New year, yep, but any progress?
Had been told last July that I had to move up from Metformin alone to Met plus.... and that I would be able to start self testing. Asked if I could self test and alter my diet, before adding further drugs. The DN agreed, made an appointment for me to be given the kit, shown how to use etc. Then when I turned up for that appointment (different nurse), I was told that I couldn't self test, instead it was the extra drugs :cry:
As this contradicted what I had been told, I was rather annoyed. This DN did decide to redo bloods though, so by December I was told the results were worse hbalc now 10.7 - I again challenged the self test idea and was told firmly that the answer was no - the nurse even got the flow chart out that showed I couldn't - until I pointed out that she wasn't reading it correctly and I was two scales higher than she claimed. So, then she admitted I was allowed, but we agreed to let a doctor review my case. That was today
The doc reckoned the nurses were the best to deal with my case (slope shouldered?) until I asked him what they would do about my liver problems and depression - the answer? They would refer me to him. Why will no one take responsibility?
He backed up the no self testing and stated additional drugs - I showed him 'their' flowchart and then he agreed - self testing is appropriate. So, now were about 7 months further on, my results have got worse and again, I now have to get an appointment for the self test - why are they so keen to throw drugs down your throat and deny you the tools to help you manage your condition? Is this down to kick backs from the drugs companies?
Anyway, happy new year to all diabetes.co.uk members
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