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<blockquote data-quote="MaryChristine" data-source="post: 47118" data-attributes="member: 9482"><p>I'm not!</p><p></p><p>I had 50 strips on prescription when first diagnosed. They didn't last long! When I asked for more another 50 were prescribed, grudgingly, and I was informed that I should only test once a week. I can have another 50 in a year's time. Meanwhile four-monthly HbA1c tests are sufficient, allegedly. </p><p></p><p>I was also given a leaflet which kindly explained how frequent testing would give me sore fingers and make me anxious so it is best I don't do it. I realise the NHS is short of money and that people are being denied essential medicines because of cost. I believe that such people should have priority over me and my test strips. However I wish the NHS would be honest and admit that it cannot afford to fund strips, rather than offering a patronising leaflet implying the restriction is for my own benefit. I am willing to put up with sore fingers (if I ever get them) if I can reduce the risk of future complications, the thought of which makes me anxious............. </p><p></p><p>I realise some people do not want to test. That's their choice. I prefer to know my blood glucose levels so that I can take appropriate action if necessary.</p><p></p><p>I realise some people do not understand how and when to test and how to interpret the results, so wasting strips. They could be offered proper advice. In a former life I used to help design biological experiments so I think I can plan and interpret simple tests on myself.</p><p></p><p>I believe the restriction on test strip prescriptions is very short-sighted and will lead to much greater expense in future, treating and supporting people with complications arising from poorly-controlled BG levels.</p><p></p><p>My friendly local pharmacist suggested that if I asked my GP rather than my Diabetic Nurse for strips and explained calmly why I wanted them (and if that didn't work, throw a tantrum in the surgery) I might get them prescribed but for a variety of reasons I didn't want to, although very tempted by the second option.</p><p></p><p>So I purchase the strips myself. I find they are cheapest direct from the manufacturer. I am fortunate in that I can afford them, although I resent the expense and at least I am free to test as and when I think it necessary and do not have to justify the number of strips I use. </p><p></p><p>OK, rant over! Happy New Year everyone!</p><p></p><p>MaryChristine</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="MaryChristine, post: 47118, member: 9482"] I'm not! I had 50 strips on prescription when first diagnosed. They didn't last long! When I asked for more another 50 were prescribed, grudgingly, and I was informed that I should only test once a week. I can have another 50 in a year's time. Meanwhile four-monthly HbA1c tests are sufficient, allegedly. I was also given a leaflet which kindly explained how frequent testing would give me sore fingers and make me anxious so it is best I don't do it. I realise the NHS is short of money and that people are being denied essential medicines because of cost. I believe that such people should have priority over me and my test strips. However I wish the NHS would be honest and admit that it cannot afford to fund strips, rather than offering a patronising leaflet implying the restriction is for my own benefit. I am willing to put up with sore fingers (if I ever get them) if I can reduce the risk of future complications, the thought of which makes me anxious............. I realise some people do not want to test. That's their choice. I prefer to know my blood glucose levels so that I can take appropriate action if necessary. I realise some people do not understand how and when to test and how to interpret the results, so wasting strips. They could be offered proper advice. In a former life I used to help design biological experiments so I think I can plan and interpret simple tests on myself. I believe the restriction on test strip prescriptions is very short-sighted and will lead to much greater expense in future, treating and supporting people with complications arising from poorly-controlled BG levels. My friendly local pharmacist suggested that if I asked my GP rather than my Diabetic Nurse for strips and explained calmly why I wanted them (and if that didn't work, throw a tantrum in the surgery) I might get them prescribed but for a variety of reasons I didn't want to, although very tempted by the second option. So I purchase the strips myself. I find they are cheapest direct from the manufacturer. I am fortunate in that I can afford them, although I resent the expense and at least I am free to test as and when I think it necessary and do not have to justify the number of strips I use. OK, rant over! Happy New Year everyone! MaryChristine [/QUOTE]
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