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Message: <blockquote data-quote="KK123" data-source="post: 2116221" data-attributes="member: 451727"><p>Dabbit, do NOT let them get away with only prescribing you 50 at a time, is that for a month????? If you are taking 5 jabs a day, that is 5 strips needed never mind the ones you need to use before driving or when you feel low or whatever. That's around at least 6/7 a day, so 50 odd a WEEK. When I was first diagnosed they gave me 50 at a time, at my surgery you had to order at least 3 days in advance meaning I was in there re ordering around every 2/3 days! After speaking directly with the Dr they started giving me 200 at a time which then went up to 300 a month. They simply cannot refuse to give you as many strips as you require provided of course you are not ordering excessively which might imply you are selling them or something. Be firm, tell them straight. Not to mention it is dangerous for you without any, what are you doing?, giving yourself insulin without knowing what your level is at? I wouldn't be waiting until Monday, I'd be dialling 111 for advice or if getting nowhere I would buy some from the pharmacy to last me til Monday then giving them merry hell. x</p></blockquote><p></p>

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