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NHS Direct doctor says... NO testing when taking Metformin
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<blockquote data-quote="Trikelady" data-source="post: 989654" data-attributes="member: 220463"><p>That's a load of rubbish what Dr.told you I have been type 2 taking metformin and gliclazide 80 mg x2 daily metformin 2mg daily ,I test my bloods 3 timers daily as I tend to slide around 6.6 I start to feel shaky I try not to go above 10 before bed ,I have been diabetic since 24/12/2007 .My GP and diabetic nurse recommend me testing my bloods when ever I feel the need especially in stressful times .I have never been without testing strips or lancets .I don't know what your practice rules are but I would suggest you speak to a gp or diabetic nurse and show them your meter as they can access your memory on the machine lets know how you get on .</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Trikelady, post: 989654, member: 220463"] That's a load of rubbish what Dr.told you I have been type 2 taking metformin and gliclazide 80 mg x2 daily metformin 2mg daily ,I test my bloods 3 timers daily as I tend to slide around 6.6 I start to feel shaky I try not to go above 10 before bed ,I have been diabetic since 24/12/2007 .My GP and diabetic nurse recommend me testing my bloods when ever I feel the need especially in stressful times .I have never been without testing strips or lancets .I don't know what your practice rules are but I would suggest you speak to a gp or diabetic nurse and show them your meter as they can access your memory on the machine lets know how you get on . [/QUOTE]
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