I currently use a Life Scan oneTouch Ultra easy machine, which comes in a funky modern green
. I went to collect some more testing strips, only to be told that the manufactuer has withdrawn them.
Do people here often experience the sudden withdrawel of their testign equipment? I have read of other machines going, but I thought that my machine used the strips that a lot of other machines use.
It's a bit disconcerting, in that if I hadn't found two phials of strips, i would be unable to test this morning. It's not absolutely vital for me at the moment, but if I had been in a situation where testing is very important (like when I start insulin for example - I'm told that my numbers will have to be phoned in, they are that important in the beginning) I would be absolutely stuck right now.
I am in two minds as to whether to buy a new machine. On the NHS, I believe I can get a free new one. I don't have any objections to buying one like the one I've been using, as it's only £10. However, I don't want to buy one only to find I'll have to buy another one in a few months time.
Do people here often experience the sudden withdrawel of their testign equipment? I have read of other machines going, but I thought that my machine used the strips that a lot of other machines use.
It's a bit disconcerting, in that if I hadn't found two phials of strips, i would be unable to test this morning. It's not absolutely vital for me at the moment, but if I had been in a situation where testing is very important (like when I start insulin for example - I'm told that my numbers will have to be phoned in, they are that important in the beginning) I would be absolutely stuck right now.
I am in two minds as to whether to buy a new machine. On the NHS, I believe I can get a free new one. I don't have any objections to buying one like the one I've been using, as it's only £10. However, I don't want to buy one only to find I'll have to buy another one in a few months time.