| You have been given great advice so far Larry. I would definitely become a squeeky wheel on this one and look for a different doctor... as you have probably heard, the squeeky wheel gets the grease, right?? So, in this case, it would be you getting your test strips. When i was first diagnosed, I was not even told to get a monitor. I was told to lose weight, exercise, and see my regular doctor within the next 2 or 3 weeks. My regular doctor had made the arrangements for me to see this second doctor for a re-test of my blood sugars due to a high fasting blood sugar result while she was away on holidays. The pharmacist was the one that arranged for me to get my monitor, test strips, and lancets. Here in Manitoba, Canada, it is different, and all supplies can be obtained through the pharmacy. I don't even need a prescription for the strips, as they will just type up an official receipt so that I can request reimbursement through my medical insurance through work. Now, I don't know if they have a certain amount that they will allow me to purchase before they cut me off. I'm sure that they will notify me of this once I have reached that level. | 
