Recent Content by DaveVader

Hi urbanracer Thanks for replying, I've been monitoring my blood glucose levels more since going to my GP. They are still coming up at 10 and more, not many have been sub 10! Regards eating the right foods, I don't binge on sweets, chocolate etc, just the usual breakfast cereal, sandwiches and...

Hi, I've been to my GP today. In February I had a hba1c test but I wasn't told the result. They just said everything was ok. Today I was told that the result was 74, not good. I've got to go for another hba1c test in June. I'm looking for advice, tips and help to bring it down. I currently on...

Hi Wills and thanks for the info. I've been using the all black accu chek mobile since I got it and no problems as yet ( touch wood) but like you say it could be an issue with pre loaded cassettes. And if it goes wrong again I will switch to the normal standard meters. With a test strip :)...

Look forward to start using it tomorrow :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

It's arrived and its the new model :) Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Result! I have a new meter heading my way :) great customer service from accu Chek . Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hello I'm new on here as of today as well. Keep seeing the updates through social network sites and decided to join, read some great stuff so far :) look forward to getting advice. Dave. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App

Hi all, I'm new on here, but was looking for advice on getting an insulin pump. I have only asked once at the diabetic clinic in Kings Mill Hospital, Mansfield Notts. They said NO without asking me any questions, said I needed to do the KAREN course?!? Carb counting. A course that is for 5...

I have also had the same issue with the cassettes. Tried about 5 different ones, no luck. I'm now using the new BG Star monitor but I find it fiddly and sometimes inaccurate. I have the bayer contour as well so on my next visit to my GP I'm going to change my prescription. I have emailed accu...