New (?) Twist on the Test Strip Issue
Having just changed VAMC's I had to go to Diabetes education before they would issue their monitor and test strips. Of course the discussion ensued relative to the number the pharmacy would allow....
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jDave said: HOWEVER, she said that the Pharmacy Gods will monitor my A1C's to see if I am making progress towards a lower A1C. If not, I may be prescribed a lower number of strips. Interesting, I...
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jDave I believe that it depends upon the VAMC. My VAMC asks me how many strips do I need or want. I always have more than enough. I have about 4 glucometers setting around collecting dust. They were...
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Sea Willow, Other option mentioned was "purchase them yourself"! I sort of see the reasoning as it dovetails with the Diabetes II treatment philosophy that the individual is the most important member...
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JDave, maybe my DH has been fortunate so far. Care at James Haley in Tampa was exceptional, and the care he's now getting here in Leesburg, Fl. seems good. The Dr. last week even disagreed with the...
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jdave i see you served in vietnam in 67 ,have you reached 65 yet?if so forget the va and the way they hog the strips,plenty of companys will furnish all you need
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jdave u must be in south carolina by now. we;come to gracious southern living. the pharmacy don't give a flip. they just enforce the rules that the chief of staff and the formulary committee set up....
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Will, Ah, yes, gracious living. Already have my spot reserved for the Spring Steeplechase. They have a dress code. I can't wait--light blue seersucker suit, white shoes and belt, straw hat--oughta...
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