Recent Content by Feew27

Hi I use an accu-chek mobile at the moment. I had to buy these used on Ebay as I understand the unit is no longer produced here in the UK. The one I use is on it's way out. I am able to get a free meter unit from my Dr but they only do the ones where you insert the test strips.

Hi thanks. I have been seen by occupational therapist in the past who have helped me with mobility aids. I have never asked them about the problems with the glucose reading though. Thanks for suggesting, I never even thought to ask them about it. Mind you in the area where I live it takes so...

Ah thanks, you have the same problem as me, inserting the strip in the meter. I have no problems pricking usually, just getting that strip in the meter. I will give your way a go thanks for the advice. I live on my own so it is up to me to do my reading. My diabetic nurse could only suggest a...

Hi, asking for some advice. I am type 2 diabetic taking medication and insulin to help control it. I have to test my blood glucose levels around three times a day. At the moment I am using an old Accu chek mobile meter, one that requires no insertion of strips, it has an automatic test strip...

Hey, I am learning something new here. I should have joined this forum ages ago. My diabetic care team try their best but struggling. I usually have to resort to Google search to try and find out stuff for myself.

Goodness that is not good advice they gave for you not to test but rely on the three monthly reports. My GP practice told me I should be testing at least three times a day. Glad you are ignoring their advice.

I am speaking, telephone to my diabetic nurse today as we are trying to find something that suits as they had to take me off Trulicity due to supply problems. Been on a couple of others since that made me ill. I will ask her, see what she says. Thanks for the suggestion.

Thanks for the info. They do still supply the cartridges. I will have to try find some alternative.

Hi, I have had type 2 diabetes for over ten years. For about five yeas now I have been diagnosed with essential tremor which causes my head, hands and often my body to shake. So far I have been using a second hand Açcu chek glucose meter bought by myself this does not require strip insertion in...