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steveamos1234

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Hi,

New to the forum, but T1 for 10 Years.

I'm fairly lucky in that my control is said to be good, HBA1C of around 6 (varies a bit always close)

I'm currently on Humalog before meals which I vary depending on BG reading and what I'm going to eat and Insulatard to cover everything else. From a quick read through the forum other insulin's seem more popular, any pros / cons?

I probably test more than most, 10~ times a day, but it works for me. Although I do get hassle from the GP about how much I cost them.

Anyway Hi to all and look forward to contributing where I can

Steve
 
Hi Steve,

Welcome to the forum. I too test about ten times a day (newbie) Last time I was at GP he asked me how many times I tested and when I told him he said that once I get better control I wouldn't have to test so much. I promptly replied that I already had good control thank you, simply because I DO test so much. I will never change that belief, so he better get used to it. The first time he complains about the amount of test strips I use I'm going to tell him that I will cost nine times more if I develop complications and promptly smack him one!!!!!

caitycakes x
 
I would be reluctant to change insulin, but I'm interested in knowing what's changed in recent years as I'm using the same type of insulin I was prescribed when diagnosed.

As for the test strips, it's ranged from 'Why do you test so much' to 'You must have a problem if you test so much and by the way do you know how much they cost?'

Luckily other than the unwanted confrontation it's not been too bad.
 
caitycakes said:
Hi Steve,

Welcome to the forum. I too test about ten times a day (newbie) Last time I was at GP he asked me how many times I tested and when I told him he said that once I get better control I wouldn't have to test so much. I promptly replied that I already had good control thank you, simply because I DO test so much. I will never change that belief, so he better get used to it. The first time he complains about the amount of test strips I use I'm going to tell him that I will cost nine times more if I develop complications and promptly smack him one!!!!!

caitycakes x
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Totally agree!!!! Sometimes I do think GP's can be a little short sighted.....
 
Agree with the others you'd cost them a lot more if your A1c wasn't around 6

The problem is the strips are an up front cost, your amputations and dialysis don't need to be paid for yet
 
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