Roy
I am one of the type 2's who managed to get a meter from the GP. I did my research on the NICE recommendations that doctors are supposed to take notice of.
The relevant bit states the following (not word perfect) " testing meters should be available for type 2 diabetics who are on oral medication and wish to make lifestyle changes".
I told my GP the only way I could get to grips with my diabetes was to find out which foods affected me personally, as everybody is different, and I needed a meter to do that. So I was given one.
I am buying strips as well as getting them on prescription so that I am not restricted.
Jim