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2in1 Smart Glucometer

Hmmm. Saw this meter a few days ago and liked it, so came here to see if there were any reviews etc. Not looking good then.

Post by: Donkeymad, Sep 16, 2015 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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FREESTYLE LIBRE ON SALE!!!!

From first reading about this meter I could not wait for it to become available. I am extremely sad that although I can afford to buy one, I...

Post by: Donkeymad, Aug 21, 2015 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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[MEDICAL SAFETY ALERT] Accu-Chek mobile & Accu-Chek mobile test cassette

Just got one of thee then saw the warning on Facebook, so I am going to stick to my older meter which I am very happy with, but aware it cannot be...

Post by: Donkeymad, Aug 21, 2015 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Blood Glucose level recommendations

Sorry for what may be a silly question, but what levels are currently recommended for Blood Glucose levels? I have always understood that they...

Thread by: Donkeymad, Apr 8, 2015, 7 replies, in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Medtronic and DreaMed partner to produce artificial pancreas

This sounds very exciting, if only it were available - many years ago. Any time soon will be fantastic.

Post by: Donkeymad, Apr 8, 2015 in forum: Diabetes News
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Clever dog saved owner.

Many years ago now, I had an Irish Setter that taught himself to alert me when my BM got low, and he would bark until a neighbour came if I passed...

Post by: Donkeymad, Feb 28, 2014 in forum: General Chat
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After your hypo ...

After a minor low I am very quickly back to normal, but if I should get a more serious low, I tend to get very very cold.

Post by: Donkeymad, Oct 22, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Medical Alert Tattoos?

I have contemplated this on and off for many years now, but have last year got a silicone ID band from the ID Band company, so dropped the idea of...

Post by: Donkeymad, Jun 25, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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Diabetes does kill

I am so sorry for your loss. I nearly lost my life in the same many years ago, and now have memory damage due to slight brain damage. I hope...

Post by: Donkeymad, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Type 1 Diabetes & Weight Loss

You were almost certainly dehydrated, so much of the weight gain will be fluid, are you bloated at all? It will take time for your weight to...

Post by: Donkeymad, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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Would you prefer to be on insulin injections or on a pump?

Re: Would you prefer to be on insulin injections or on a pum What a long and interesting thread. I have not wanted to use a pump until recently,...

Post by: Donkeymad, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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After your hypo ...

Luckily for more minor hypos I am back to normal soon after taking remedial action. If I do have a bad hypo, I feel cold for hours afterwards.

Post by: Donkeymad, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: Type 1 Diabetes
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If you take supplements, what do you take them for?

Really? I have never heard that before, very interesting. :? I take Zinc, as an immunity boost, I did not have any colds whilst taking it but...

Post by: Donkeymad, Jun 21, 2013 in forum: Ask A Question
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what is your favorite, food ?

Cheese - almost any sort. I am a real Cheeseaholic. I do love plenty of cold roast chicken too, but that is my second favourite. [img] [img]

Post by: Donkeymad, Jun 12, 2013 in forum: Food, Nutrition and Recipes
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The new Mendor Discreet Meter

Not sure I have seen this meter. how big - or small - is it? Looks neat and I need small meters. I must go and look it up and find out more about it.

Post by: Donkeymad, May 24, 2013 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Binge eating?

I binge eat - in a big way. I am recovering from anorexia with binge eating. I find the triggers are worse when my BM is low, as my body is...

Post by: Donkeymad, May 14, 2013 in forum: Diabetes Discussions
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"Old" meters

I seem to have accumulated four Blood Glucose meters. I like to have two so I can keep one in the car and one at home, and purchased them all....

Thread by: Donkeymad, Apr 30, 2013, 1 replies, in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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Best Blood Glucose Testing Meter?

I think the best Glucose Meter for anybody is the one that best suits the needs and desires. Do you want a small one? Do you want a computer link?...

Post by: Donkeymad, Apr 30, 2013 in forum: Blood Glucose Monitoring
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The Afterwards

Just over two years ago I started dieting. All went well for 18 months, a gradual weight loss and no special diet, just a reduction in portion...

Thread by: Donkeymad, Jan 15, 2013, 0 replies, in forum: Weight Loss and Dieting
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All I want...

...is either a new cap for my lancing device, or a new lancing device. Maybe I am just too stupid, but I have struggled to get either. Several...

Thread by: Donkeymad, Jan 15, 2013, 3 replies, in forum: Diabetes Soapbox - Have Your Say

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