Hi johnbobs.
You stated:
I'm a project manager for a local diabetes charity in Liverpool l'm also a diabetic myself on tablets and insulin.
I can understand the need for testing if you are on certain medications plus insulin. My question would be what do you do with the test resuilts? If you can not increse your medication why do it.
The test results allow a Diabetic to see what various foods are doing to their Bg levels throughout the days and for a T2 this can be vitally important to keep those levels under control. It also allows people to actually reduce the medication when the levels are brought under control obviously after discussions with your GP. I want to take less medication not more.As a T2 on Insulin you can obviously adjust your dose accordingly to cover your dietary intake. I don't have that luxury.
If you test for peace of mind but you end up worrying about the resuilts? Do you test the same time ever day why? Dont let diabetes rule your life let your life rule your diabetes.
Who worries about the results, certainly not me. I just prefer to be in control of what is happening to my body and my Diabetes. GP's etc think we will worry - that is just plain rubbish !! It is also probably down to the fact that the GP doesn't want to fund the strips either ? Yes, I test on waking, and at least 2 hrs after most meals or if I feel ill. I also test prior to driving because I take hypo inducing medication, Byetta and Gliclazide. I prefer to be safe on the roads. Diabetes doesn't rule my life anymore, I am in control. I have reduced all Lipid levels, BG levels, eyesight has improved dramatically and my quality of life is so much better since taking that control. Personal choice. I don't expect everybody to have the willpower or motivation to do the same.
Ken.