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[Steff]

Hi Gizmo totally agree with what Andy says, push for one and dont wait until June hun , these gps/nurses have no idea about the benifits of testing it seems and need a reality check, get her to come in here and we will soon change her mind grr x

 

[gizmogirl]

Morning guys,
Thanks for the advice i will get an appointment with the Doc next week i think....bet he wont like going against the nurse😱and still send me back 2 her... im really dont understand the nurse she was quite adamant i didnt need a monitor and said the strips were expensive and i wouldnt qualifie for them on perscription Andy do u think she dosnt like me hehe🙄 oh well see what Doc says she sure aint made this easy

sal x

 

[Andy HB]

Hi Sal,

I really don't know what is going on with some NHS people! When I was diagnosed, I was given a bg monitor (by the hospital diabetes nurse) and my GP also prescribed test strips for it for the first month (I've bought my own strips since, but that is a personal choice and because I only test once/twice a week now, the cost will be spread over six months. My test strips cost ?25 for 50).

So long as you make it clear that you are testing to understand how to better control your diabetes and that you are making the necessary changes to your lifestyle (assuming that you need to). The GP really should be compliant with your request. It will, after all, save the NHS money in the long run.

If they still refuse to prescribe test strips for you, ask them why and let us know (perhaps there is some logic to their reasoning other than straight cost reasons).

Good luck!

Andy

 

[gizmogirl]

Thanks Andy,

will let u know what the doc says.. maybe its because im not on med's


Sal x🙂

 

[Steff]

Thanks Andy,

will let u know what the doc says.. maybe its because im not on med's


Sal x🙂

Well I got my meter the first week in and i was diet and exercise for the first 3 weeks so i still got a meter hun x

 

[gizmogirl]

Thanks steff,
will nag Doc🙂 lol

Sal x