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I said previously anything NOT related to diabetes should not be free.
Not everything people get on prescription is related to diabetes? I get lansoprazole on prescription and have done for years that is because I have a hiatus hernia and no my diabetes did not cause it. I've had pain killers for my bad back that's not related..I could go on.
I suggested that if its NOT related then it shouldn't be free but foot care/ chiropody that is a very important part of our health should be.
So swap the prescriptions that is not related to diabetes for a chiropody services ..that is very much needed . I was only suggesting other ways of providing care that we need without a cost implication.



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And like I said, most things that you would get prescriptions for (antibiotics etc for infections) could easily be attributed to diabetes, diabetes is more than just a diet change! Pre-existing conditions then yes, I agree they shouldn't be covered after a diabetes diagnosis but everything post-diagnosis should be because high blood sugar can cause loads of problems! UTIs, thrush, kidney infections, reduced immunity for other infections/viruses, circulation problems, the list goes on, not to mention depression/anxiety issues! Why not try googling problems related to diabetes and look at how long the list is - it would be almost impossible to say definitely that most things you need a prescription for had absolutely nothing to do with the fact you were diabetic.


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
 
Moral of the story? Move to Scotland. EVERYONE gets free prescriptions
 
True but you still need to get the GP to sign the darn things ;-)

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But Hale it's so coldddddddd nd rainyyyyyyy in Scotland!

I'm in Newcastle and it's too rainy and cold here too! Lol me needs to emigrate!


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
 

Nah doesn't rain much on the east coast. It is a bit chilly but that just gives me an excuse to go on holiday more often
 
Rowlands gill, it's quite rural, middle of nowhere lol bout 15mins from the metrocentre


Diagnosed with GD in 2010, Completely disappeared postpartum. Re-diagnosed December 2012 with type 1.5 diabetes, age 26, BMI 22 currently controlled by only Metformin, 500mg twice a day.
 
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