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You make my point exactly Ditto.

I think this thread has been rather hi jacked. Wonder if the mods have an opinion.?
 
Bubbsie said:
Sam...interesting to hear your point of view...however...puzzled by your justification for not testing if not dependant on medication that may cause hypoglycaemia...you say 'no need to test unless you feel unwell or are changing you diet or lifestyle drastically'...since all of us whether dependant on insulin or sulphonylureas... or not... need to change our diet & lifestyle drastically if we are to manage/control our diabetes?...curious how you would expect T2's on Metformin...or diet & exercise only to manage their diabetes without testing...I have changed my diet...increased my activity...test regularly to see how the different foods I eat will affect my blood sugar...I've discovered that what one T2 .tolerates well...will 'spike' my BG levels...my diet & lifestyle have changed dramatically...my GP now tells me I have excellent control...I self funded for nine months...now after a lengthy battle with him & the local CCG finally my testing strips/lancets are provided on prescription...disappointing to hear another health care professional issuing what seems to be the standard 'mantra' of the NHS...'No need to test'...despite many T'2 demonstrating good control of their conditions by testing regularly...with the results of testing enabling them to adjust their diet & lifestyle accordingly...delaying/avoiding complications...which of course is extremely beneficial for them...and...saves the cash starved NHS a great deal of time...effort...and money...be interested to hear your point of view on this.
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Hi Bubbsie. I certainly wouldn't class myself as an expert. I'm just someone learning who wants to help people. All of my work is done on an individual, case-by-case basis. You sound like an extremely motivated individual who wants to live well and prevent complications. I certainly wouldn't stand in your way of BG self-monitoring.
 
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