March and since then have been on a diet. I had my blood test and have to go back in 90 days for the follow up test. After diagnosis, I bought a meter to check my blood and determine what types of food to stay away from. I have just been up to collect my repeat prescription for my second container of '50 test strips' and the receptionist has told me I can only have 1 prescription per month. When I explained that I was still finding my way with the diet, she said it was the Health authorities guidlines. So that is 50 strips for max 31 days. I do not believe her. Has anyone any thoughts on this.
Accu-Chek Test Strips
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- Type of diabetes
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Yes, this is unfortuantely all too common for a T2. You can try and approach your GP in person or if all else fails, buy a pot or two yourself until you have established which foods to treat with caution. At least you can get a new pot each month where many can't even get that amount 
Thanks for your reply. I have calmed down now so perhaps 1 prescription per month is the norm. has anyone tried taking Chromoium suppliments and also Bitter Melon capsules as an article I read recently suggested the benefits of taking these.
Granjan said:
I buy my chromium supplements off amazon.
the strips I order 1 lot of 50, then 2 weeks later just order repeat for the strips, so give that a try
I doubt gp would prescribe supplements unless they happily supply you with other types of vits etc already
