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<blockquote data-quote="JDavey59" data-source="post: 749262" data-attributes="member: 154473"><p>My GP, wonderful as he is, said that he can't prescribe test strips etc, as the PCT guidelines state that Type 2 patients on Metformin shouldn't be prescribed them.</p><p></p><p>I checked and he is correct. My PCT only advocate prescriptions for self testing materials for Type 1 and Insulin treated Type 2 sufferers.</p><p></p><p>They quote a study which states that Type 2 sufferers not on Insulin, showed little benefit from self testing.</p><p></p><p>The NICE guidelines (I checked their site) are broader, stating that Type 2 Sufferers on Glucose lowering medication should self monitor at least annually. Metformin lowers Glucose produced by the liver, so technically is a Glucose lowering medication.</p><p></p><p>I think it's time that the medical profession stopped hiding behind words, and realised that self testing is not just about preventing Hypo's. It's about patient wellbeing too. Allowing the patient to feel in control is just as important.</p><p></p><p>I shall now get off of my soapbox.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JDavey59, post: 749262, member: 154473"] My GP, wonderful as he is, said that he can't prescribe test strips etc, as the PCT guidelines state that Type 2 patients on Metformin shouldn't be prescribed them. I checked and he is correct. My PCT only advocate prescriptions for self testing materials for Type 1 and Insulin treated Type 2 sufferers. They quote a study which states that Type 2 sufferers not on Insulin, showed little benefit from self testing. The NICE guidelines (I checked their site) are broader, stating that Type 2 Sufferers on Glucose lowering medication should self monitor at least annually. Metformin lowers Glucose produced by the liver, so technically is a Glucose lowering medication. I think it's time that the medical profession stopped hiding behind words, and realised that self testing is not just about preventing Hypo's. It's about patient wellbeing too. Allowing the patient to feel in control is just as important. I shall now get off of my soapbox. [/QUOTE]
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