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VAT relief for pre-diabetics?

Helen H

Well-Known Member
Messages
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Type of diabetes
Prediabetes
Treatment type
Diet only
Does anybody know if you can claim vat relief on test strips and meters if you are pre diabetic?
 
Does anybody know if you can claim vat relief on test strips and meters if you are pre diabetic?
Yes you can. I do subscription and so makes it easier.
 
I would not think so .
 
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Looking at the link in that I think it is a no for pre diabetes, however I am hypothyroid as well so possibly that would qualify me?
 
Hi Rachox, you are right in it being a grey area but I think it isn’t as it isn’t really a “sickness”. Just a warning that it might become one.
 
Just out of interest how often do you do a finger prick blood test if you are pre diabetic ?
 
Just out of interest how often do you do a finger prick blood test if you are pre diabetic ?
I test every morning and before and after meals if eating something new. Currently on 20g/day of carbs but want to gradually increase the carbs once at target weight so will definitely be testing more when I do that.

Edited to add was only told I was prediabetic at end of Nov 2023 so also trying to build up a picture of what is going on with my BG.
 
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