As a T1 of long standing I am very upset at this governments health politicians using diabeties as a self promoting area ,promoting untrue statements ,never saying no ,but never fulfilling promises .
Here was my attempt (failed )to get the Libre on prescription in Scotland .
Because of control problems ,my Diabetic specialist fitted and assisted improvement ,by fitting a Libre system ,resulting in a far better control system ,mainly by being able to monitor more often ,now monitor on average 14 times daily ,previously was limited to 6 on NHS .
So ,when it was announced that Libre was to be prescribed ,my Specialist wrote to my doctor recommending supply on NHS prescription .This puts you into a circle ,
Doctor informs you he has no authority /funding/whatever ,but you must meet the criteria,,( criteria set by Scottish Gov. Committee )ask them about the criteria ,informing them about your recommendation from you specialist ,they reply ,They cannot discuss medical matters ?,and refer you back to your doctor. Doctor replies he is confused and will look into it but not to look for a quick answer .
I then wrote to my MP ,who contacts the Health minister who replies saying I should discuss with my Diabetic Specialist ,???.
Sorry it's so long ,but blame the politicians
Thanks Wjohn