Yes, I have means of checking my blood sugar. I have a GlucoRx HCT monitor.
The gliclazide doesn't seem to be lowering my sugars enough, I'm taking 2 x 40mg in the morning (along with 1000mg metformin) and the same in the evening. I've seriously cut down on my carbs (I've cut out all cakes...
So, this morning 12.5.
Was first diagnosed type 2 a decade ago, had my first routine blood tests since BEFORE covid a fortnight ago (nigh on impossible to get appointments here) and my diabetes has gotten worse. Gliclazide has been added to the Metformin.