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    bg monitoring accu check v true result

    Unfortunately that's right. In the instruction manual it should tell you what percentage it could vary! I use Accu Chek Mobile which is great, as it is a cassette opposed to strips. It means I can do 50 tests before changing the cassette. When you bought your Accu Chek machine it should have...
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    HBA1c how should it be done?

    To be fair to the GP, there is very little point in doing HbA1c test's more frequently than 3 months. After all the whole point is to get an overall look at the previous 2-3 months blood sugar control. Having the HbA1c test done by finger prick test is just as accurate as a venous blood test...
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    Squeezing blood out and BG readings

    When I was in Turkey I had to have my appendix removed, being Type 1 Diabetic they had to do blood sugar tests. What they do is prick the finger, squeeze the blood out, wipe the first bit of blood away & use the blood that's come out after that to test! When you have to squeeze the finger the...
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    Must I take insulin with every meal?

    That is quite shocking. You ALWAYS need insulin, if you have a substantial amount of carbohydrate. I've done the DAFNE course so need 2 units of insulin per carbohydrate portion (10g) However for example if I have 2 sugars in a cup of tea, I don't need extra insulin. If your having a...
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    More Insulin or not!!!

    Hi David, Sorry to hear you've recently been diagnosed as a Type 1 Diabetic, but remember there is so much support out there. I remember being diagnosed & so scared, but I found the best support from apps like these & talking to other Diabetics. Remember it's rare for anyone to have perfect...