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<blockquote data-quote="Jaxx01" data-source="post: 817728" data-attributes="member: 37714"><p>Wow...well I spoke to the doctor who said 'You are over testing' I explained that I need to do a fasting test and evening one plus mealtimes plus droving twice a day which is 6 hours apart!!! Sooooo....she said...wait for it....</p><p></p><p>'has anyone educated you about the use of testing strips'</p><p></p><p>Me: Yes of course which is why I test at appropriate times and before driving. </p><p></p><p>Her : You don't need to test before driving </p><p></p><p>Me: Excuse me?? What? </p><p></p><p>her: Who told you you needed to test before driving? </p><p></p><p>Me: Erm The DVLA, and also the leaflet I was given by the doctor when I was prescribed my insulin! </p><p></p><p>Her: That information is wrong. </p><p></p><p>Sooooo...I went up there and demanded to see the practice manager. He stated that I needed to test at least 2 hours before driving..and that with my average use of 6-8 strips a day that would amount to 16 hours driving. I asked him what about the strip I use for fasting? or the ones I use at mealtimes? </p><p></p><p>Honestly, my 7 year old know more than this lot <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /> </p><p></p><p>Needless to say, I got my prescription and a note to say no limit on test strips . Still not sure if I should take it further and complain about the fact this GP is handing out illegal advice :/ </p><p></p><p>I feel let down, again, regarding the care from that surgery!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jaxx01, post: 817728, member: 37714"] Wow...well I spoke to the doctor who said 'You are over testing' I explained that I need to do a fasting test and evening one plus mealtimes plus droving twice a day which is 6 hours apart!!! Sooooo....she said...wait for it.... 'has anyone educated you about the use of testing strips' Me: Yes of course which is why I test at appropriate times and before driving. Her : You don't need to test before driving Me: Excuse me?? What? her: Who told you you needed to test before driving? Me: Erm The DVLA, and also the leaflet I was given by the doctor when I was prescribed my insulin! Her: That information is wrong. Sooooo...I went up there and demanded to see the practice manager. He stated that I needed to test at least 2 hours before driving..and that with my average use of 6-8 strips a day that would amount to 16 hours driving. I asked him what about the strip I use for fasting? or the ones I use at mealtimes? Honestly, my 7 year old know more than this lot :( Needless to say, I got my prescription and a note to say no limit on test strips . Still not sure if I should take it further and complain about the fact this GP is handing out illegal advice :/ I feel let down, again, regarding the care from that surgery!! [/QUOTE]
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