Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Home
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New profile posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New profile posts
Search profile posts
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Install the app
Install
Reply to Thread
Guest, we'd love to know what you think about the forum! Take the
Diabetes Forum Survey 2024 »
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Over testing - is there such a thing?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="amberzak" data-source="post: 403037" data-attributes="member: 24261"><p>With the testing thing, my doctors tried to limit the amount of test strips I could get. They said they could only give me 50 test strips a month. That's not even testing twice a day. I managed to get them up to 100 test strips a month, which means I can test 3 times a day, but I still like to test more. So now I've found if I'm feeling okay, I don't test as much on that day so I can keen my test strips for when I need them. When I've had a hypo, for instance, I test every 20 minutes for the first two hours, to make sure I haven't over done it and cause my sugars to go too high. </p><p></p><p>My doctor thought I was being a bit OCD about testing, and suggested I see a counsellor. He insisted I don't need to test that much. And I have to say, my last main blood test at the doctors did show a rise in my Hb1ac.</p><p></p><p>My diabetic nurse left the practise in November, and I've been struggling to get to see a diabetic nurse since. Finally got an appointment for next week, so I think I will have a chat with her and get an extra box. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from the <a href="http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig" target="_blank">Diabetes Forum App</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="amberzak, post: 403037, member: 24261"] With the testing thing, my doctors tried to limit the amount of test strips I could get. They said they could only give me 50 test strips a month. That's not even testing twice a day. I managed to get them up to 100 test strips a month, which means I can test 3 times a day, but I still like to test more. So now I've found if I'm feeling okay, I don't test as much on that day so I can keen my test strips for when I need them. When I've had a hypo, for instance, I test every 20 minutes for the first two hours, to make sure I haven't over done it and cause my sugars to go too high. My doctor thought I was being a bit OCD about testing, and suggested I see a counsellor. He insisted I don't need to test that much. And I have to say, my last main blood test at the doctors did show a rise in my Hb1ac. My diabetic nurse left the practise in November, and I've been struggling to get to see a diabetic nurse since. Finally got an appointment for next week, so I think I will have a chat with her and get an extra box. Sent from the [url=http://www.diabetes.co.uk/app/?utm_source=sig&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=appsig]Diabetes Forum App[/url] [/QUOTE]
Verification
Post Reply
Home
Forums
Diabetes Discussion
Type 1 Diabetes
Over testing - is there such a thing?
Top
Bottom
Find support, ask questions and share your experiences. Ad free.
Join the community »
This site uses cookies. By continuing to use this site, you are agreeing to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn More.…