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Message: <blockquote data-quote="v4victory" data-source="post: 1141546" data-attributes="member: 278354"><p>Hi [USER=280202]@phila[/USER]. I am in NZ where diabetic meds are not free but they are subsidized. At the moment I pay only $5 for 180 metformin tablets. Not sure how long this will be subsidized though. Test strips are not free, I pay NZ$24 for 50. I use a CareSens glucometer which was given to me for free by the GP. Which type do you use? I get free consultation with GP every 3 weeks.Your doctor is right about diet and exercise, and 3 monthly HbA1c. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I walk and swim 3 to 4 times a week but since the weather is cooling down here (it's our autumn) I've slacked off on the swimming. I try to stay off carbs as much as I can, or at least minimise. Anyhow I hope all goes well with your diabetes management and health. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>

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