Won a small victory

[Davo]

I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes a couple of years ago. My doctor however said that it was the policy not to give type 2 patients any meters on prescription as they do not need to test. so I went out and had to buy one and then pay for all my strips etc. I now have a new doctor who I get on with very well and she has helped me with other medical issues. Thought I would broach the subject with her this week. Within 2 days of my appointment I got a prescription for a new meter and now have a repeat prescription for all my strips and lancets. I was given OneTouch Select Plus (don't know if anyone else has used this before).

Just shows there are sympathetic doctors out there.
David

 

[Lucy Honeychurch]

Way to go! I know that other people on here have had terrible trouble getting testing strips on prescription and on going battles with CCG's so a positive story is always good 🙂

 

[grovesy]

Not heard of that one.
Have had One Touch Meters in the past, found them easy to use. Though strips were one of the more expensive ones to buy.

 

[Ljc]

That's good to hear.

 

[Steff]

Good to hear davo

 

[Ditto]

That's excellent. I feel I've been brushed under the carpet, told I don't need to measure and my D is never mentioned. We need more docs like yours.

 

[Stitch147]

Well done, that's great.