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I have read it. Thanks ever so much :D

Well, it's official, Meganne has Type 2 Diabetes. I am getting my new meter from my surgery in the next few days, and am seeing the Diabetes Specialist when she returns to work after getting whooping cough. So, things are moving. I will be visiting this forum regularly methinks :)

My doctor has at last diagnosed me as having Type 2 Diabetes. I am due to be given my new meter shortly and am due to see the diabetes specialist when she returns to work after getting whooping cough! I will be visiting this forum often methinks. :)

Thanks for all your input folks! I have found that my main problem was that my hands were too cold! I have bought some hand warmers, and the blood flows even on the lowest setting of the lancet. I am delighted, I no longer have to look away as I stab myself! :lol:

Thanks paul. I continue to test on all parts of my fingers! I think my main problem is that my hands are so flipping cold all the time! I have invested in some hand warmers. Can't wait for them to arrive now :)

You are very brave sunlover! I must say I am getting used to this finger pricking stuff now, I might give it a go myself! :lol:

Thanks for that gaz. I will try the inside of my little finger. I have tried my palms and that hurt a lot. I must say though that I am getting used to it now. I still look away sometimes as I press the dreaded button! :lol:

I am new to this and I bought the SD Codefree meter aswell. I have the opposite problem from you, I can't get blood easily the lancet is set at 5 and I feel the sting but no blood! I have even bruised my skin. I have had to resort to using the clear top intended for other areas, and pushing...

Hi, Thanks for your comments. I am using the tips as that is the easiest part of the finger to push into the hole on the lancet, should I try the sides, I guess they are less fleshy? I do wash my hands or use babywipes prior to testing, but the water isn't always warm. I think I will rub the...

Hi, I am new to testing. I bought a SD Codefree meter, and I have had so much trouble using the lancet. I set the finger pricker to 3 and I felt the needle but no blood. I set it to the highest setting and felt the pain, but still no blood! The only way I can get a drop of blood is if I put...

Hi, I'm Meganne. I joined this forum yesterday, as I believe I may have prediabetes. I have had thrush on and off for years, and also my blood pressure was higher than normal, and I was gradually putting on weight. About two months ago I decided enough was enough. I have tried various diets...