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Do you clean the lancet between uses? I wondered about cleaning with surgical spirit but wasn't sure if it would change the readings. ( I plan to change the lancet maybe once every few days)

Thank you all, I think I will probably test more frequently in the beginning as it is all new to me and I want to know what food is best and what to avoid. I was concerned that if I had to change every time I used the meter it would get through a lot of lancets in a day so would have the cost of...

Many thanks I will have a read. I am not looking to use one blade long term, just maybe a day per each lancet, but I will have a browse through the suggested thread

Is is necessary to change the lance thingy on a meter after each use or can I use the same one several times and maybe change the lance daily instead of several times a day. Surely if I wash my hands before use each time there shouldn't be too many nasties on my finger? Advice very welcome

Many thanks It gives me a starting point that I can tweak as I go along, I just had no idea where to begin before. I was advised that I didn't need to test by my Dr. so I have been in the dark a little however I ordered a Code Free meter today so should be able to keep a better check in a few...

Thank you so much, I have ordered this one, the price was much lower than I expected and have ordered extra accessories while I was there. You help is much appreciated

Many thanks, I tried to get the free tester linked to my 'Welcome' email but it advised me that I was not a suitable candidate as I was a first time user and was not updating from an older version. I am willing to buy my own as long as it doesn't cost an arm and a leg ! but there are so may out...

I am a new Pre diabetic but my doctor told me I don't need to test. In your opinion is it an essential part of going forward because I am willing to buy my own if necessary. If this is the case is there any specific kit that is better to look out for or are they all much the same.

Many thanks for your advice. Are these levels for the LCHF diet? I read somewhere on this forum ( but can't find it again now) that carbs should be kept at 50g or less. I am using the 900 to 1200 cal as a guidance but am not really counting cals, just watching the carbs, fat and protein...

I have a Garmin step counting thingy that connects to a My Fitness app. In this app it asks me to enter the % of carb to fat to protein, the total should add up to 100. What is the rough % of each that I should enter ( I am on the low carb/ sugar diet, very overweight 106kg and pre diabetic with...

At the end of the summer I began to experience a tingling and numbness in my toes and balls of my feet. I blamed the crocs that I wore daily, but the numbness has gradually become worse to the point of also feeling very hot and painful which also kept me awake at night. Common sense kicked in...

Many thanks Daisy1, much appreciated and very helpful

Thank you all so much for the kind answers, I will read around the Forum to get as much info as I can. I have also downloaded the 30 day diet from this website and must say that the recipes that I have glanced at all seem to be something I would enjoy eating and also have food that is easy to...

Hi, I was diagnosed with pre diabetes 3 weeks ago and at the moment I am waiting to begin a 9 month NHS course to help me avoid getting any worse. I was told that my blood test showed that I was 45 ( not sure what the numbers mean) so my Dr suggested I follow a diet similar to the one shown in...