@Debzz_ , depending on how cynical you are:
It is generally possible to get your doctor's surgery to provide you with a glucometer. Also, a lot of manufacturers will give them away through e.g. Facebook promotions. But they're not the main cost.
The main cost is the test strips. This can be £20+ per month, depends on how often you test. Your GP will likely also be able to prescribe some strips (which are generally specific to the machine). Obviously GPs are now fundholders, so whilst a prescription might save you some money, it'll actually cost them.
Possibly by telling you not to test, they avoid you asking them to prescribe test strips? And therefore save themselves some cash?
This is just an idea, but in my experiences with the NHS I'm used to treatments boiling down to cost.
It is generally possible to get your doctor's surgery to provide you with a glucometer. Also, a lot of manufacturers will give them away through e.g. Facebook promotions. But they're not the main cost.
The main cost is the test strips. This can be £20+ per month, depends on how often you test. Your GP will likely also be able to prescribe some strips (which are generally specific to the machine). Obviously GPs are now fundholders, so whilst a prescription might save you some money, it'll actually cost them.
Possibly by telling you not to test, they avoid you asking them to prescribe test strips? And therefore save themselves some cash?
This is just an idea, but in my experiences with the NHS I'm used to treatments boiling down to cost.