serendipity
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- Type of diabetes
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Called in by letter and told to bring my current monitor with me. We were all instructed that we had to use the Element issued blood monitor, as this would be the only monitor test strips and lancets that our surgery would prescribe? why I have just bought an Accu check Compact plus so I did not have to fuss with test strips, now we have to go back and use individual strips, otherwise I will have to buy my own Test strips and Lancets. They say it will save money, this I can understand, but really its going back to the dark ages and we will never be able to update meters again! Our surgery is in Newcastle Tyne & Wear. any one else have this problem?
Yes! I was told the same a few months ago but was advised my my team at the hospital to get a free Accu chek (which I did) I spoke to the practice Manager and argued my case about keeping the Accu chek and won! I get as many cassettes and drums as I need.
Fight your corner, it can be done!
Good Luck x