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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dragonflye" data-source="post: 220416" data-attributes="member: 34887">I'm testing around 10x a day much to my gps annoyance <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I put a post recently about being refused test strips because my gp felt 4 tests a day were more than enough and I was specifically told in an appointment it was to do with them being told to cut costs with test strips.My diabetes nurse told me (and told my GP) that it was up to the diabetic how many times we test, they do have guidelines BUT if someone chooses to test more than that is up to them as everyone's circumstances are different... for me I have 2 young children and am left alone with them, getting better but don't always have symptoms when I'm hypo and I drive so I need to test more to ensure I do not put myself/my family or anyone else's lives in danger.As Cheryl said either get your consultant/DSN to speak to your doctor or be referrerd for specialist care, then get them to tell your DR!!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />Good luck</blockquote>

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