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<blockquote data-quote="Daphne917" data-source="post: 944125" data-attributes="member: 124172"><p>I was told that there was no need to test as I'm diet only and my BS is well controlled (hba1c 36 in July) however I've accepted that if I want to keep at this level or go lower it is up to me to keep an eye on my levels so I bought a meter and strips etc. I'm lucky in that I can afford them but am well aware that others may not be able to and I think that the NHS should recognise this fact and also realise that by us controlling our BS by self testing we are, in the long run, saving it money by not developing the complications that can occur with high sugar levels. Although I haven't seen my GP for nearly a year (not diabetes related) I still have a review with my DN every 6 months which, provided we agree to disagree over statins and a LCFF diet, I'm quite happy with - except the next one is in January</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Daphne917, post: 944125, member: 124172"] I was told that there was no need to test as I'm diet only and my BS is well controlled (hba1c 36 in July) however I've accepted that if I want to keep at this level or go lower it is up to me to keep an eye on my levels so I bought a meter and strips etc. I'm lucky in that I can afford them but am well aware that others may not be able to and I think that the NHS should recognise this fact and also realise that by us controlling our BS by self testing we are, in the long run, saving it money by not developing the complications that can occur with high sugar levels. Although I haven't seen my GP for nearly a year (not diabetes related) I still have a review with my DN every 6 months which, provided we agree to disagree over statins and a LCFF diet, I'm quite happy with - except the next one is in January [/QUOTE]
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