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Thank you for all of the replies. I thought that alcohol wipes could affect BS hence I also wondered whether you can purchase small individual water wipes.

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There are times when I do not have access to wash my hands prior to BG testing. Can anyone recommend a wipe that can be purchased instead please? Thank you

Thank you for your response. I do have an Accu Chek but wanted to update to record on line as I am type 2 on insulin and having to do a lot of monitoring and recording. Currently got a spreadsheet going that Ive printed off and walking round with it in my bag!

Hi I am thinking of purchasing an Accu Chek instant meter but wondered whether the NHS will provide the test strips for this, does anyone have experience of this please? Currently using a very old Accu Chek meter and would like to upgrade. Many thanks Gill

Hi I have just been prescribed Indapamide as part of medication for my blood pressure but am concerned that my BS readings are higher every day. I have mentioned this to my GP but he did not appear bothered. I would be interested of anyone else having similar effects. Thank yiu

@hboyt hi thanks for your comment. I shall re read the metfoemin leaflet ; it's sometime since I did!

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Hi. I have to,say I do only have a drink on rare occasions but would like to understand the cause. Thank you

Im type 2 on insulin and take 200mg metformin per day. I find that if I have a glass of wine or gin and tonic that I end up with griping stomac pains. This happens both on an empty stomach and also when drinking with food. Does anyone have any suggestions as to why this should be and how I...