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Just that really, blood sugar has gone from 30-40 in a year so I’m wanting an accurate monitor so that I can see what is happening, thanks.

Hi all, I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes in a regular blood test as the value was between 42-47 (43). I knew I had to loss weight but this was definitely the trigger. I enrolled in a prediabetes plan with the NHS and started to do more exercise and be very strict with the diet. The result is...

Can someone please to know which products can ensure constant blood glucose monitoring? I know Libre Style. Anything else, please?

Hi everyone, I had recently got freestyle libre monitor for my dad (Type 2 diabetic). He is on insulin injections once a day. As soon as he applied the sensor, his finger prick blood glucose level rose and remained high for a the full week he had the sensor attached to his arm. Even his...

Hello, I am new to this (not diabetic) but my dad has T2DM (and his dad had it too), so I think there is a hereditary link. For the last 6 months or so, I have been having episodes very similar to the symptoms of a mild hypo. Is there a reliable home monitor kit I can use to monitor my blood...

I have Diabetes because my Pancreas (liver etc.) is damaged. I am on insulin and Metformin. My consultant says I have secondary Diabetes but there is no tick box on forms or advice regarding Covid-19. I take Creon and have difficulty gaining weight. I have multiple health problems. My nurse has...

Bit of a long shot but does anyone know how I might be able to get hold of a new BG monitor before monday? Mines just completely given up, won't even turn on. I've only just replaced the batteries so not that either. My GP is closed, local diabetes centre is closed, and my local pharmacy don't...

I’ve noticed a couple times that my monitor sometimes just reads HI when I test my blood sugars (not very often but it’s happened a couple times) and I was wondering if it’s just a glitch or something?? Does it actually mean anything??

I have a new addition to my body. A libre sensor. And I'm loving it. I absolutely love the fact I can scan whenever I like. I'm currently scanning every 15 mins following my cabbage Bolognese, glass of red and a few mixed nuts, just to see how my body deals. Back to 5.3 without much of a rise...

What is the best monitor to use.

I thought I would ask here as the pharmacy is shut today. Yesterday morning was my first test. Worked perfectly. Last night I tried before bed time and it didn't work. Tried again this morning and still nothing. The monitor is an Accu Check performa. It switches on and accepts the strip. Once...

In order to preface this post to some extent, I would first like to introduce myself. I am currently a sophomore in college and I actually do not have diabetes, which may offer you a hint as to why I am posting on this board based on the title. Recently, one of my business courses granted our...

Hello all I'm newly diagnosed type 2 I was hoping I could get some advice on a good BG meter. I've had a look through some other posts and a popular meter seems to be the SD code free, however some seem to question its accuracy. I would be really helpful to me if anyone could let me know what...

Hi all, This is my very first post here. I need some help please! I am T1 and I am struggling with hypos. Very minor exercising, like riding my bicycle to work etc, would rapidly give me a hypo both at that time and also half way through the night while I am a sleep! I also inject myself at...

Hiya, I was diagnosed as Type 2 approx 3 weeks ago. My nurse and doctor claim that because I am taking Metformin, I don't require a monitor and the NHS won't fund them or the strips & lancets. Surely, in order for me to identify my patterns etc I would need one?! A friend tested my blood as I...

Anyone know why the blood sugar readings fluctuate so much.. i went from 6.4 to 9.3 to 6.9 in a matter of 30 mins all in a fasted state from just waking up. Yeah i did 3 tests and my fingers are sore from poking holes in them, but makes me question the accuracy of these monitors

Hi everyone. I just want to get an indication of frequency of monitoring - I know that the first test should be in the morning after getting up but before breakfast, But do you test before and after meals - or is it before a meal then 1 hour after and then 2 hours after ??? Also, I was looking...