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<blockquote data-quote="viviennem" data-source="post: 197808" data-attributes="member: 31282"><p>Not acceptable, Tony.</p><p></p><p>Though diagnosed in April 2010, I was only registered Type 2 last November (in denial :roll: ) though I went straight on to my low-carb way of eating in April. I asked for Metformin after reading round, to help with weight loss, and was immediately rumbled by the diabetic specialist and had to admit my condition!</p><p></p><p>When I gave in, I was immediately given a meter and strips on prescription (though told to go easy with them! but I get at least 50 every month). I have full blood tests (liver, kidney, thyroid etc) every year, HbA1c and lipid profile every 3 months.</p><p></p><p>Our practice nurse does the foot tests for neuropathy etc; I have also had a retinal scan and seen the podiatrist; also the dietitian (we agreed to differ). I haven't been to a hospital clinic or seen the diabetic nurse (who covers a number of practices) yet.</p><p></p><p>I think my care level is what a newly diagnosed Type 2 should expect. If I continue with levels as stable as mine are now, I shan't mind if they do an HbA1c every 6 months, once I've got through the first year. Having a meter, if anything changes I shall know to go back before then if necessary.</p><p></p><p>Just my opinion! But I think this is good practice. They work with me, not against me.</p><p></p><p>Viv 8)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="viviennem, post: 197808, member: 31282"] Not acceptable, Tony. Though diagnosed in April 2010, I was only registered Type 2 last November (in denial :roll: ) though I went straight on to my low-carb way of eating in April. I asked for Metformin after reading round, to help with weight loss, and was immediately rumbled by the diabetic specialist and had to admit my condition! When I gave in, I was immediately given a meter and strips on prescription (though told to go easy with them! but I get at least 50 every month). I have full blood tests (liver, kidney, thyroid etc) every year, HbA1c and lipid profile every 3 months. Our practice nurse does the foot tests for neuropathy etc; I have also had a retinal scan and seen the podiatrist; also the dietitian (we agreed to differ). I haven't been to a hospital clinic or seen the diabetic nurse (who covers a number of practices) yet. I think my care level is what a newly diagnosed Type 2 should expect. If I continue with levels as stable as mine are now, I shan't mind if they do an HbA1c every 6 months, once I've got through the first year. Having a meter, if anything changes I shall know to go back before then if necessary. Just my opinion! But I think this is good practice. They work with me, not against me. Viv 8) [/QUOTE]
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