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<blockquote data-quote="old485" data-source="post: 198219" data-attributes="member: 34481"><p>Hi. I have been in the same position as yourself, in fact I am now seeing another GP in my practice, who specialises in Diabetes. I had a most constructive discussion with her yesterday, and the gist of what was said goes like this:</p><p>'Type Two Diabetes is best monitored by two-three monthly checks to get a better picture of what is happening. A routine test regime done at home does not give an accurate overall picture of what is going on. Therefore we do not issue prescriptions for test strips unless you are Type One Diabetic.'</p><p>This seesmed reasonable, provided you keep to a proper dietary plan. Deviating in any way may cause problems you are not going to be aware of for some time. </p><p>The Doctor described Type Two as; 'A snake in the grass.' It lies there quietly, and then suddenly gets up and bites you. This, I am informed is why Metformin is so frequently prescribed. It is believed by the medical profession that any risks are generally outweighed by the benefits.</p><p>Having said this, I've refused medication at the moment for a number of other medical reasons and complications, but as far as I can see, keeping your dietary regime strict is the best possible way of avoiding unexpected issues, when you are not conducting regular monitoring yourself.</p><p>Best Regards.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="old485, post: 198219, member: 34481"] Hi. I have been in the same position as yourself, in fact I am now seeing another GP in my practice, who specialises in Diabetes. I had a most constructive discussion with her yesterday, and the gist of what was said goes like this: 'Type Two Diabetes is best monitored by two-three monthly checks to get a better picture of what is happening. A routine test regime done at home does not give an accurate overall picture of what is going on. Therefore we do not issue prescriptions for test strips unless you are Type One Diabetic.' This seesmed reasonable, provided you keep to a proper dietary plan. Deviating in any way may cause problems you are not going to be aware of for some time. The Doctor described Type Two as; 'A snake in the grass.' It lies there quietly, and then suddenly gets up and bites you. This, I am informed is why Metformin is so frequently prescribed. It is believed by the medical profession that any risks are generally outweighed by the benefits. Having said this, I've refused medication at the moment for a number of other medical reasons and complications, but as far as I can see, keeping your dietary regime strict is the best possible way of avoiding unexpected issues, when you are not conducting regular monitoring yourself. Best Regards. [/QUOTE]
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