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THANK YOU SALLY. I AM A 75YR OLD PENSIONER WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES. MY DOCTOR AT THE EDENFIELD ROAD SURGERY IN ROCHDALE LANCASHIRE SENT ME A NOTE LAST YEAR WHEN I ASKED FOR TEST STRIPS TELLING ME TO BUY THEM FROM THE CHEMIST. I SAID I AM ON A VERY SMALL PENSION AND CANNOT AFFORD THEM. I WAS...

THANK YOU SALLY. I AM A 75YR OLD PENSIONER WITH TYPE 2 DIABETES. MY DOCTOR AT THE EDENFIELD ROAD SURGERY IN ROCHDALE LANCASHIRE SENT ME A NOTE LAST YEAR WHEN I ASKED FOR TEST STRIPS TELLING ME TO BUY THEM FROM THE CHEMIST. I SAID I AM ON A VERY SMALL PENSION AND CANNOT AFFORD THEM. I WAS...

Thank you for the replies to my question of the SD codefree being OK to use. I have been testing up to 5 times a day during the last week, and now believe that if I deduct 1.7% from the readings I should be about right. Will know better after my next Hbac which is due next April.

I am very interested in the comments regarding the codefree meter. I like many others bought the meter as the test strips could be bought very cheaply compared to my One Touch Vita. As I am on a pension being 75yrs old I just couldnt manage the price for my previous meter. My doctor has...

I tried to get the VAT off this morning when I went to collect new glasses as my eyes are deteriorating and I am 75 years old. Vision Express said they did not know about this VAT off for diabetics and disabled. I had taken the form with me so they said they would scan it and speak to the shop...

Good for you Sid, I shall have to move back to West Norwood as my doctor in Lancashire has put on my records Test Strips not needed. So as a 75 year old pensioner if I want strips I either eat off my meagre pension or starve and buy strips. I have decided to eat and when I hypo hubby will call...

I never had a GTT although I was actually in hospital when diagnosed. When I returned home the diabetic nurse from the surgery called to see me. (that was 4 years ago) The hospital said as I was over 70 I needed to test regularly. Twelve months ago the surgery said I dont need to test as I am...

Hi I was 70 when diagnosed. In hospital for an operation and was told I was diabetic type 2. That was 3 1/2years ago. Had no idea and no symptoms previously.

Hi just thought I would mention that sausages can raise your bs tremendously. I was diagnosed with Diabetes just 2 hrs after I had eaten 2 sausage and mash for dinner. I left them off for nearly 3 years but now find I can eat the Lidl Beef sausage with no problem.

Hi Sid, no I am not bonkers, my surgery only does HBAC once a year, my other tests are done at the hospital. I had informed them that I was going to replace my surgery visit with hospital clinic if my request for strips was being denied, it was the hospital who diagnosed me nearly 3 years ago...

After complaining earlier in the year about my test strips being withdrawn, dont hold your breath, but after going for my HBac results yesterday (I had previously cancelled for 6 months due to them refusing to give me strips) the diabetic nurse said which tester do you use, I said a One Touch =...

Hi All, very good news, I went to the doctors to-day, and he was very nice and gave me a prescription for the test strips. I spoke with a lady who was collecting a diabetic prescription for her hubby and they have been having the same problem. Sheila

Hi Thunderbird, welcome to the forum, everyone is very helpful here. I am a 73yr old lady diagnosed with T2 just over 2 years ago. My practice tried to give me Metformin to start with, but after 6 weeks of being really ill, I said no more and opted for the diet and exercise regime. I lost...

I am really fed up, I rang my surgery this morning and after 11 attempts I got through. I placed the order for a repeat prescription One Touch Ultra Test Strips. Lancets and Aspirin. which I have been receiving on a regular basis since the hospital diagnosed type 2 just over 2 years ago. I was...

:lol: :lol: :lol: Thank you all for your replies, am happy to say the senna worked and problem now solved. Sheila.

I am T2 on diet only and aspirin. Can someone please tell me what is the best medicine to get for constipation. :roll: I have very regular exercise (walking 3 miles per day) Also all the usual housework etc. I am 72 years old. I called at 3 chemists this morning for advice (2 were closed)...

wow, didnt know we had so many poets on this forum. :lol: Loved them all and had a good laugh. Keep em coming. Sheila