blood glucose devices

Hi, I’m a newly diagnosed T2D and wondered how you all measure your blood glucose level (and whatever else needs measuring), can you get hardware and app for your smartphone? Thanks

Hi guys I am just wondering what sensors you use? I wanted the freestyle libre but it is quite expensive for the sensors each month at £100 ( haven’t asked my nurse yet but doubt I’d be eligible via nhs) does anyone use any others that are abit cheaper? I know some might say you can’t put a...

I am interested to hear if anyone has used the Abbott Freestyle libre continuous monitoring system to monitor their glucose levels if they have type 2 diabetes. I'm regularly monitoring (4 times a day) with lancets and finger pricking but not much fun. I know the Libre system is aimed at type...

Hi everyone :) I'm a final year Product Design Engineering student at Edinburgh Napier University. I am designing a blood glucose meter for my honours project and I need your help! I'm passionate about inclusive design and I want to design a blood glucose meter that is easier to use for...

Hi, I’m looking at the Accu Chek Aviva Expert blood glucose meter, just wondering if any fellow posters can help.... 1) how did you get yours? They seem hard to get, and expensive. 2) do you rate them over and above a meter without bolus advisor? 3) any issues getting your GP to prescribe the...

I've lost the Libre Sensor stuck to my arm by scraping through a door, diving in water and getting it knocked off. My doctor lets me have transparent plasters to keep the Libre Sensor on. But I've got a better idea...! Buy a pair of sports socks and cut off the ankle. My one with a Nike symbol...

As forum members now have a few articles under our belts we thought it might be a good idea for them to be linked to a specific thread on the forum for all to see, and also share where possible. I'm going to kick this thread off. I'm so very happy to do so. Many from this forum want to help...

Hi Im a newbie to all of this,I was diagnosed with PreDiabetes about 3 weeks ago. I've taken it upon myself to change my lifestyle by eating healthier, cook more healthier things and take up exercise. I've seen lots of people mention Blood Glucose Test Kits/Machines?? Is this something I...

he everyone Iv have been diagnosed for 2 month and managed to loose 1 1/2 stone my diabetic nurse is re testing my hba1c again already as she thinks my blood sugars are really well controlled and wants me off metformin (100mg a day ) asap. She recommended a low carb 1200 cal a day diet and I...

Hi everybody! I am fairly new to the forum and getting my head around how to navigate it (kind of). I'm sure this question is addressed in here somewhere but I can't find it! :( I am about to start Michael Mosely's 8 Week Blood Sugar Diet as my hb1ac numbers are still not great. I'm taking...

I've recently had my BG monitor changed from a Freestyle Lite to a Accu-check Performa Nano as my old monitor is apparently being phased out. However the Accucheck one needs a big drop of blood compared to my old one and needs it all in one go whereas my old machine gave me 30 seconds to get...

Hi I'm currently using the GlucoRx Nexus BG monitor. I'm T2 and therefore unable to get anything for testing on prescription, however, I signed up to the type2testing scheme and what a difference! Monitoring is making great choices easier to make, particularly when I'm finding odd things affect...

Hi! I was diagnosed with Type 1 back in January, and I still have this fear of testing my Blood Glucose in public (injecting I feel fine with - weirdly). I've seen a lot of people on instagram who use either Dexcom sensors or Freestyle Libre, which allow you to monitor and track your blood...

Just felt compelled to share... Been using the Freestyle libre now for about 3 months and find it a great piece of kit especially been able to scan the sensor to see trends and impending Hypos etc. My only issue is that the readings can differ from the actual BS readings between .5 and 2 mmols...

Hello, To all those who aren't aware, there is a new blood glucose monitor called Freestyle Libre that does not require your blood to read your blood glucose levels!! Although this not currently available on the NHS, they are running a large number of free trials. Having used it over the...

Hi guys - was wondering if any Freestyle Libre users experienced the following??..... Was given a freestyle libre yesterday and basically rushed home to set it up and start using so as to save my finger tips dying a slow and painful death!! After following the instructions to the letter and...

Hello everyone! So, I was diagnosed with Type 2 about 5 weeks ago with a reading of 91 at 31 years old. I weighed 31 stones at the time. I went straight on an LCHF diet, started exercising. I'm now 28.8, go walking, exercise most days, drink only water, not deviated from diet. Yes, I miss my old...

Hello everyone! My name's Rimma, and I would be happy to share and discuss related issues with you all!