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cazmumto4

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• Oct 8, 2009

• #1

Hi, I noticed that Tesco direct are selling accu chek avivas and nanos for around £10 at the mo just in case anyone is interested! These are simple and easy to use and the nano is tiny(uses 2 batteries though but glows in dark!)I think you can get batteries and books from accu chek free!

 

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hanadr

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• Oct 8, 2009

• #2

I just got my replacement upgrade meter free from Abbott.
Hana

 

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broads

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• Oct 9, 2009

• #3

If you look around you can usually find a free meter. It's the test strips that require you to take out a second mortgage if you want to keep an eye on what effects the foods you eat are having on your levels.

 

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Shazza

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• Oct 10, 2009

• #4

you do get the batteries and books free from accu check

 

peecee

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• Oct 12, 2009

• #5

Shazza said:

you do get the batteries and books free from accu check

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they will also give you software and an ir device to download your meter onto your computer and testing solutions as well

 

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Shazza

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• Oct 12, 2009

• #6

thanks didnt know what will have a look tomorrow

 

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jackdusty

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• Oct 15, 2009

• #7

I bought a Boots glucose monitor today for £10.98p and (good news for senior citizens) was informed by a very helpful assistant on the pharmacy counter that further strips can be obtained on prescription from your local GP which means a great saving .

 

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sugarless sue

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• Oct 15, 2009

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If you are on oral medication as your profile says then you are entitled to free medication because you are a diabetic whether you are a Senior Citizen or not.

You just have to apply for a medical exemption certificate.

 

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Bluenosesol

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• Oct 18, 2009

• #9

Unfortunately Jack, the decision to prescribe strips is made by your GP. My GP will NOT prescribe strips unless you are on insulin. Not just me I am afraid it is a sporadic but national issue.

Steve.

 

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Spiral

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• Oct 18, 2009

• #10

jackdusty said:

I bought a Boots glucose monitor today for £10.98p and (good news for senior citizens) was informed by a very helpful assistant on the pharmacy counter that further strips can be obtained on prescription from your local GP which means a great saving .

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The manufacturers are falling over themselves to give the things away, I pay for as little as possble.

My meter was a freebie from Roche customer servcies. They then "keep it on the road" by replacing everything except the test strips - which is where the money is for the manufacurer.

I bet the helpful assistant in Boots didn't tell you that you were VAT exepmt - that £10.98 should have had a further 15% off the price. Anything you use to manage a disability or long term condition is VAT exempt, you need to fill in a form they should have in the shop.

it can be a bit of a battle to get a supply of test strips.