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Got my blood glucose meter up and running. Got the actual machine set up, managed the lancing unit OK. Had a bit of a problem putting blood onto the test strip. I wasted one but mastered it with the second one. The reading was 4.9mmol/L This was just after a meal. All I have to do now is learn...

3rd full day on the medication. Don`t really notice any side effects or any other kind of effect, but it is early doors. I don`t really suffer from disturbed sleep, I tend to put my bedroom TV on and go to sleep whenever. Still trying to learn about using the blood glucose meter. Using the...

Looked at all the kit.Downloaded the software and will be getting a USB/micro cable. It looks straightforward; though learning how to use the strips and lancing device looks a bit tricky but I will just have to learn:-) Kenny

My blood pressure meter came today. Everything that should be in the package is in it. It was delivered to my workplace, so I will wait till I get home before setting up and testing it. I have a Doctor`s appointment on Friday so I will see what happens then. Having bought my own pressure and...

This morning I started taking the medication for the first time after getting the tablet dispenser sorted out. It was a metaformin tablet and I have to take a simvastatin with my evening meal. At the moment, I don`t feel much different. I will see how I get on over the next few days. Kenny

I ordered my Blood pressure machine on Thursday and gave my works address as the delivery target. The terms of delivery were 3 working days. I was worried that they would try and deliver it tomorrow but my work is closed. After a bit of detective work, I managed to get a phone number for them...

not yet on medication for blood pressure but surgery wants me to start. Have an appointment for Friday 16th December.I have

I finally made a decision about the Blood Glucose meter, I have opted for the GlucoRx Nexus and will get it hopefully by the weekend. Time will prove if made the right choice. There are so many different models to choose from. Kenny

Hi, I now have 3 of the 4 component parts that every Diabetic needs. I have the blood pressure meter. I have the tablets, and have ordered a tablet dispenser from Amazon. The only thing I require is the blood glucose meter. Does anybody have any recommendations as to which is the best one. There...

I only handed in the BP results on Friday so it will be a few days before I hear anything. In the meantime I will take the view that no news is good news

Hi, on paper it does look high but the portions are very small. I am combining it with fasting and exercise. Mainly walking. When I first got diagnosed I was 14.8 stones and am now down to 13.9. so I am reasonably happy with this

Thanks for your reply. I always make sure the cuff is on bare skin. I think putting it over clothing could maybe give a false reading. you mentioned the 25th/26th December. On the 23rd December I will be going up to Oban till the 27th December. I will be taking no measurements or medication...

I do not yet have a blood glucose meter so I can only record my blood pressure at the moment. Getting a blood glucose meter quite soon though. Foods I eat are potatoes, eggs, porridge, brown bread, cream crackers, Ritz crackers, fish (not shallow or deep fried) tinned pears/peaches, vegetable...

Took my "old" blood pressure meter back to the Medical Centre this morning and have tested the new one. I also have my tablets which I got a few days ago from the chemist Simvastatin and Metaformin. I am going to start taking the tablets on Monday. The only other thing I am taking is a self...

Old Omron M2 going back to medical centre tomorrow. Got new one today and took my first reading with it five minutes ago. It was 134 ----- 62 there was a slight difference from the one I have been using. The new one has only one button start/stop , whereas...

Has anybody had this experience? Last Sunday I went into town to a pub with my brothers the first time since I got the diagnosis. (apart from the odd single pint here and there. Anyway I had three pints of lager interspersed with 3 soda waters. When my brothers saw me ordering soda water their...

Tomorrow I my last day using the Omron M2 blood pressure meter. I have had it for a week now and have to give it back to the medical centre with a chart listing all my readings. 4 per day x 7= 28 readings. However, I have ordered (and am paying for) a new one for myself. I should have it...

I am 5 days into my weeks test with an Omcron M2 blood pressure meter and it is amazing what differences there are in the readings and I suppose it depends on what activity (if any) you have been engaged in before taking the readings and what you have eaten. I won`t bore you with all 18 readings...