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I'm confused. So we are told that Type 2 is caused by the cells of the body becoming insulin resistant . Then we are prescribed Metformin to stop the liver making so much glucose or Gliclizide to make the pancreas produce more insulin to control the higher blood sugar. Why not something to...

I spoke to the chemist yesterday and apparently part of the problem with the test strips being limited has been caused by people Chemist shopping and stripping the shelves at each Chemist of subsidized NDSS strips as there are no limits at the moment and then sending bulk lots home to Asia...

Thanks. Think I'll do the same. Type 2 for 12yrs and trying to also go off meds after going LCHF . Spent years following Diab Aus Low GI Diet only to have meds increase. Have decreased now to only 1/2 Diamicron so LCHF really works. Have not been able to get any more details from Diab Vic, Dr or...

Have just read the changes. Does this mean after six months we don't get any subsidized strips at all? How are we supposed to manage our levels and keep our numbers down which really saves the Govt. money in the long term by us not having complications and needing so many drugs.

Hi from another aussie. With the changes that come into effect in July and only give you 6 mth supply of strips have you any idea how many strips that might be and can you get a supply every six months ? Can't seem to find any more info than the basic changes they are making. IDIOTS!!!