Glucose monitor - recommendations please

[richf]

I would like to receive recommendations for glucose monitors especially with regards to actual cost for monitor and testing strips.

Took my first prescribed Dapaglifozin 5mg today and a couple of hours later could not read the text on my computer for a couple of hours - really weird. Information leaflet list change in vision as a side effect. Will be contacting GP tomorrow.

Rich

 

[Antje77]

I would like to receive recommendations for glucose monitors especially with regards to actual cost for monitor and testing strips.

Took my first prescribed Dapaglifozin 5mg today and a couple of hours later could not read the text on my computer for a couple of hours - really weird. Information leaflet list change in vision as a side effect. Will be contacting GP tomorrow.

Rich

Hi @richf , a change in vision (blurry) is very common when you blood glucose changes quickly.
Do not get expensive prescription glasses but buy cheap reading glasses while your eyes adjust to your healthier glucose levels.

@Rachox will likely post the current information on glucose monitors, teststrips and free samples of continuous glucose monitors when she's online.

 

[richf]

Hi @richf , a change in vision (blurry) is very common when you blood glucose changes quickly.
Do not get expensive prescription glasses but buy cheap reading glasses while your eyes adjust to your healthier glucose levels.

@Rachox will likely post the current information on glucose monitors, teststrips and free samples of continuous glucose monitors when she's online.

Thanks for the information. Now you have explained that I am no longer in panic mode.

 

[Mark Rawlinson]

Change in vision happened to me also, I was so concerned I went and asked an optician, She said stop worry an do not have an eye test untill you know your vision is back to normal otherwise you will wate the test and money on diferent glases, re the monitor does your surgery giver them out nd test strips etx on prescription ?
where are you ?

 

[richf]

Change in vision happened to me also, I was so concerned I went and asked an optician, She said stop worry an do not have an eye test untill you know your vision is back to normal otherwise you will wate the test and money on diferent glases, re the monitor does your surgery giver them out nd test strips etx on prescription ?
where are you ?

Nothing from Surgery with regards to monitors and test strips - I think their attitude is if it needs doing then we will do it.

 

[Mark Rawlinson]

Nothing from Surgery with regards to monitors and test strips - I think their attitude is if it needs doing then we will do it.

Do you have a Diabetic Nurse or is it Dr ask them ?
I was tod by my diabetic Nurse just ask at reception for one

 

[EllieM]

I was tod by my diabetic Nurse just ask at reception for one

But you are on insulin so definitely entitled to test strips and meter on the NHS. I suspect that users of dapagliflozin on its own may not be.... (though I guess there is no harm in asking).

@richf in my experience the main cost of a monitor is the testing strips - the manufacturers often give the meters away so that you buy their strips.

 

[Rachox]

Hi @richf , thanks for the tag @Antje77 , here’s some info with links for UK meters, and to be clear I have no commercial connections with any of the companies mentioned.



HOME HEALTH have the Gluco Navii, which is a fairly new model and seems to be getting good reviews.

https://homehealth-uk.com/all-produ...ose-meter-test-strips-choose-mmol-l-or-mg-dl/



Links to the strips for future orders:

https://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/glucose-navii-blood-glucose-test-strips-50-strip-pack/



Then they sell the older SD Code Free, details to be found here!

https://homehealth-uk.com/all-products/codefree-blood-glucose-monitoring-system-mmoll-or-mgdl/





SPIRIT HEALTHCARE have a meter called the Tee2 + which is quite popular:

https://shop.spirit-health.co.uk/co...e2-blood-glucose-meter?variant=19264017268793



The strips are to be found here:

https://shop.spirit-health.co.uk/co...py-of-tee2-test-strips?variant=19264017367097



If there is a choice of units of measurement then ‘mmol/L’ are the standard units in the UK, ‘mg/dl’ in the US, other countries may vary.



Don’t forget to check the box if you have diabetes so you can buy VAT free. (for all meters and strips)



Abbott usually offer a free 15 day trial of the Freestyle LIBRE 2 plus:

Sampling | Diabetes Care | Abbott



Dexcom also offer a free trial of their Dexcom ONE + here

The Dexcom ONE+ CGM (Continuous Glucose Montoring) system | Dexcom

 

[FreidaMercury]

I had to buy some strips in an emergency last week for my accu-check meter £13.99 for 25 strips in boots!! I will ensure I don’t run out of prescribed ones again in a hurry lol