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I have been using a new lancet for every test. Then I read a reply in one of the topics that some folks re-use theirs. Is this right? Do others do this?

I'm not fussed for breakfast so I have been skipping it. My blood sugar levels are in the normal range, but I am sure if I went back to my old eating habits before diagnosis with or without breakfast my levels would raise.

Thanks :)

Will be worth fiddling with the metal contacts to see if that helps till my new batteries arrive. Thanks.

I will check out if it is a battery problem. I had best order a new battery now. Cheers.

Hi, I have been using the SD since mid October. Over the past couple of weeks each time I put in a testing strip the screen flashes up every led available, so the screen is a black and grey scramble, then it goes back to normal. I do my test then notice it has reverted to the previous days date...

Well, I am not sure I have met anyone else that would say they like injections, but from your sig it looks like you have had quite a lot of them. Good that you are on good terms I would say :)

Hi, The code free arrived today. I put it on the table and ignored it for about 3 hours. I then got it out of the packaging and sat giving it dirty looks for about 20 mins, then read the book. I have to say I was a bit scared of doing the first test, not only because I was worried about the...

Thanks again for a warm welcome. My codefree meter hasn't arrived yet. I am dreading it really as I am not a fan of needles in any way. I am pleased to report that I am no longer sweating crazily, that on its own is such a relief. But also am back to normal peeing:) sorry for tmi but I reckon...

I want to buy a tester as I was not offered a tester from my gp. I saw that there are two types sold from this website but didn't know which to get. I will take a look at the one suggested in the post above. Great tip about using the Tesco website, thanks :) I have cut out all bread, pasta...

Thank you so much for the welcome and tips. I have been learning a lot by lurking here already.

Hi, I have plucked up the courage to join and introduce myself. I have recently (2 weeks) been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I wasn't surprised as I went to the dr and asked to be tested. I had been having symptoms that I googled. My blood result was 18.8. I have been for another blood test...

Hi, I have plucked up the courage to join and introduce myself. I have recently (2 weeks) been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I wasn't surprised as I went to the dr and asked to be tested. I had been having symptoms that I googled. My blood result was 18.8. I have been for another blood test...