Your first mistake is that all diabetics have diabetic glucometers. It is standard practice for the NHS to tell T2 they dont need to test.
Hi, Thanks for your comment, but I'm not sure where you read that I made that assumption causing you to have made the assumption that I made a 'mistake'? The survey includes diabetics and non-diabetic entries and does not assume all entrants have diabetes or test using a glucometer.
In fact, question number 4 in my survey asks "Do you test your blood using a Glucometer or Blood Test Strip Monitor Device?" meaning you've commented on the survey without actually taking the survey?
I am T2, diagnosed just over 18 months ago. I already understood that many T2's don't require to test. I also understood that both T2's & in some instances T1's don't get glucometer support from their GP. Many T2's do not 'need' to test as their condition can be managed with Metformin & better diet and exercise and the balance of glucose in the blood doesn't reach the extremes of Hypo or Hyper which would require continuous testing.
When the condition can't be managed in this way and additional medication is required such as Gliclazide and Sitagliptin as examples, they do 'need' to test. And for my project and this survey, I have done extensive research and understand that the cost sometimes outweighs the need. With nearly 3 million diagnosed diabetics in the UK alone, the cost of diabetes management is vast. As a consumer, I made a choice to test when I was initially diagnosed, so I understand the personal cost of devices and mores test strips.
I am unfortunate that my T2 cannot be managed by 'life changes' and have additional meds that require me to test 6-7 times a day. Fortunately I have a diabetic nurse who is responsive and understands the need for testing.
In fact, question number 4 in my survey asks
Please don't 'assume' all members of this forum are uneducated in the condition and circumstances surrounding management of diabetes. We are not.
Regards