I was recently diagnosed with T1.5 LADA and put on insulin straight away. I also have to record my bg levels four times a day plus extra tests before driving. The meter I was given takes a cassette with 50 tests which means I'm basically ordering a prescription for a new cassette once a week. Will this continue until I'm no more? Or will I be able to test less often later?
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Newbie question: frequency of monitoring
- Thread starter joec888
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Bluetit1802
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That sounds like an Accu Chek Mobile meter, which is what I use. The replacement cassettes are hugely expensive if bought retail. I imagine the NHS buys them cheaper than that.
As you are on insulin you will always be prescribed replacements but you may find your surgery changes the meter to a cheaper one in due course. Don't worry, they will always provide you with testing strips, although you may find that they may try to reduce the frequency.
As you are on insulin you will always be prescribed replacements but you may find your surgery changes the meter to a cheaper one in due course. Don't worry, they will always provide you with testing strips, although you may find that they may try to reduce the frequency.
