How do I select a blood sugar monitor?

[clare56]

I'd like to be able to monitor my blood sugar using a continuous monitor like the FreeStyle Libre system, but my phone is not up to date enough for the app. I was diagnosed with diabetes 2 about six years ago, but mangaged to keep it in remission until recently. I have been testing by pricking my fingers and using the nexus strips and monitor and have sore fingers! I'm really keen to understand what affects my blood sugar so I can adjust my eating / drinking / exercise habits accordingly. Since new year I've been on a very low carb diet, but still find I have blood sugar spikes at times and can't see a reason why. Any advice really appreciated!

 

[Antje77]

FreeStyle Libre system, but my phone is not up to date enough for the app.

Do you use iPhone? It works fine on older models running Android, what about getting a cheap second hand phone? Or you can buy the reader to go with it.
Other CGM's, like Dexcom are much more expensive than buying a cheap phone.

 

[clare56]

Do you use iPhone? It works fine on older models running Android, what about getting a cheap second hand phone? Or you can buy the reader to go with it.
Other CGM's, like Dexcom are much more expensive than buying a cheap phone.

I have an iPhone

Do you use iPhone? It works fine on older models running Android, what about getting a cheap second hand phone? Or you can buy the reader to go with it.
Other CGM's, like Dexcom are much more expensive than buying a cheap phone.

I have an iphone 6. I do have an old samsung, so I'll see if I can get that working. Thanks!