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<blockquote data-quote="janabelle" data-source="post: 174946" data-attributes="member: 7788"><p>Hi, </p><p>I'm type-1 and have had probs with previous GP surgeries about test strip prescriptions. I test up to 8 times a day, if I need to. I exercise regularly and have children in my care so it's the responsible and right thing to do. </p><p>The whole restricion of test-strips issue is a disgrace - it's only going to cost the NHS in the long-run. Or will type-2s with complications, deprived of tools to manage and monitor their condition, be blamed for having brought it on themselves, like smokers? </p><p>I remember a situation when I was about to cycle home from a local shop, and felt a bit odd. I considered not checking my blood, as at the time I was having probs getting strips from my GP,. Luckily I did, as I was hypo, below 3. If I'd cylcled home hypo, I would have probably had an accident or worse. We should be praised for taking control and managing our condition , not punished for it, by people who should know better.</p><p>I get 300 strips on my prescription,which lasts me about a month & a half. Last week the pharmacist (not my usual chemist) asked me if the number of strips to be dispensed was correct. I explained that this was the amount I always got, and she commented that it was an awful lot. I was annoyed that she felt the need to pass comment, maaybe she presumed i was type-2 :? It got my back up as I've had similar comments from a previous GP and GP receptionist, who didn't seem to understand the dangers of <strong>not</strong> testing if you're on insulin.</p><p>I feel there's too much importance placed on the Hba1c test,and that doctors in recent years have been lead to believe that home glucose testing is of less value due to this. Paricularly for Type-2s. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> </p><p>Jus</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="janabelle, post: 174946, member: 7788"] Hi, I'm type-1 and have had probs with previous GP surgeries about test strip prescriptions. I test up to 8 times a day, if I need to. I exercise regularly and have children in my care so it's the responsible and right thing to do. The whole restricion of test-strips issue is a disgrace - it's only going to cost the NHS in the long-run. Or will type-2s with complications, deprived of tools to manage and monitor their condition, be blamed for having brought it on themselves, like smokers? I remember a situation when I was about to cycle home from a local shop, and felt a bit odd. I considered not checking my blood, as at the time I was having probs getting strips from my GP,. Luckily I did, as I was hypo, below 3. If I'd cylcled home hypo, I would have probably had an accident or worse. We should be praised for taking control and managing our condition , not punished for it, by people who should know better. I get 300 strips on my prescription,which lasts me about a month & a half. Last week the pharmacist (not my usual chemist) asked me if the number of strips to be dispensed was correct. I explained that this was the amount I always got, and she commented that it was an awful lot. I was annoyed that she felt the need to pass comment, maaybe she presumed i was type-2 :? It got my back up as I've had similar comments from a previous GP and GP receptionist, who didn't seem to understand the dangers of [b]not[/b] testing if you're on insulin. I feel there's too much importance placed on the Hba1c test,and that doctors in recent years have been lead to believe that home glucose testing is of less value due to this. Paricularly for Type-2s. :( Jus [/QUOTE]
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