bulkbiker- the nurse gave me a monitor but when I chased repeat prescriptions for the lancets and strips, was told by the GP that only T1s should use them, that it just makes people worry and that the NHS won’t allow them to be given to T2s. I did say that I would have picked up the very high increase more quickly than waiting for a year, had I been able to test. As it is, the nurse said only test first thing in the morning.
I used to test when I first was diagnosed, but was put off by a GP who was aggressively anti me testing and the kit being dodgy as to whether it worked or not
Unfortunately this is often seen to be the case. It's almost as if they don't want us to get better control. I was never offered a testing kit but have self funded from diagnosis and use the SD Codefree because the strips are the cheapest I would be completely lost without it.
https://homehealth-uk.com/product-category/blood-glucose/
(or telephone: 01923 711511)
for the SD Codefree meter, which costs £12.98
For the SD Codefree, the strips are £7.69 for a pack of 50 and there are discount codes available for bulk purchases:
5 packs x 50 use code: 264086 .. cost is £29.49
10 packs x 50 use code: 975833 .. cost is £58.98
Make sure that you tick the appropriate box on the on-line order form and you won't pay VAT on your meter or strips. For the bulk discount on strips for the SD Codefree, you need to complete the order (check the boxes to confirm that you are diabetic and the number of packs that you want). Then click on view basket and on the left hand side of the window you will see two boxes .. Coupon Code and Apply Coupon. Enter the relevant discount code in the first box and then click the Apply Coupon box. This applies the discount and adjusts the price .. and finally, you then proceed to checkout.
