When my repeat prescription came there was a note at the top:
'As you don't have type 1 diabetes and are not taking insulin or medication that puts you at risk of hypoglycaemia you do not need to be taking your blood sugar readings. Type 2 diabetes is monitored with 6-12 monthly Hb1Ac blood tests.'
Has anyone else had this?
When I was first diagnosed I was given 11 strips to use, then they went on the prescription. A while ago the surgery decided to change to accucheck cassettes, but they only allowed one test and my analytical chemistry background felt that was not enough. So since then I've bought extra strips. I think the cassettes may be more expensive!
My Dad's family have about 8/11 of his generation and quite a lot of my cousins are type 2, on insulin, tablets or diets.
With that background I buy more test strips, decided GlucRx are cheaper online, and do 2 checks each morning, fasting blood tests. If there is a wide variation I try again. As I look after my disabled Husband I don't have time to do tests at other times.
As the type 2 arrived, I was in my 50s and my Husband had to dial 999 when I collapsed, 1st time I tried to ask for sugar (no idea I needed it at that time). I'm now a grumpy old woman age 72!
I proved - cushion floors and carpets are not a soft landing!
Now gp has said I don't need to bother checking as I will have a blood test twice a year IF the surgery nurse has time to visit. I'm housebound at present. - Really!!
I will buy my strips and continue testing so I can see if there are any changes. RSV virus - went up to 7 and 8, now better around 6.
I wonder if it is NHS saving money or gp trying to save the surgery budget, as the hospital will pick up the cost of hypos etc later.
end of rant, keep testing!!
Carol
'As you don't have type 1 diabetes and are not taking insulin or medication that puts you at risk of hypoglycaemia you do not need to be taking your blood sugar readings. Type 2 diabetes is monitored with 6-12 monthly Hb1Ac blood tests.'
Has anyone else had this?
When I was first diagnosed I was given 11 strips to use, then they went on the prescription. A while ago the surgery decided to change to accucheck cassettes, but they only allowed one test and my analytical chemistry background felt that was not enough. So since then I've bought extra strips. I think the cassettes may be more expensive!
My Dad's family have about 8/11 of his generation and quite a lot of my cousins are type 2, on insulin, tablets or diets.
With that background I buy more test strips, decided GlucRx are cheaper online, and do 2 checks each morning, fasting blood tests. If there is a wide variation I try again. As I look after my disabled Husband I don't have time to do tests at other times.
As the type 2 arrived, I was in my 50s and my Husband had to dial 999 when I collapsed, 1st time I tried to ask for sugar (no idea I needed it at that time). I'm now a grumpy old woman age 72!
I proved - cushion floors and carpets are not a soft landing!
Now gp has said I don't need to bother checking as I will have a blood test twice a year IF the surgery nurse has time to visit. I'm housebound at present. - Really!!
I will buy my strips and continue testing so I can see if there are any changes. RSV virus - went up to 7 and 8, now better around 6.
I wonder if it is NHS saving money or gp trying to save the surgery budget, as the hospital will pick up the cost of hypos etc later.
end of rant, keep testing!!
Carol