Free testing strips in Dorset

henaddict · Aug 24, 2019

Hi All
I've lived in Shropshire for 40 years and have benefitted from the CCG's policy of providing free meters, testing strips and lancets. I can't find what the policy is in Dorset. We're moving there shortly. Does anyone know?
Many thanks,

bulkbiker · Aug 24, 2019

It will unfortunately probably depend on the CCG. Are you on any meds that could cause a hypo?

Route 66 · Aug 24, 2019

This may help.

https://www.dorsethealthcare.nhs.uk...tals/physical-health/dorset-diabetes/patients

Check out the leaflet on the right hand side of the page - Titled Blood Glucose Monitoring Guidelines

I didn't have enough time to read it but it should answer your question.

bulkbiker · Aug 24, 2019

henaddict said:
Hi All
I've lived in Shropshire for 40 years and have benefitted from the CCG's policy of providing free meters, testing strips and lancets. I can't find what the policy is in Dorset. We're moving there shortly. Does anyone know?
Many thanks,

If your new doctor decides you should remain on Gliclazide then as you are susceptible to hypos when taking that medication then you should be provided with the ability to test your blood sugars on prescription. That at least should be what happens?

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