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    Finger Prickers

    I like the Accu-Chek nano FastClix, it has a drum that only needs to be changed after six readings and a dial to choose the needle penetration. Sent from the Diabetes Forum App
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    Blood Monitors Compared

    Thank you Phoenix I must have misunderstood the instruction book, I am fairly new to being a diabetic so concerned to get accurate readings. However, after reading back along this thread it would appear that I was expecting an accuracy that doesn't exist in home meters.
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    Low Carb Recipes

    Glad you liked the courgettes and pine nuts Robbity, I am finding a replacement for puddings a problem too, especially as I like a little bulk at the end of a meal, I tried this tonight. A couple of tablespoons of milled flax seeds mixed with boiling water, amount of water depends on how thick...
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    Blood Monitors Compared

    I think I have discovered the reason that the CodeFree gives a different reading to the Arriva Nano, the CodeFree is a full blood meter and the Nano gives a plasma reading.
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    Blood Monitors Compared

    I have just bought an SD Codefree as the strips are so much cheaper than the Accu-Chek Nano I have been using. My GP does prescribe strips but I prefer to test more frequently. I have been testing with the Nano and then immediately afterwards with the Code Free, the Code Free readings have been...
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    Low Carb Recipes

    I am still trying to get my head around low carb eating and snacks are a problem. My grandson, who is a vegetarian, suggested this one. Thinly slice a couple of courgettes and lightly fry, toast some pine nuts and add to the courgettes, top with grated Parmesan cheese. I think I added too many...
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    Loads of baking to do........

    I am new to low carb diets, trying to be good but do occasionally long for something sweet after a meal. I have been reading about low carb icecream but don't have an icecream maker at the moment, I am wondering if I could make a dessert from silken tofu and top with no calorie syrup. I looked...