Anyone Have A Diabetes Monitor ?

[tamaris]

I was told the parts for them are very expensive.

[driverdale1]

is it a testing monitor u mean?...ask your diabetic nurse she can give u one for free if u ask nicely

[tamaris]

As it happens I am on good terms with my nurse, thank you.

[bednobs]

type 2 diabetes? if so you will have to buy your own monitor

[hc4361]

I'm type 2 and have my own monitor and free lancets and test strips. It depends on your GP

[Psybbo]

How do they work?

[hc4361]

Ever so easy. You insert a strip in the machine, prick your finger with the lancet, put the strip to the blood on your finger then after a few seconds the machine displays the reading

[Psybbo]

Thanks hc

[driverdale1]

ive been diabetic since 1995 ive had at least 5 or 6 monitors and never paid a penny...all other parts ..ie strips, needles are on prescription as is the insulin which are all free ( is in scotland )..as i originally said...just ask your diabetic nurse.

[jollyroger66]

Iv'e just ordered a pack of these.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/310334823868?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

[driverdale1]

oh btw hc4361 the newer ones dont need to have a testing strip inserted..the bit where you put the test blood runs on and is stored in machine till 50 tests have been completed then u change the cassette....brilliant...i actually test myself a lot more with it as its so easy.

[Sqad]

\\\\http://www.diabetes.co.uk/blood-glucose-meters/sd-codefree-blood-glucose-meter.html\\\

This is a very reliable self testing kit.

If you are a well controlled Type 2 diabetic, there is no value in testing your blood sugar regularly, as it is better to have a blood test (Hb 1ac) either 3 monthly or 6 monthly.
Don't get "hung up" on regular self testing.

[Sqad]

http://www.diabetes.co.uk/blood-glucose-meters/sd-codefree-blood-glucose-meter.html

[driverdale1]

this is the one i use,,,,far better no strips as i previously said, As an injector of 300 units of insulin a day ( yes u read it right ) i have been reliably been told by various members of doctor/diabetic and hospital staff to test regularly and in particularly before driving, guess its different for us all.

[tamaris]

Thank you all and for your help greatly appreciated

[tamaris]

What is a good reading.....below what ?

[Sqad]

Well, you pulled that out of the bag.....so, are you an poorly controlled Type 2 diabetic on Insulin or are you a Type 1 diabetic?

A normal blood sugar level two hours after eating is less than 140 mg/dL. OR depending upon which country in Europe you live less than7mm/litre

Both readings more than 2 hours after a meal or just before a meal.

[driverdale1]

Tamaris, might i suggest you see your diabetic nurse who will gladly put you right about all the questions you have about diabetes, whilst all the advice given on here is fairly correct, i think for peace of mind that a chat with the nurse is a good thing, diabetes effects us all differently and shouldnt be treated lightly, although with the right advice, medication etc you can generally live a normal life, good luck and dont worry.

[tamaris]

driverdale1 thank you

[FranciscoFarr]

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