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<blockquote data-quote="Groundgripper" data-source="post: 1961473" data-attributes="member: 496735"><p>I had my first meeting with the Diabetic Nurse at my doctors surgery, not the full check over bit, that is due next month, a very nice lady who sat and talked me through all the various bits and pieces to do with being diabetic, she says that she tells all her new diagnosed to test and keep testing blood glucose levels, as how else are we going to know what food/drink is doing to us, and what to avoid, even mentioned if occasionally going up over 10 mmol, that to bring it down go for a good brisk walk or bike ride then retest and see how that may bring the glucose level down.</p><p>I informed her of the previous meetings with the doctors who told me not to test, and she was not a happy bunny, I feel said doctors will be given a bit more educating.</p><p>The dear lady also said I could have a test meter from her stock cupboard as she had plenty, and the medical reps were always handing them out to her whenever they visit, also said I should be able to get the strips on prescription if I wished.</p><p>Without being a saint in any way, I declined and showed her the meter and strips I bought, at the moment I can afford to self fund these, and someone else may not be able to, that may change in time of course, I will just have to see.</p><p>Bless the Diabetic Nurse Lady for the most refreshing and informative and very supporting time she spent with me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Groundgripper, post: 1961473, member: 496735"] I had my first meeting with the Diabetic Nurse at my doctors surgery, not the full check over bit, that is due next month, a very nice lady who sat and talked me through all the various bits and pieces to do with being diabetic, she says that she tells all her new diagnosed to test and keep testing blood glucose levels, as how else are we going to know what food/drink is doing to us, and what to avoid, even mentioned if occasionally going up over 10 mmol, that to bring it down go for a good brisk walk or bike ride then retest and see how that may bring the glucose level down. I informed her of the previous meetings with the doctors who told me not to test, and she was not a happy bunny, I feel said doctors will be given a bit more educating. The dear lady also said I could have a test meter from her stock cupboard as she had plenty, and the medical reps were always handing them out to her whenever they visit, also said I should be able to get the strips on prescription if I wished. Without being a saint in any way, I declined and showed her the meter and strips I bought, at the moment I can afford to self fund these, and someone else may not be able to, that may change in time of course, I will just have to see. Bless the Diabetic Nurse Lady for the most refreshing and informative and very supporting time she spent with me. [/QUOTE]
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