Monitor?

[DisneyGuy]

So I was diagnosed 2 days ago with type 2. Hba1c was 99. Put on slow release metformin 500mg and a follow up on the 22nd with my GP.

I'm confused why I haven't been told to get or get given a monitor to test my bloods? I thought that would be vital to see anything that's causing spikes/drops.

I'm on a low carb diet and doing daily squats/planking and dumbells now.

 

[ianpspurs]

So I was diagnosed 2 days ago with type 2. Hba1c was 99. Put on slow release metformin 500mg and a follow up on the 22nd with my GP.

I'm confused why I haven't been told to get or get given a monitor to test my bloods? I thought that would be vital to see anything that's causing spikes/drops.

I'm on a low carb diet and doing daily squats/planking and dumbells now.

Unfortunately most of us have to self-fund. I suggest if feasible you buy one and some strips yourself as well as raising the point with your GP on 22nd. Well done on LC and exercise.

 

[Andydragon]

So I was diagnosed 2 days ago with type 2. Hba1c was 99. Put on slow release metformin 500mg and a follow up on the 22nd with my GP.

I'm confused why I haven't been told to get or get given a monitor to test my bloods? I thought that would be vital to see anything that's causing spikes/drops.

I'm on a low carb diet and doing daily squats/planking and dumbells now.

Because it's NHS guidance
Whether it's right or wrong is a different question, certain drugs that can cause hypos in theory should offer monitors, outside of insulin it's not always guaranteed either

So we self fund