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- Type of diabetes
- I reversed my Type 2
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- Diet only
Technically he is right you know they will raise blood sugar and we dont need to test to know that.. he is stating the obvious.
But he misses the point that those that want to try and eat healthy and stay healthy do better when testing and seeing how those things are affecting them and for how long
I think it's very short sighted trying to save a few pounds now by limiting testing as it will only cost in the long term
I think it's terrible that for over 20years I've paid over £75 a week national insurance and never needed the NHS. I'm still paying that amount. Like many others and it seems supplies are being rationed everywhere..
Im due an arguement with my gp as he has removed lancets from my prescription
Whilst we all understand the impact of carbs on our bloods, did you have the same idea when you were freshly diagnosed? I have a scientific background, and had a steroid induced T2 Dad, so I had a small clue, but not anything near what I needed to know - even at that basic level. So, for me, the issue isn't what the majority of we longer-standing non-insulin-dependent or light-weight meds need, but what the newly diagnosed, and some heading in the wrong direction need.
I'm also at a bit of a loss how any of us here could say we've never needed the NHS. Until my more recent issues with my thyroid, I was a very rare caller upon my GP, or other services, but for anyone living with a long term condition, we do need the NHS. As a T1, it's likely you've had lots of tests and these days monthly prescriptions for test strips, insulin and perhaps other supplies.
Searley, I'm absolutely not having a go at you, but I do think we each need to be mindful of what we do get back from the NHS. Some days/weeks/months/years we're very much in credit, and others very much in debit.