bernie.freeman said:
I rang my GP for a repeat prescription yesterday, I aksed for test strips ( I last had some at the beginning of July, I am type 2 on metformin 1 x 500mg). I was advsied that I can only have a pack of 50 strips once every 5 months !
does anyone have a link to NICE guidelines on type 2's testing please ? I am planning to see my GP and challenge this decision but would like a bit of evidence to back me up.
Bernie :cry:
Bernie. (and haptagud)
Been away for a week and spotted this when I got back.
The links to the latest T2 NICE guidelines (CG87) are here.
http://www.nice.org.uk/nicemedia/pdf/CG ... deline.pdf
An extract:
1.4 Self-monitoring of plasma glucose
1.4.1 Offer self-monitoring of plasma glucose to a person newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes only as an integral part of his or her self-management education. Discuss its purpose and agree how it should be interpreted and acted upon.
1.4.2 Self-monitoring of plasma glucose should be available:
• to those on insulin treatment
• to those on oral glucose-lowering medications to provide information on hypoglycaemia
• to assess changes in glucose control resulting from medications and lifestyle changes
• to monitor changes during intercurrent illness
• to ensure safety during activities, including driving.
1.4.3 Assess at least annually and in a structured way:
• self-monitoring skills
• the quality and appropriate frequency of testing
• the use made of the results obtained
• the impact on quality of life
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• the continued benefit
• the equipment used.
1.4.4 If self-monitoring is appropriate but blood glucose monitoring is unacceptable to the individual, discuss the use of urine glucose monitoring.
These are the latest 2009 ones. The ones previously posted on here are from 2008 and are out of date so check these before you go quoting them to your GP. That way you won't have 'egg' on your face !!