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I went to the chemist to price the testers and they gave me one free, the glucomen LX, I just found out the strips are £25 ish for them, I will try to get them on prescription but I don't hold out much hope because doctor told me type 2 diabetics didn't need to test. :roll: I was looking at...

Hi Sara, good to find another newbie, we can muddle through together :D You are doing well, losing a stone, thats great. Dragongirl, thats great, thank you. I will do that. I have been testing about two hours after lunch and tea to see how I am doing dietwise, I don't have breakfast, have...

Sorry Synonym, I missed your post - yes, it is helpful. I just need to understand when best to use it.

Thank you John, I will do. :D

Hi Dragongirl, Yes, I wasn't given any information when I was diagnosed and told I had to wait until I had a glucose tolerance test until I could have tablets as the results would tell the dosage, I then found out I had to wait 3 weeks for the test and a further 2 weeks to see the nurse for...

I'm Karen, I'm 30-something-ish, mum of 3 girls. Loads of hobbies, work from home, not sure what else to tell you. I was diagnosed 6 days ago with diabetes type 2 and am hoping that with the experience of others I can manage to work my way through the minefield that is supposed to be my new...