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For Type 2 who DO get their test strips on prescription...

I only get mine as I'm on gliclazide and it can go low but I can only test mostly at night due to not having enough bit naughty realy but I'm ok that I'm able to test it


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Well I got the standard reply. Type 2's don't need to test, blah, blah. When I said that my knowing what foods spike me has helped me to bring my HbA1C down 40 points in 7 weeks, he said, "then you already know." What the hell. He said that if needed, he could put me on additional meds in future if my diet didn't continue to give me good results. So additional meds is more cost-effective than strips? He was adamant that the strips are very costly. I think he was just annoyed I refuse to take the statins (even though I also reduced my cholesterol from 5.8 to 4.1 in 7 weeks just on diet). He said, "I'll have to record that you've refused statins." So record it; what do I care?
 
Change your doctor.
 
Honestly, I am pleased with the practice overall, now that they've completely overhauled their appointment booking system. It is only a 3-minute walk from my house and I don't drive. I'd rather just pay for my own strips (like most people have to do) than change.
 
I've just been to the pharmacy to get a new cassette, on prescription, for my accucheck mobile. The pharmacist mentioned a warning had been issued regarding accuracy. They were having to advise/emphasise the important a of thoroughly cleaning hands and applying the droplet without smudging.
I mentioned the expense of a lot of the bg meters and strips/cassettes and how the SD Code free was much cheaper. She made a note of it because she wanted to research it.


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