You need the correct strip developed for your brand of meter, there is no generic strip that will work in all meters.Do all test strips ‘fit/work with’ all monitors?
I’m in the UK for the next month at least. And figured the strips are the iceberg under the tip.Yes, you definitely need the right strips for your chosen meter. I would give you the low down of meters available in the UK but I notice from a previous thread that you live in Japan. Just make sure whichever meter you pick has reasonably priced strips as that will be your ongoing expense, rather than looking for the cheapest meter initially.
If you do have an idea of which meters work with reasonably priced strips?
The meter with the cheapest strips is the Gluco Navii. https://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/glucose-navii-blood-glucose-test-strips-50-strip-pack/. https://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/gluconavii-blood-sugar-meter-glucose-monitor-starter-kit/
I think I can get it VAT free anyway, when I leave the UK. They mention that I need to order the 'correct type' regarding the units in which the measurement is given. But presumably it's simple enough to convert in your head from one standard to another?
apologies as its probably on a thread somewhere, but can you get strips on prescription or just buy them yourself? thanks
mmol/l is the UK (and most other places) measure
mg/dl is the US unit
multiply UK by 18 to get US.
I’m in the UK for the next month at least. And figured the strips are the iceberg under the tip.
If you do have an idea of which meters work with reasonably priced strips?
Not quite correct I'm afraid, many T2's do not get test strips on prescription at all, those on insulin or other blood glucose lower medications will (or should do at least), but if not on them then its a lot lot less likely (dependent on postcode)Good morning Centaur68, If you live in the UK and have Diabetes then you can get a meter and test strips for FREE from your local Surgery. All your test strips will come on prescription for free if you use the meter type prescribe by your GP.
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Which will see you through the first day of testing, including a few mistakes.Whilst you are in the UK you can get one FREE meter with 10 test strips from ANY meter manufacturer just by asking them on the Internet.
Sadly not true. Most GPs are reluctant to prescribe meters and strips so unless you have one who will (and if you're not "lawfully and permanently a resident in the UK" you're not actually entitled to register with a GP anyway) you will be paying for them yourself.Good morning Centaur68, If you live in the UK and have Diabetes then you can get a meter and test strips for FREE from your local Surgery. All your test strips will come on prescription for free if you use the meter type prescribe by your GP.
You can of course get whatever meter you want FREE from the manufacturer BUT you local Health Authority will only provide for FREE test strips for the meter they recommend.
Have a nice day.