yes you are right in what you say I guess things work out differently for everyone but it is nice to hear how others deal with it as you may learn something new. I'm glad I'm not the only one who lost weight without even trying keep up the good work. It also seems like Canada and Britain have different ways as I don't know what a LCHF diet is? Also our doctor's can only get an A1C number done every 90 days. Do you pay for your prescriptions over there as well if you are diabetic?
The prescription cost issue is a moot point with the UK NHS system
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For instance some get a free monitor, strips and lancets on prescription (about £9 per item), so get not prescription and have to find those items entirely privately. The determining factor is the vagueries of the individual GP or surgery.
When it comes to the meds, some get paid (subsidised) prescriptions, some get free prescriptions depending I think on the severity of their disease and level of medication.
All A1Cs across the world are available every three months as this test measures the glycated blood platelets and these are renewed every 3 months or so
Like you say, I love the rich diversity of information that helps us all on our journey within this great community
Diagnosed 13/4/16: T2, no meds, HbA1c 53, FBG 12.6, Trigs 3.6, HDL .75, LDL 4.0, BP 169/95, BPM 85, 13st 8lbs, waist 34" (2012 - 17st 7lbs, w 42").
16/6/16: FBG AV 4.6, Trigs 1.5, HDL 2.0, LDL 3.0, BP 112/68, BPM 6O, 11st 5lbs, waist 30", PWV 7.0. Lifelong migraines and hay fever gone.
Regime: 20g LCHF, run 1 mile daily, weekly fasting, occasionally longer fasts.