XPost: Please forgive this newbie

January 13, 2005

Please forgive the cross-posting, but I really need help.

I was diagnosed on 12/14/04 with Type 2 Diabetes: BG 254, A1c 9.7.

Since then, I have been taking 1000 mg of Metformin XR (or ER,

whichever), but my doctor might be putting me on additional meds.

(already on HBP med Captopril HCTZ 25/15). I will be going to an

education program soon.

I had my follow-up meeting with my doctor yesterday, at which time she

gave me prescriptions for a glucometer and lancets. Naively, I took

these to the pharmacy and left them to be filled. When I went back to

pick them up, the pharmacy hadn't filled them because (shock!) I

didn't tell them what brand I wanted. How should I know?!

So, can anyone give me some direction here? I did some research and

discovered the wide field of diabetic products marketing, which was no

help at all. I'm not even sure what my question is to listmembers.

Recommendations? Considerations to take into account? I have no idea

what I should do (neither did my oh-so-helpful pharmacy).

I will be most grateful for any and all advice. And thanks again for

your patience with my crossposting.

Patrice

land, USA

(51 y.o. in March)

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