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<blockquote data-quote="Brunneria" data-source="post: 1777943" data-attributes="member: 41816"><p>The advice that T2s don't need to test is pretty standard. Mainly because if it was approved, then the NHS would be obliged to fund the testing, and the money simply isn't there. The NHS would also have to provide training and support and have to explain why and how such testing can be used to tailor the individual diet to control blood glucose - and most health care professionals don't know how to do that.</p><p></p><p>Let me ask you - have YOU found self testing helpful and informative? Has it begun to show you which foods raise your blood glucose out of range? And have you started to adjust your food choices and portion sizes to improve your blood glucose levels after meals?</p><p></p><p>If you are finding it useful, then don't worrit about what the nurse says.</p><p>If you don't find it useful, then don't worrit about doing the testing.</p><p></p><p>When I first got a meter I tested about 7 times a day. But as soon as I worked out what my meals and snacks were doing to me, I dropped the ones that caused spikes, and eased off on the testing. No point in testing the same portion of scrambled eggs every day if they aren't a problem <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>Now, I only test if I am eating new foods, or every few months when I get a Libre sensor, to check what is happening at night and in the background.</p><p></p><p>You may find this article interesting</p><p><a href="https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/50631/title/Will-the-Noninvasive-Glucose-Monitoring-Revolution-Ever-Arrive-/" target="_blank">https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/50631/title/Will-the-Noninvasive-Glucose-Monitoring-Revolution-Ever-Arrive-/</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Brunneria, post: 1777943, member: 41816"] The advice that T2s don't need to test is pretty standard. Mainly because if it was approved, then the NHS would be obliged to fund the testing, and the money simply isn't there. The NHS would also have to provide training and support and have to explain why and how such testing can be used to tailor the individual diet to control blood glucose - and most health care professionals don't know how to do that. Let me ask you - have YOU found self testing helpful and informative? Has it begun to show you which foods raise your blood glucose out of range? And have you started to adjust your food choices and portion sizes to improve your blood glucose levels after meals? If you are finding it useful, then don't worrit about what the nurse says. If you don't find it useful, then don't worrit about doing the testing. When I first got a meter I tested about 7 times a day. But as soon as I worked out what my meals and snacks were doing to me, I dropped the ones that caused spikes, and eased off on the testing. No point in testing the same portion of scrambled eggs every day if they aren't a problem :D Now, I only test if I am eating new foods, or every few months when I get a Libre sensor, to check what is happening at night and in the background. You may find this article interesting [URL]https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/50631/title/Will-the-Noninvasive-Glucose-Monitoring-Revolution-Ever-Arrive-/[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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